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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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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

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.

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7 Questions You Should Be Asking When Buying A House

Raleigh Realty

How Do I Know If My Real Estate Agent Is The Right Fit For Me? Much like buying a home, choosing a real estate agent is not something that should be taken lightly. So what are some of the ways you can go about finding a real estate agent?

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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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Say What? Home-Buying Lingo You Should Know

Zillow

Cash-value policy : A homeowners insurance policy that pays the replacement cost of a home, minus depreciation, should damage occur. A closing is usually attended by the buyer, the seller, both real estate agents and the lender. Closing of escrow is the responsibility of the escrow agent.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Consider Property Taxes When you pay for your home, you'll need to pay other fees like property taxes and insurance. Your neighborhood may require homeowner's association (HOA) fees, too. You want to choose the best price available Find an Agent Yes, it does cost money to hire a real estate agent.

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What’s Included in Closing Costs?

PennyMac

This fee will cover the attorney preparing and reviewing agreements and contracts. An escrow account is a special account that holds money for property taxes, premiums, homeowners insurance and mortgage insurance. FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium. Homeowners Insurance. Closing Fee. Escrow Deposit.