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- How do I find a real estate attorney?
- What are closing costs?
- What standards do appraisers use to estimate the value of a home?
- Where can I find housing market statistics for my area?
- Where can I get information on home market stats and trends?
- Where can I get more information on leases with the option to purchase?
- Where can I learn more about housing discrimination?
How do I find a real estate attorney?
When purchasing a home, you may need the guidance of a trusted real estate attorney. Your Magnificent Manors Realtor® will be one of the best sources for attorney referrals. Another helpful source will be your friends, colleagues, and family members who have worked with and been pleased with their real estate attorneys in the past.
What are closing costs?
Closing costs are the transaction fees charged by a lender during the purchase of a home. Generally closing costs cover items such as origination fees, title fees, appraisals, discount points, underwriting, etc. When searching for a lender, always ask for a Loan Estimate that includes all of the lender’s estimated costs for closing prior to committing to the lender.
What standards do appraisers use to estimate the value of a home?
Appraisers base their estimates on several factors such as prior sales in the area, square footage, location, home features and upgrades. A copy of a home’s appraisal detailing the standards the appraiser used to reach his or her estimate will be provided to the buyer’s lender after the appraisal has been completed.
Where can I find housing market statistics for my area?
Your real estate agent is the best source for local housing market statistics and information. Not only do they have access to market data through their real estate board, brokerage and subscription services, they also have the experience and area knowledge to interpret and apply the statistics to your specific real estate needs.
Where can I get information on home market stats and trends?
Your Magnificent Manors Realtor ® is one of the best sources for local housing market statistics and information. Not only do they have access to market data through subscription services they purchase, their real estate board and brokerage, they also have the experience and area knowledge to interpret and apply the statistics to your specific real estate needs.
Where can I get more information on leases with the option to purchase?
Your Magnificent Manors Realtor® can provide you information on lease option homes. Generally, a lease with an option to purchase allows buyers to lease a home with the option to purchase the home at a later date. But, the lease/purchase terms can be different for each listing, and therefore it is important to speak with your Magnificent Manors Realtor ® prior to leasing a lease-option home.
Where can I learn more about housing discrimination?
It is illegal to deny housing based on a person’s race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status or disability. To find out more about housing discrimination, contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), www.hud.gov or the National Association of Realtors (www.realtor.org)
