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No Conditions, Missed Offer

Dear David, I sold my house firm, with no conditions. When the buyers came for their agreed-upon one hour walk-through, they brought an inspector with them and stayed for 2.5 hours! Afterwards, they sent me with a list of things they expect me to fix. What do I do now? – After the Fact Dear

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Financing Declined, Mobile Lawyers

Dear David, We were pre-approved for a mortgage a few weeks ago, but when we put in an offer to purchase a home, our financing was declined. What happened? – Surprised Dear Surprised, The real estate market is changing, almost on a daily basis. In an environment such as this, mortgage and lending regulations are

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Final Walk Through, Title Insurance, No Pets

Dear David, What is the point of a final walk through? – Last Minute Dear Last Minute, A final walk through is your last chance to see your new home before you take possession, and typically takes place within the last 24 hours before closing. While there is some debate about the importance of a

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What is a CMA, Renting, Move Closing Date

Dear David, What is a CMA? – Just Wondering Dear Wondering, Before putting your home on the market, your realtor will perform a Comparative Market Analysis, known in the real estate industry as a CMA. This is basically a “lite” version of a formal, professional appraisal, which examines the prices of similar properties that have

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