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When Selling a House, Avoid Awkward Misunderstandings Over Fixtures and Furnishings

When Selling a House, Avoid Awkward Misunderstandings Over Fixtures and Furnishings

State-of-the-art appliances, sleek lighting fixtures and tasteful window treatments can all make a memorable impression on potential home…

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6 Tips to Ensure a Smooth House Closing

6 Tips to Ensure a Smooth House Closing

Real estate closings can be fraught with complications and setbacks, but they can go smoothly and quickly —…

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Use Contingencies To Protect Your Right To Cancel a Sale

Use Contingencies To Protect Your Right To Cancel a Sale

Kristen and Ben had been looking for the right property to buy for over six months. They finally…

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These Common Title Problems Can Snag Your Home Closing

These Common Title Problems Can Snag Your Home Closing

In almost all real estate transactions, there are title issues that must be cleared up in order to…

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Confused About How to Hold Title to Your Property? Here Are Your Options

Confused About How to Hold Title to Your Property? Here Are Your Options

One of the most important decisions that needs to be made at closing is how you choose to…

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State by State Closing Guide

State by State Closing Guide

Here is a summary of closing practices for each of the United States. This is a general reference guide. Local practices within your city or county may differ.

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How Will My Loan Be Handled in Escrow?

How Will My Loan Be Handled in Escrow?

Once you have opened escrow and given the escrow officer the details of your purchase, you will next…

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How to Find Open Permits on the Property You Want to Buy

How to Find Open Permits
on the Property You Want to Buy

As a potential Buyer, you may have have no reason to suspect that an outstanding permit exists on…

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How to Compete Against an “All-Cash” Buyer

How to Compete Against an “All-Cash” Buyer

Let’s assume that you are in the category of buyers who need to find a property now and…

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State-by-State COVID-19 Addendum

State-by-State COVID-19 Addendum

Most real estate associations have prepared COVID-19 addenda similar to those found in the California addendum, though the…

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How Will Real Estate Closings be Handled Since COVID-19?

Title and escrow companies are adapting to the new environment brought on by the COVID-19 virus and taking guidance from the CDC and WHO on how to conduct business to keep their customers and employees safe.

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I Heard That My Builder Will Be Handling My Escrow. How Can I Protect Myself?

It may be common for you to hear that the builder of the new home you will be…

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Will My Escrow Agent Have to Report My Sale to the IRS?

The Tax Reform Act of 1986 required anyone responsible for closing a real estate transaction, which may include…

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Closing Checklists

Closing Checklists

Buyer’s Home Closing Checklist Have you made a final walk-thru inspection of the property? Is the condition of…

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How to Negotiate Closing Costs on a Newly Constructed House

By Sandy Gadow Special to The Washington Post Ever notice how enticing advertising for newly built houses can…

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How Closings Are Handled State by State

Real estate closings may be handled by escrow companies, title companies, lawyers, or a combination of one or…

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Can Mediation Save Our Deal?

Jack and Eliza searched Fayette county in Virginia for the right house. Not only must it be in…

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Steps to a Cakewalk Closing

New York Times April 27, 2012 There’s no lack of information on the Internet about real estate closings….

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