Raleigh Realty

JULY 12, 2022

Might have homeowner’s association (HOA) fees. Once you pay off your mortgage, a condo owner only needs to worry about paying utilities and possible HOA fees. Sometimes, you can negotiate for previous owners to cover repairs through contingencies in your offer contract. In many cases, a condo will have an HOA.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 17, 2021

Understanding Due Diligence and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate When you go under contract on a home in North Carolina you are going to encounter terms like Due Diligence and Earnest Money. It's important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on what state you are in. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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Listing Spark

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Aside from the fees charged by the title company which may not be specifically outlined in the contract, there are fees in the TREC 1-4 residential contract and related addenda that clearly states who pays different fees. Survey Deletion Endorsement : This is section 6A(8)(i or ii) of the contract. Homeowner Association Fees.

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Listing Spark

APRIL 2, 2021

When reviewing the standard residential contract (called a 1-4 residential contract) plus numerous addendums, it can be difficult to unpack who pays for closing costs in Texas. In the event there is not an existing survey, the contract can be negotiated to dictate who pays for that. Closing Costs for Sellers in Texas.

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Listing Spark

APRIL 2, 2021

When reviewing the standard residential contract (called a 1-4 residential contract) plus numerous addendums, it can be difficult to unpack who pays for closing costs in Texas. Appraisal Fee: The lender will want an unbiased third party to provide an appraisal to verify the value of the property lines up with the contract price.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 2, 2023

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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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 27, 2021

Once you have found your perfect real estate agent, then comes signing an agency contract This is a necessary step to take so that you can ensure your agent is dedicated to you and will do everything in their power to find your perfect home. The price for HOA fees will vary from location to location. What Are My Total Costs?

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

HOA documents – if you live in an HOA neighbourhood, the appraiser will need to see the costs, regular maintenance schedule, history of fee increases, etc. It’s important to note that any undisclosed additions can cause a breach of conditions in your sale contract.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Let us be clear: We do not recommend getting to this point on your path to homeownership without asking about the basics of the home you’re trying to buy—including HOA rules. Bottom line: Since we think you should do your homework, waiving the HOA contingency seems pretty low-risk. ———. Contingency: Financing. Fear factor: 4.

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Empire Appraisal Group

MAY 20, 2021

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. © 2021 Journal Media Group.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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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Realtor

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Let us be clear: We do not recommend getting to this point on your path to homeownership without asking about the basics of the home you’re trying to buy—including HOA rules. Bottom line: Since we think you should do your homework, waiving the HOA contingency seems pretty low-risk. ———. Contingency: Financing. Fear factor: 4.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Investigate by asking specific questions pertaining to the property such as improvements, what and how long ago, permitted work, HOA, municipalities, etc. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($647,200 or less) decreased to 6.49 To read more, click here. percent from 0.6

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

Contingencies : Conditions written into a home purchase contract that protect the buyer should issues arise with financing, the home inspection, etc. Inspection occurs when the home is under contract or in escrow. Special assessment : A fee charged by a condo complex HOA when cash on reserve is not enough to cover unexpected expenses.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 26, 2024

The chart below shows the median time to contract, which is the number of days it takes for the property to be considered off the market. Speed of Sale: Adjusting the price to account for higher insurance premiums and HOA fees can lead to a quicker sale. Source Inventory rises when more sellers are listing than buyers are buying.

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PennyMac

JUNE 28, 2022

This fee will cover the attorney preparing and reviewing agreements and contracts. If you’re buying a condominium or a property in a planned development, you will be required to join the homeowner association (HOA). In some states, you need an attorney to close on your home. Closing Fee. Homeowners Insurance.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Here is the information you will need to get from unrepresented buyers in order to complete the contracts: Sales price. There is more information needed once you have the contracts themselves. This should allow you to move on to the next phase of preparing a written contract. 1-4 Residential Resale Contract.

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Realvals

JULY 29, 2022

Page one contains the subject, contract, neighborhood, site, and improvement sections. This is followed by neighborhood name, occupant type, PUD/HOA info, property rights appraised, and assignment type. Page One – Contract. The contract section is only used when the purpose of the appraisal is for a purchase.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

Your neighborhood may require homeowner's association (HOA) fees, too. Due diligence stretches from the time you sign a contract to closing. Consider Property Taxes When you pay for your home, you'll need to pay other fees like property taxes and insurance. These fees can add a few hundred dollars to your monthly payments.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 30, 2024

The 2023 South Florida real estate market, like national trends, saw a decrease in sales, an increase in prices, and a decrease in the number of homes listed and placed under contract. The number of homes listed decreased by 10% The number of homes placed under contract decreased by 14.1%

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 6, 2021

As for a project where the developer is selling new-construction units, Fannie will only back mortgages if at least 50% of the homes have been conveyed (under contract) to principal residences or a limited number of second-home purchasers. Buyers typically pay for the HOA-completed questionnaire – around $200 – at closing.

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Listing Spark

JULY 5, 2023

Presenting a clean and simple contract and taking on some of the fees may make your offer more appealing. You will also want to make sure you get the HOA documents as early as possible to ensure there’s not a cap or a full restriction against short-term rentals (ex., Airbnb) or long-term rentals.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

2024: 12,307 2023: 9,929 2022: 10,583 Pending Home Sales: The number of homes placed under contract is down by 9.1% For current condo owners, this means increased expenses such as higher monthly HOA fees, special assessments, etc. when compared to January 2023. What’s happening in the market?

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Raleigh Realty

MAY 3, 2021

Hiring a real estate agent gives you a knowledgeable professional who knows how to read contracts. Best of all, your real estate agent can draft a contract that protects your interests. Due diligence is a time frame that stretches from when you enter into a contract to when you close on the house. What is Due Diligence?

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

There is no formal HOA either. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) remained unchanged at 6.78 The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with jumbo loan balances (greater than $726,200) remained unchanged at 6.94

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PennyMac

JANUARY 3, 2024

A contingency clause in the purchase contract allows you to back out of a contract if the sale of your current home doesn’t go through within a specified timeframe. Other home expenses, such as property taxes, utilities, homeowners insurance and often costly homeowners association (HOA) dues, will also continue until you sell.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 20, 2022

On the flip side, if you cannot obtain a mortgage or decide to walk away from the deal, you may lose that deposit, depending on how your contract is worded. Homeowner’s Association Fees Homeowner’s association fees (HOA) do not apply to all homeowners.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 28, 2023

New listings and pending sales are also down year over year as many sellers are hesitating to put their homes on the market, so less homes are being placed under contract and inevitably less homes are closing.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 8, 2022

The King County housing market has seen inventory increase by 55% in the past month, while the number of homes going under contract fell 22% from May to the lowest June level since 2011. Our shrinking wallets have people delaying bigger purchases or at least looking for bargains when possible – including homes. since May and down 22% YoY.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2022

The number of new and active listings (still on the market on May 1) is trending higher in King month-to-month, but since June 2021 Pending sales (homes going under contract) for all residential units in the county have declined compared to the same month the year before. UPDATE: This home is now under contract, pending inspection.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

That’s the fourth-highest number of residents of any state and it’s only expected to grow as HOAs become increasingly common. We can look back to post-World War II when HOAs helped to create the initial segregation of the suburbs with planned developments – such as Levittown in New York – and gated communities. Census data.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 11, 2022

Interior work continues on lower floors and the sales team expects to begin closing on contracts within the month. Update: As we prepared to publish this month’s newsletter, the union representing some 300 concrete workers in our area agreed to return to work without a new contract. Let’s call it what it is: farmhouse chic!

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 12, 2021

This caused a good deal of uncertainty for all of us, including those new condo owners, many of whom attempted to back out of their contracts, put just-purchased homes on the market or listed them for rent. Since then, the HOA reversed course, lifting the rental cap, and Nexus is at about 51% owner occupancy. There is so much to love.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Seattle experienced a 32% (1031) monthly increase in new listings but a 15% (558) decline in homes going under contract, as median prices fell 2.9% ($900,000) since August and remain 5.9% Plus, HOA dues will be waived for new buyers through 2023. higher compared with last year. from this time last year. Think of the savings.

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Will Springer Realtor

JUNE 9, 2021

More than 90% of builders in May reported shortages of appliances, framing lumber and other wood products: To address rising costs, some 47% of builders surveyed this spring say they are including price-escalation clauses in their sales contracts to avoid a deeper hit on their bottom lines. What do they have in store for June? LUXURY LIVING.

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