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Unexpected HOA Rules New Homeowners Should Know

Eppraisal

Homeowners associations (HOAs) come with pros and cons. HOAs can retain the value of a home because the surrounding neighborhood must meet certain standards. HOAs can retain the value of a home because the surrounding neighborhood must meet certain standards. They even clarify the type of post, measurements and paint finish.

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3 Expert Tips for Selling a House Without a Realtor in Tennessee

Listing Spark

Selling a house without a realtor , known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO), can be a rewarding yet challenging venture. We want to make the process easier for homeowners, so we put together a shortlist of our top tips to selling your home without a realtor in Tennessee. This involves a lot of paperwork and legal steps.

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Title insurers reckon with attorney opinion letters

Housing Wire

When they talk about reducing closing costs for underserved communities, these people need title insurance more than anybody else because while $10,000 in legal fees may be doable for someone who owns a $4 million house, it is a struggle for someone who owns a $140,000 house.”.

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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

Yes, the complex legal and regulatory web that can vary from state to state and even city to city doesn’t invite a quick and smooth passage to the closing. And then, there’s the process of dealing with the property’s Home Owners Association (HOA) or even simply determining whether one is involved at all. There is growing hope, however.

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

And the complex legal and regulatory web that can vary from state to state and even city to city doesn’t invite a quick and smooth passage to the closing. And then, there’s the process of dealing with the property’s Homeowners Association (HOA) or even simply determining whether one is involved at all.

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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. Just say no.

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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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