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Congratulations on getting an acceptance! Here are somethings you can expect along the way: Time Frames: You will receive a Contingency Time Frame Letter. This letter is a summary of all our time frames as per our contract terms. Here is a TIP TUESDAY you might find informative regarding this subject: What is a Contingency? Part 1 https://homesbyhenson.net/blog/post/1185161...

Congratulations on an accepted offer! Here are some things to expect in the next week or so: Time Frames: The acceptance date is day 0 and when all time frames begin. Here is a TIP TUESDAY you might find informative regarding this subject: What is a Contingency? Part 1 - https://homesbyhenson.net/blog/post/1185161 What is a Contingency? Part 2 -...

There are so many little things that contribute to the Residential Purchase Agreement contract. We now know what contingencies are and what purpose they serve....So what happens if a buyer doesn't remove their contingencies? What can the seller do? Well, that is what the 2 day notice to perform is for. If a buyer has not removed their...

It's the final countdown....one of the very last steps. What is it and why is it important? The final walkthrough is completed by the buyers and is one of the very last steps before closing escrow. It is NOT a contingency of the sale. See the link below to watch our Tip Tuesday on this subject. In the...

So, the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). What is it? How is it used? Is it refundable? This one was quick and easy. The Earnest Money Deposit is also known as the "initial deposit" made by the buyers when buying a home. It is money that gets put up front, and is held in escrow, while buyers complete their...

Here is another video on contingencies. Are you a seller? This one explains what to expect during a buyer's contingency time frame and what your rights are. A contingency is a condition that has ro be met prior to the close of escrow, or prior to the transaction continuing on. How does a buyer's contingency timeframe affect the...

This just in! No, really. MLS Listings has released 2 new listing types, or categories, as of December 1st. What does this mean for you? First off, MLS Listings is the website, portal, platform, whatever you want to call it, that ALL Realtors go to post houses for sale. This is also where third-party sites like Zillow, Redfin,...

Happy Tuesday! Let's talk appraisals. So, when you are buying a home and getting a loan, the lender will hire an appraiser as their "eyes and ears". They will go to the property and visually inspect the condition of the home. They want to make sure there is not major damage or danger to the home and that...

As a buyer, you have a lot of decisions to make. You may worry about spending money on a home that you haven't even bought yet. But, it can save you a LOT more money and headache in the long run! This home is an INVESTMENT! Treat it that way. You ever hear the phrase "You have to...

So, you are a homeowner, you want to buy a new home, but you need to sell your house first. Maybe you do want or can't qualify for two mortgages and you don't want to keep the house and rent it out. One of the most common reasons- You want to take the equity you have in your...

You hear the word a lot in a transaction...but do you know what it actually means? We wanted to keep the explanation very simple. A contingency is a condition that has to be met PRIOR to closing escrow (officially finalizing the sale of a home). If you cancel during your specified contingency, it allows the return of the...