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Your Offer is Accepted! Now What? (Part 1) The most anxious part of the process is over when we get word that the seller has accepted your offer. Oh, there's still work to be done and time constraints, but at least at this point we know you're ever closer to owning that house. Since there is so much to do from the time the seller accepts to....

Who Pays for Pest Inspections for FHA Loans? Evidence of termites and other wood-destroying pests can bring a home sale transaction to an abrupt halt. These pests typically go undetected for long periods of time and can undermine the structure of a house so homebuyers are justifiably anxious to have the home inspected before closing on the pur...

Everything you need to Know about Home Warranties Whether a home warranty is worth the paper it's written on is a matter of debate. Some people in the real estate, financial and consumer protection industries laud them. Then there are those who say not to waste your money on a home warranty. One of these is consumer expert Clark Howard, who says th...