What is a Home Equity Line of Credit?
Home equity line of credit (also referred to as a HELOC) is a second mortgage that allows a homeowner to borrow money against their...
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What is an Exclusive Listing?
An exclusive listing is when a seller commits to working with one specific broker and a designated agent on the sale of a property....
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What is Escrow?
During the home buying process, your money will be placed "in escrow" and is protected by a third party until the real estate transaction...
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What is a Down Payment?
The down payment is the amount of money a buyer has saved in order to purchase a property. This can typically range from 5 - 20% of the...
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What is a Conventional Mortgage?
A conventional mortgage is Ideal for borrowers with strong credit, this type of loan is not backed by a government agency like the...
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What is a Blind Offer?
When a buyer makes an offer on a property they haven’t seen, even when it was possible to see it, that offer is considered a “blind...
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Days on Market (DOM)
DOM is defined as the number of days from the date on which the property is listed for sale on the local real estate brokers’ multiple...
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What is a Home Sale Contingency?
A home sale contingency is for a buyer to indicate to a seller that part of their condition to purchase the seller’s property relies on...
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What is an Inspection Contingency?
Also known as a “due diligence contingency,” the inspection contingency is a clause sometimes offered in a purchase agreement that grants...
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What is a Title Search?
A title search examines public records for the history of the home, including sales, purchases, and tax and other types of liens....
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What is a Short Sale?
In a short sale, the property is being sold for less than the debt secured by the property. Short sales will require the approval of the...
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What is a Purchase Agreement?
A purchase agreement is a contract between a buyer and seller stating the terms of the home sale. It may stipulate conditions like sale...
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What is Private Mortgage Insurance?
Private mortgage insurance is a policy that protects your lender in case you default on your loan. Usually, if your down payment is less...
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What is Escrow?
Escrow is a legal arrangement where a third party holds large funds until terms of an agreement are met. In real estate, you’ll set up an...
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What is Earnest Money?
Earnest money is part of your down payment paid before closing to show you are serious about purchasing a home. It is also known as a...
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What is a Conventional Mortgage?
Conventional mortgages are funded by private lenders rather than government-backed agencies. Most often, these loans are then sold to...
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What is Right of First Refusal?
A right of first refusal clause is a valuable tool for sellers who find themselves dealing with a home sale contingency. This clause...
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What is Dual Agency?
Dual Agency occurs when a real estate agent works on behalf of both the home buyer and seller. In most real estate transactions, it is...
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What is an Escrow Holdback?
An escrow holdback agreement lets the buyer hold back a portion of the seller’s proceeds in escrow. There are various reasons you may...
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What is an Earnest Money Deposit?
An earnest money deposit is essentially a deposit on the property that you're looking to buy. As a general rule, you can expect to pay...
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