When it comes to buying or selling a house, there are a lot of terms with which you may be unfamiliar, especially if you have never dealt with real estate before. Two terms that often cause confusion are "deed" and "term." According to HomeLight, many people will use...
Tennessee’s Great Choice Home Loan program for first-time buyers
From securing an affordable mortgage to covering down payment and closing costs, first-time homebuyers face a variety of unique financial challenges. That is especially true for buyers with only a modest income. In Tennessee, the state Housing Development Agency...
What to expect from the home closing process
You searched for the perfect home and finally found one. You put in your offer and waited with bated breath until the seller accepted your offer. Now, it is finally drawing near: your closing day. You probably feel many emotions, including eagerness, uncertainty and...
Potential issues during closing
The last step in buying or selling a home is the closing process. During this process, everything becomes final and the title transfers to the new owner. For this to happen, there must be a clean title, a solid agreement and secure funding. If any problems come up, it...
How long do real estate closings take?
It is common for real estate closings to take a longer time than you expect. After the acceptance of a purchase offer, buyers want to know how long it will take for the home to close. But who determines the length of time a closing will take? Unless you decide to...
Can you back out of an accepted home purchase offer?
Buying a home is a big deal, so it is no surprise to think that you may have second thoughts right before closing. Though hesitation is normal, you should think twice before you decide to do anything drastic, such as back out of the agreement after the seller already...
Tips for your first residential real estate closing
Tennessee’s low property taxes and lack of a state income tax make it attractive for a first-time home buyer. The real estate purchase experience can, however, appear somewhat complicated at first, especially concerning the closing. The complexities of a real estate...
What should you do in preparation for closing on your home?
As you are fast approaching the exciting day of closing on your home in Tennessee, you may be wondering if there are specific things you should be aware of. Because "closing" on your home is literally agreeing to own the property and fully assuming all...
How can I prepare for my real estate closing?
Most homebuyers believe they're at the end of their real estate journey upon reaching the closing. However, there are a lot of things that can go wrong during a closing, some of which may even prevent you from completing the transaction. Knowing what to expect and how...
Tennessee construction trends suggest attention to the law
l estate, most people only care enough about the practice to secure a home for themselves and their families. Some developers and speculators rely on real estate for income, between flipping properties for resale value or renting out strategically located apartments...
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