Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 27, 2021

It lets sellers know that you are serious about purchasing their home and that you have done the work to be in good financial standing. Sellers want to know that you will be able to follow-through with the purchase of their home. Loans such as these often will require you to purchase mortgage insurance, which is an added monthly fee.

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Real Estate Agent HOA Real Estate Agents 78

Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

Cash-value policy : A homeowners insurance policy that pays the replacement cost of a home, minus depreciation, should damage occur. Closing : A one- to two-hour meeting during which ownership of a home is transferred from seller to buyer. A closing is usually attended by the buyer, the seller, both real estate agents and the lender.

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Real Estate Agent Insurance Inspection Buyers 56

PennyMac

JUNE 28, 2022

Throughout the process of buying a home, many professionals have contributed important services, and both buyers and sellers will need to pay fees for that before the property can be officially sold. Closing costs can apply to both the buyer and seller. Down payments of 10–24.99%—sellers can contribute 6% of closing costs.

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Insurance Property Taxes Sellers Inspection 36

Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

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. Getting pre-approved tells the seller that you're serious. Due diligence stretches from the time you sign a contract to closing.

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Government Real Estate Agent Insurance Property Taxes 148

Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 26, 2024

Condo sales in particular have experienced a significant decline in recent weeks which can be attributed to the ongoing insurance crisis in the state and to the increased association fees and/or added special assessments for condos due to the more stringent regulations resulting from the tragic Champlain Tower Collapse in Surfside, Florida.

Bracketing 60

Bracketing HOA Sellers Buyers 60

Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 20, 2022

Hidden Costs when Purchasing a Home There are hidden costs when buying a home, including closing costs, insurance, or utility costs. The seller pays the listing firm. Earnest Money When you find the home you wish to buy, you must submit an earnest money deposit to the seller. This is one thing many buyers don't realize.

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Property Taxes Real Estate Agent Insurance Real Estate 78

Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

You are technically a For Sale By Owner seller (FSBO). There are some sites, like the FSBO section of Zillow, geared to FSBO sellers that you can use to market your home. The most successful FSBO sellers will pivot away from FSBO sites (where the majority of potential buyers are not searching). Down payment amount.

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Realtors Contracts HOA Sellers 36

Raleigh Realty

MAY 3, 2021

Conventional loans are insured by private lenders. The catch is that you will need to pay private mortgage insurance if you put down less than 20. Unconventional loans are insured by the federal government. Check Out FHA Loans The Federal Housing Administration insures FHA loans. Spouses may qualify, as well.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Insurance Inspection 78

Listing Spark

JULY 5, 2023

The closing costs you pay on a property, especially as a seller, can easily come out to a hefty 8-10% of the selling price , so doing what you can to understand each line item and reduce the total cost is well worth your efforts. Presenting a clean and simple contract and taking on some of the fees may make your offer more appealing.

Investing 36

Investing Real Estate HOA Sellers 36

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%

HOA 49

HOA Inventory Buyers Contracts 49

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.

HOA 36

HOA Mortgage Buyers Insurance 36

PennyMac

JANUARY 3, 2024

With a VA loan, there are: No down payment on home purchase loans* Lower closing cost limits Lower interest rates Relaxed credit requirements No monthly mortgage insurance premiums Already have a VA loan for your first home? This is great for you as a buyer but not as a seller. Coordinating this can be tricky, however.

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Real Estate Agent Buyers Real Estate Mortgage 36

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. Sellers, the sooner you put your home on the market, the more it will sell for !

New Listings 55

New Listings Sellers HOA Buyers 55

Will Springer Realtor

MAY 12, 2021

An insurance company offered a good example of just how bad it has gotten. 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. Sellers typically ask for back-up buyers.

Real Estate 36

Real Estate Inventory Buyers Construction 36