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Incorporating Contingencies in Your Real Estate Offer: A Guide to Protecting Your Investment

Buying

It's crucial to consider the dangers and take precautions when making an offer on a property. Contingencies are one approach to accomplish this in your offer. Contingencies are prerequisites that must be satisfied for sale to move forward. You can...

Closing on a House: What to Expect and Closing Day Tips

Closing

Your train has finally arrived at the station. Congratulations you have made it to the closing table after months of house hunting, jumping through the hoops for a successful loan process and mountains of paperwork. Typically, this paperwork...

Understanding Your Real Estate Contract

Offer

Real estate contract, purchase agreement, sale agreement, purchase contract - what do they all mean? These terms are actually referring to the same thing - a legally binding contract between a buyer and seller that outlines the specifics of the...

How To Win a Bidding War on a House

Offer

When supply is low and demand is high, it’s important to arm yourself with an awareness and expectation that the house of your dreams may enter into a bidding war. Competing for a house, with multiple offers pushing the price higher, may seem like...

Tips for Negotiating the Price and Responding To a Counteroffer

Offer

The path to homeownership involves a deep look into your financials, extensive market research, a homebuying dream team, negotiations with sellers, and so much more. This may all seem overwhelming and intimidating, but it’s the only way to...

What Does a Home Inspector Do?

Inspection

A home inspection report is very different from a home appraisal inspection. Inexperienced real estate salespeople sometimes do not understand the difference. Although real estate professionals that have worked in the mortgage industry and decide...

Your Guide to Real Estate Offers

Strategies

When you’re ready to officially make an offer and start negotiations, both stress and paperwork may begin to build. However, each can be significantly alleviated with the proper preparation, research, and responsiveness. Buying a home is a pretty...