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Homeowners vs. Condo Associations: The Similarities

Empire Appraisal Group

million homes in homeowners’ associations (HOAs), most of our members have helped prepare contracts that address issues associated with association rules. The condo disclosure comes from Section 718.503, Florida Statutes, and the HOA disclosure comes from Section 720.401, Florida Statutes. . – With over 1.5

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

Realtor

I would never allow my sellers to agree to it,” says Katie Wethman , a Realtor® with The Wethman Group at Keller Williams Realty in McLean, VA. 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.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

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

Realtor

I would never allow my sellers to agree to it,” says Katie Wethman , a Realtor® with The Wethman Group at Keller Williams Realty in McLean, VA. 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.

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