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How Long A Real Estate Contract Lasts In Washington State

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Signing something you don’t fully understand ranks among the most stressful parts of selling a house. The paperwork lands on your kitchen table, thick and packed with deadlines, contingencies, and legal-sounding clauses, and nobody stops to explain what you’re agreeing to or for how long. Let’s fix that. What Is a Washington Real Estate Contract? … Continued
Can I Sell My House If I'm Behind On Payments Tacoma

Selling Your House When You’re Behind On Mortgage Payments

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You open the mailbox, and there it is again. Another letter from the servicer. Maybe you’ve missed two payments by now, maybe four. The panic is real. So is the quieter question underneath it: can you still sell this house before things get worse? Almost always, the answer is yes. The window just shrinks the … Continued
FSBO Costs Washington

FSBO Costs In Washington State And What Home Sellers Actually Pay

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Most Washington sellers weighing FSBO fixate on one number: the commission check they hand over at closing. They budget 5 or 6 percent, feel the sting, and move on. The costs that blindside sellers come later. There’s the excise tax that climbs on a tiered rate schedule. There’s the escrow bill they assumed was the … Continued
Can I Sell My House While My Spouse Is Incarcerated in Washington

Can I Sell My House If My Spouse Is In Jail In Washington?

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The mortgage doesn’t care that your spouse is sitting in a county jail or serving time at a state facility. The bills keep coming. The equity in your home keeps sitting there, locked behind a title that has two names on it. And you’re left wondering: can I sell my house if my spouse is … Continued
Can my spouse sell our house without my consent Washington

Can Your Spouse Sell Your House Without Your Consent In Washington

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The house was listed by your spouse on a Tuesday. You didn’t find out until Thursday, when a neighbor sent you a link to the property listing online. It happens more than people want to admit. Marriages fracture in stages, and sometimes one partner moves faster than the other, including trying to move the house. … Continued
Can medical bills take your house Washington

Can Medical Bills Take Your House In Washington State

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A hospital bill arrived in the mail, four or maybe five figures, and your stomach drops as your brain immediately looks at your house and wonders if it’s safe. Can medical bills take your house in Washington? That fear is more common than most people admit, and in a state where a median home in … Continued
How to Sell A House Without A Realtor Washington

How To Sell Your House Without A Realtor In Washington

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Last winter, I got a call on a Tuesday afternoon from the Whitaker family in Covington, who’d been carrying two mortgages since February. Their original house hadn’t sold, a job change had forced a move, and nearly eleven months of double payments had quietly drained their savings. The three-car garage was still packed with tools … Continued
Tips for Selling a House With Termite Damage Washington

Can You Sell a House With Termites? And What to Disclose

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Yes, you can sell a house with termites; it occurs more than many sellers are aware of. The termites themselves typically do not affect the sale. The most important parts are the disclosure, the supporting evidence, and the price you set. The history will come to light, so you need to be honest to get … Continued
How to Reduce or Eliminate Your HOA Dues Tacoma

How to Get Out of Paying HOA Dues Without Losing Your Home

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If you’re like many people, you’re sick of spending thousands of dollars on HOA dues every year. You’re wondering if there’s a reason you have to keep paying them, and here at Kind House Buyers, I’m here to tell you that the answer is more complicated than most homeowners anticipate. For example, simply not paying … Continued
Is a Lawyer Required to Add a Name Washington

Do You Need a Lawyer to Add a Name to a Deed? Costs & Risks

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Many people think this is a quick and easy task, similar to the process of updating your address. You complete a form, sign your name, have it notarized, and submit it to the county recorder’s office. That’s it. However, at Kind House Buyers, I’ve seen that assumption cost homeowners thousands of dollars and, in some … Continued
Who Pays For Appraisal And Inspection Washington

Who Pays For Home Appraisal And Inspection Fees

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Home appraisal and inspection fees are two separate costs buyers are responsible for, and if you’re purchasing your first house, the combined total can catch you off guard. Buyers rarely realize they’re paying for both services until the final cost breakdown arrives. Here’s who’s responsible for what, so you can budget properly and avoid surprises … Continued
How to Sell a House As-Is Without an Inspection in Washington

Can You Sell a House As-Is Without Inspection in Washington?

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Selling a house in Washington state can raise questions about the real estate market and the legal complexities involved in selling a house “as-is” with no inspection. Many homeowners would like to make a quick sale with as little fixing up as possible. This is an area where knowledge of the state’s laws is essential, … Continued
Selling Parents House In Washington

Selling My Parents’ House in Washington: A Guide to Selling Property

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If you’re considering selling your parents’ house in Washington, it can seem like an overwhelming emotional task, especially if it’s your first time doing so. Planning showings, prepping the house, negotiating with buyers, and so much more lie ahead. This guide walks you through selling a house step by step, including tips and tricks, so … Continued
How To Sell An Apartment in Washington

How To Sell An Apartment in Washington

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If you live in Washington State and your apartment is already rented, it can be hard to sell. There are a lot of things to think about, like how to keep your renters safe and follow the rules in your state. It doesn’t matter if you’ve sold rental property before or this is your first … Continued