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Can a Home Fail a Home Inspection?
Every homebuyer wants their home to pass a home inspection with flying colors. But is it possible for a home to really pass or fail an inspection? A home inspection is not intended to be a pass-or-fail kind of examination. Instead, it assesses what can be changed, updated, or improved upon by either the seller...
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Home Inspection Issues, Part 1: Most Common Problems
Whether you are purchasing a home for the first time or transitioning from one home to another, it’s crucial to perform a quality home inspection on the house you’re interested in. A home inspection can take place once the house is under contract and you are working with the seller toward a successful closing day. ...
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The Home Inspection Checklist: 6 Major Things the Inspector Examines
You found the home of your dreams, you submitted an offer, and your offer was accepted. That’s exciting news! You are moving forward toward new homeownership. Now is the time in the home buying process to undergo the home inspection. Because your house is a significant investment, it’s crucial to complete a comprehensive home inspection....
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What to Expect on Home Closing Day
If you’re curious about the home closing process and what to expect, check out the list of documents you can expect to sign on the day of your closing.
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Steps to Buying a Home, Part 4: The Under-Contract Phase, Continued
Last month, we discussed the due diligence phase of homebuying. This month, we’re examining the rest of the under-contract phase and discussing what to expect.
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Steps to Buying a Home, Part 3: What to Do Under Contract
When you make an offer on the house and the seller accepts it, you and the seller must sign a contract stating your intention to purchase should all contingencies be met. Contingencies are factors that can cause the temporary deal to fall through, releasing both the buyer and the seller from the contract without penalty....
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Steps to Buying a Home, Part 2: Three Offer Responses
Once you find a property worth pursuing, your next step is to submit a competitive, thought-out offer that satisfies both the seller and you.
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Steps to Buying a Home, Part 1: From Preapproval to Offers
To help explain the homebuying process, we’re providing a 5-part series about the steps to buying a home. Today we’re covering preapproval and making an offer.
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4 Common Questions about Conservatorship
What’s the difference between conservatorship and conservator? Are there different types of conservatorships? When is a conservatorship necessary?
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