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Five Contract Contingencies Home Buyers Should Consider

Will Springer Realtor

They have safeguards built in to written agreements such as a purchase contract on a home. Assuming the buyer followed the rules of the contract contingency, he/she would get the earnest money back and the deal is off the table – all thanks to this important condition. More on HOA documents.) Home buyers are consumers.

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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

In fact, if you were to describe the home-buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the home-buying process would end with the sales contract, and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. Dealing with the HOA—a nightmare for all parties involved.

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

In fact, if you were to describe the home buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the process would end with the sales contract and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. There’s no easy-to-access resource advising how to communicate with every HOA or property management firm.

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From Tenant to Owner: The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Rent to Own Condo Programs

Movoto

Most areas with condo developments are usually subjected to homeowner association (HOA) management or something similar. The nice part is that these organizations often help keep the area in good repair and maintain a consistent look throughout the development. What Are The Cons Of Renting A Condo? Lease Option Agreement.

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What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract?

Appraisal Today

What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract? Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them.

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Porch Group’s insurance carrier Homeowners of America placed under regulatory supervision

Housing Wire

Porch Group announced that its insurance subsidiary Homeowners of America (HOA) has been placed under temporary supervision by Texas regulators. Porch said since terminating a reinsurance agreement connected with Vesttoo on August 4, HOA replaced 84% of the roughly $175 million in reinsurance coverage provided under that contract.

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Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities?

Empire Appraisal Group

Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities? Source: Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities? The post Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities? Florida Realtors. By Rob Samouce. NAPLES, Fla. – © 2021 Journal Media Group. appeared first on Empire Appraisal Group.

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