Some basic information that may help you in your quest for more information on a home listing.
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If you notice the information located in the 'Additional Information'
section of a MLS Listing Display. This information will be available for
all listings and is typically located at the bottom right hand side of
the display.
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The 'Additional Information' will also let you know if the home is a Short Sale or Bank Owned Home. This can be useful if you are or are not interested in short sale's or foreclosures. If it does not specifically have RE/Bank Owned or Short Sale then it is just a regular sale.
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So here are some quick definitions for financing:
- Conventional - This is a common type of financing with a minimum of 5% down payment.
- FHA - Another typical financing type which is government backed and a minimum of 3.5% down payment.
- VA - Veteran financing with zero down payment.
- Cash To Owner - Means you will write pay cash for the home with no financing contingency.
- Owner Financing - This is when a Seller/Owner will carry the financing for you. Also known as REC (real estate contract)
- Lease Purchase/Lease Option - Is a lease tied to purchasing the home at a later date. Lease Option is similar but you have the option to buy at the later date.
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