What do appraisers look for?

When determining a house’s value, an appraiser may look at a few key things. An appraiser typically has a very good idea of what your home is worth before they even come look at it. That means that your last second clean-up shouldn’t have an impact on the value of ...
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What is title insurance?

Before a home is purchased, a title company runs a title search to find out if there are any existing liens on the property as well as the current ownership. Title insurance protects both the lender and the borrower against loss or damage occurring from liens, encumbrances, or defects in ...
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Where does my earnest money go?

When you are purchasing a home you will put down earnest money towards the contract to purchase the property. The earnest money varies from contract to contract and can be dependent on the current real estate market. The earnest money itself is money paid to confirm a contract.  The earnest ...
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