Blogs Tagged: inspections

10 Steps to Successfully Buying a Home - Step 9: Remove Contingencies

Posted On: Monday, January 23, 2012 - 5:46am | Posted By: dianehourany
Topics: Buyers and Sellers

Your offer has been accepted for your dream home and you're in the escrow period, during which the lender processes your loan and you conduct your inspections of the house. Once the lender has approved your loan, the appraisal has come in at the price you paid, and the inspections have passed your test, it is time to remove the contingencies.

10 Steps to Successfully Buying a Home - Step 8: Open Escrow

Posted On: Friday, January 20, 2012 - 5:25am | Posted By: dianehourany

Yes! Your offer for your dream home has been accepted by the seller and now it's time to start the escrow process.

How to Avoid Common Buyer Errors

Posted On: Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 4:11am | Posted By: dianehourany
Topics: Buyers and Sellers

Shopping for a new home is an emotional experience. It is, however, also a business transaction, and must be treated as such. Three of the most devastating things that can go wrong are...

What Are Contingencies and What Do They Mean?

Posted On: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 5:40am | Posted By: dianehourany
Topics: Buyers and Sellers

You want to write an offer but want to know what your protections are, and if you have any 'outs' after your offer is accepted? That is what contingencies are all about.

Inspection Contingency & Credit Request: What Exactly Happens Next?

Posted On: Friday, April 8, 2011 - 8:01am | Posted By: dianehourany
Topics: Buyers and Sellers

When a buyer writes an offer, there are several contingencies that can be written into the contract to protect the buyer. One of them is the right to conduct inspections and perform their due diligence on the property, be it property, pest, roof inspections, or any other type of inspection that might be needed. But what happens after the inspections are completed and the buyer does not like the results?

Who Should Pay For Inspections?

Posted On: Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 3:10pm | Posted By: dianehourany
Topics: Buyers and Sellers

Recently, a buyer asked me who is responsible to obtain and pay for property inspections. The answer (at least in San Francisco) is it depends on the property, the seller, and the advice the listing agent gives to the seller.

Unlocking the mysteries of home buying

Posted On: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 10:09pm | Posted By:
Topics: Community Information

Ever wish that all your questions about the home buying process could be answered at one time? On Thursday, March 3, 2011, 6:30-8:00pm at 2500 Market Street, we will be “Unlocking the mysteries of home buying,” an informational seminar.