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Can You Sell Property with an Encroachment? Should You?

Posted February 10, 2021 by Robert Linker
Selling a house with an encroachment

It is hard to sell property with an encroachment. You should remedy the issue before you list your house.

Even if a seller will buy the house with an encroachment, it clouds the title and makes it difficult to get a mortgage.

Read more about encroachments.

 

Sell a House with a Reverse Mortgage: How Long Does It Take?

Posted May 9, 2020 by Robert Linker
Selling Your Home with a Reverse Mortgage

You can sell a house with a reverse mortgage because you have the title, not the bank.

The process is like other real estate deals, except your lender has more provisions to meet. This is because the loan is increasing rather than decreasing.

With extensions you have up to a year to market and close your home sale.

Read more about selling with a reverse mortgage.

 

Warranty Deed in Real Estate: Covenants, Title, Grantor, Grantee

Posted March 20, 2020 by Robert Linker
Warranty Deed In Real Estate

A warranty deed is a vehicle the seller uses to convey title to the buyer.

there are many types, but this one has 6 covenants that guarantee that there are no encumbrances.

Lenders usually require this or they won’t approve a mortgage.

Read more about warranty deeds.

 

What Does a Real Estate Attorney do for a Seller? Needs, Costs

Posted March 17, 2020 by Robert Linker
Seller's lawyer

What does a real estate attorney do for a seller? Find out more about if you need one, how much they cost, and what they do.

Should you use a title company or a lawyer? 21 states require you to use a lawyer. Find out what a title company does.

Read more about sellers' attorneys.

 

What Are Concessions in Real Estate: Should a Seller Give One?

Posted February 27, 2020 by Robert Linker
Concessions for closing costs

Concessions in real estate usually mean sellers paying buyers’ closing costs.

While this is common, they can be tricky because of appraisal and tax issues. So, it may or may not be a good idea.

As an incentive when compared to a price reduction it may be a good strategy.

Read more about Concessions.

 
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