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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: Will AI usher in real estate’s “Model T” moment?

Housing Wire

HOA requirements and documentation: a case in point. As a case in point, let’s look at the settlement requirement to navigate homeowners associations (HOA) and their vast and disparate array of documents and requirements. The result is thousands of HOAs with thousands of varying requirements and mounds of varying documentation.

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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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Renting? 5 zoning rules to know before you rent your home

Movoto

Clear your plans with your HOA (if you have one). If you live in a community that has a homeowners association (HOA), there may be provisions against renting out your house. If you are allowed to have renters, they will still have to follow HOA guidelines for maintenance, noise, and other rules.

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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. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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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. Rent to Own Condo Contracts Before you transition to purchasing the property, you’ll need to sign a contract for the duration of your lease or rental agreement, much like any other rent to own home.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

The benchmark for your home’s worth, an appraisal is a legal document that determines the fair market value of a property. 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.

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