Home For Buyers Stages of Buying
Stages of Buying
Possession Options PDF Print E-mail

When can you actually take possession of your home and move into it? That depends on the terms of your contract. Here are your usual options:

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Closing the Deal PDF Print E-mail

You may believe that the most important piece of paper you get when closing is the deed to your new home. From an accounting standpoint, however, the most important piece of paper is the final closing statement that you get on the day that your home actually closes.

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Final Verification PDF Print E-mail

We urge you to inspect the property a few days (ideally the day) before closing. Why? To be sure that the property is still in the same general condition that it was in when you signed the contract to buy it. What if the sellers knocked a big hole in the kitchen wall during a wild party? What if they forgot to water the lawn and it turned into a rock garden? What if a sinkhole appeared smack-dab in the middle of the driveway? The "what ifs" are endless.

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Title Insurance PDF Print E-mail

Title insurance assures homeowners and mortgage lenders that a property has a marketable (valid) title. If, for example, someone makes a claim that threatens your ownership of the home, the title insurance company protects you and the lender against loss or damage, according to the terms and provisions of your respective title insurance policies.

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After Closing PDF Print E-mail

After you close on your dream home, the process is not over.  You will need to do several things to get life back to normal.

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