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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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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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Find Out What Really Happens When You Waive Contingencies to Score a Home

Realtor

Monopoly: Hasbro Concept: Greg Chow In a white-hot market, you may feel pressure to make some concessions to win over a seller—and, no, we’re not talking about sending a basket of banana-nut muffins. You want the house, and the seller doesn’t want any hiccups. But it isn’t something sellers or seller’s agents love. “I

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Tempted To Waive Contingencies to Score a Home? Watch Out for These Dangerous Repercussions

Realtor

Monopoly: Hasbro Concept: Greg Chow In a white-hot market, you may feel pressure to make some concessions to win over a seller—and, no, we’re not talking about sending a basket of banana-nut muffins. You want the house, and the seller doesn’t want any hiccups. But it isn’t something sellers or seller’s agents love. “I

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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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Say What? Home-Buying Lingo You Should Know

Zillow

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. Closing escrow : The final and official transfer of property from seller to buyer and delivery of appropriate paperwork to each party.