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home inspection contingency

Your Guide to the Home Inspection Contingency Clause

Nicki & Karen » January 16, 2023

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There are many stages in the home-buying process that must be handled correctly if you want everything to go smoothly. O ...

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preliminary report signing

A Guide to Preliminary Reports for Homeowners

Nicki & Karen » January 9, 2023

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The process of searching for a new home is oftentimes bumpy and filled with intriguing possibilities that don’t pa ...

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earnest money

Earnest Money vs. Down Payment: What’s the Difference?

Nicki & Karen » January 3, 2023

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Buying a home requires you to understand many different real estate terms, two of which are earnest money and down payme ...

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selling your trust property

Selling Your Trust Property in LA

Nicki & Karen » December 26, 2022

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If you have access to a property that’s been held in a trust for a lengthy period of time but want to sell this pr ...

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tenancy in common

Tenancy In Common vs Joint Tenancy Explained

Nicki & Karen » December 19, 2022

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There are many methods you can use to become a homeowner, which include tenancy in common and joint tenancy. While both ...

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loan contingency

How Does a Loan Contingency Work?

Nicki & Karen » December 12, 2022

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When a home is being sold, there are many aspects of the transaction that need to be tended to if you want to be certain ...

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split level home front view

The Pros and Cons of Split-level Homes

Nicki & Karen » December 5, 2022

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When you’re searching for a new home to buy, there are many different styles you can select from. Among the most c ...

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chain of title

What Is Chain of Title And Why is it Important?

Nicki & Karen » November 27, 2022

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When you purchase any type of home, you must be able to prove that you own the home, which is why the title document is ...

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preapproval for home sale

A Guide on Preapprovals: Do They Expire?

Nicki & Karen » November 21, 2022

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Before you start searching for a new home, you’ll need to have a mortgage preapproval. After finding a lender that ...

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cash out refinance

The Tax Implications of a Cash-out Refinance

Nicki & Karen » November 14, 2022

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If want to increase your retirement savings or gain access to capital that will help you make sizable renovations to you ...

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