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How to change your chosen title company after you have a ratified sales contract

Written by Federal Title on 2016-11-02.

Most homebuyers know by now that it’s their legal right to choose their own title company and that shopping for title services is one of the most effective ways to reduce costs at the closing table. (For those who haven’t heard this, read...

Sellers should consider an appraisal addendum

Written by Guest on 2013-09-05.

As we are again finding ourselves in a competitive market, with sellers in many cases receiving multiple offers, one issue that has re-surfaced is the concept of “waiving the appraisal contingency.” What does this mean to a buyer...

The bait ‘n’ switch continued…

Written by Guest on 2013-08-27.

In Part 1, we looked at a scenario where a purchaser (Offer B) was attempting to switch from an “all cash” purchase to using lender financing under the GCAAR Regional Sales Contract, after the contract had been ratified. We concluded...

The bait ‘n’ switch: From an all-cash offer to not

Written by Guest on 2013-08-13.

Consider the following scenario: It’s a bidding war, and the seller of a property is choosing between multiple offers. It comes down to the two highest offers: Offer A: $505,000, FINANCING of 20% down and 80% loan, $5,000 earnest money deposit,...

Have a home inspection without placing a contingency in the contract

Written by Guest on 2013-03-05.

I want a home inspection, but I don’t want to put a contingency in my offer. How can I have it both ways? Since inventory is low in the DC area, most potential buyers do not want to remit an offer that has any contingencies. Many buyers find...

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How to change your chosen title company after you have a ratified sales contract

Sellers should consider an appraisal addendum

The bait ‘n’ switch continued…

The bait ‘n’ switch: From an all-cash offer to not

Have a home inspection without placing a contingency in the contract

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