clear to close vs pre approva

Pre-Approval Vs. Clear to Close

While “pre-approval” and “clear to close” may sound similar, they serve distinct purposes and signify different milestones in the mortgage approval process. Since February is known as the start of the Spring real estate market, many people are likely sprucing up to list their homes for sale and others are getting their ducks in a…

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Understanding The Inspection Contingency for As-Is Properties

What’s As-Is Got To Do With It? In this seller’s real estate market, you may be seeing more real estate listings that include the phrase “as-is”. Typically, when a property is listed “as-is,” it implies that the seller does not want to invest time or money into addressing any problems with the property. What is…

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The 12 Real Estate Closing Steps

You’ve found the house that feels like home, your offer was accepted and now you have a fully executed real estate contract. Congratulations! What happens now? These are the 12 real estate closing steps.  STEP 1 – Hire a Real Estate Closing Attorney Some real estate contracts include a period for attorney review. If this…

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Your Real Estate Closing Team – Who’s On it?

We often explain to clients that it is important to have a trusted team of professionals assisting you in all aspects of life, and real estate closings are no exception. In order to find and purchase a home, you need a solid real estate closing team on your side. Realtor Whether you are a seller…

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The Truth About The Closing Date

As most of you who have purchased a home knows, the process to get to the closing date is not always smooth. There are many steps along the way to the closing, including inspections, title searches, and mortgage approval. How Does a Closing Date Work? The Agreement spells out how long the buyer has to…

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