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Going to Extremes

Appraisal Buzz

Add to this rising replacement costs and legal fees, increased government regulation, inflation, and fraud, and companies are bleeding about a billion dollars every three weeks. I recently attended the Going to Extremes conference in DC on April 18-19, which focused on how climate change is affecting the US housing and finance industries.

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Understanding the Math of Profitable Investment Properties

Eppraisal

These may include property taxes, insurance, maintenance and repairs, property management fees, and any homeowner association (HOA) dues. Assessing Financing Options The way you finance an investment property can impact its profitability. Additionally, factor in a contingency for unforeseen expenses.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. A home appraisal is a legal document containing information that determines the current fair market value of a new or existing property. Mortgage financing and refinancing.

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

It should be noted that not every state uses due diligence fees in real estate transactions, so it is important to consult with your real estate agent so they may educate you on the legal implications of a housing contract. Inspections are an expense that is paid by the buyer. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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

Realtor

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. Bottom line: Since we think you should do your homework, waiving the HOA contingency seems pretty low-risk. ———. Contingency: Financing. Just say no.

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

Realtor

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. Bottom line: Since we think you should do your homework, waiving the HOA contingency seems pretty low-risk. ———. Contingency: Financing. Just say no.

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Tips for Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time

PennyMac

Cons: Potential for Dual Mortgages: If your current home doesn’t sell quickly, you might end up juggling two mortgages, along with other costs like utilities, taxes, homeowners association (HOA) fees and insurance. You’ll also need to factor in ongoing costs like property taxes, homeowners insurance, applicable HOA fees and maintenance.