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Open listing

A contract under which the broker is commissioned to find a buyer before the property is sold by the seller or another competing broker

Option

The agreement to keep an offer to purchase or lease open for a specific period of time

Option listing

An agreement by which the broker advertising the property has the right to purchase the listed property himself

Origination fee

A fee paid to the lender for processing a loan application

Owner financing

A property transaction for which the seller provides all or part of the financing to the buyer

Owner's Title Insurance

A policy insuring the full purchase price of a piece of property for the buyer, usually including adjustments for inflation each year up to a maximum of 150% of the original policy amount, the premium for which is payable at the time of closing

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Real Estate Contracts >Selling Before Buying

Timing can sometimes be difficult if you have to sell a home before you can buy another one. Most people need the equity from the sale of their first home for the down payment on the new house. If your present home goes on the market first, you may be concerned that it will sell before you find the one you want to buy. On the other hand, if you find the perfect home before your present home is under contract, the sellers may be reluctant to accept your offer, and you may be too nervous to sign a contract.

It is a good idea to sit down with a good real estate agent for some professional advice before you begin your search. It will probably be necessary to be flexible on the closing date, because it can be easier to find a home that you want to buy than to sell your present home. After finding the house you want, you can ask the lender about arranging a short-term bridge loan that can make the purchase possible before you sell your current residence.

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What country of the world has the highest percentage of private housing?

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Mongolia, where 100% of all properties are owner-occupied.
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