month). If the buyer locks in a rate of 6.5%, she will only have to pay 6.5% interest even if rates rise while going through the loan application process. A rate lock is commonly good for 30, 45, or 60 days, though that time period can be shorter or longer. After that period expires, the buyer is no longer guaranteed the locked- in rate unless the lender agrees to extend it. This is why arranging a prompt closing is crucial.
#3. Have a Home Inspection
Engage specialists to check the air conditioning system, plumbing, and electricity. This could save you thousands of dollars by uncovering existing issues. They will also check mold growth and other possible environmental health threats caused by lead, fungus, and asbestos. Even new houses need to be checked duly and thoroughly. It doesn’t matter that the house recently had all the municipal inspections by the builder.
#4. Have a Pest Inspection
The best approach is to hire a licensed pest inspection company. They’ll check your future property for contamination by flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, fleas, rats, mice, bedbugs, termites, beetles, carpenter bees, ants, and other types of pests. There’s no need to explain how much harm even a small number of termites can do. These issues will lead to major repair expenses and even health issues. Presence of any kind of contamination is a subject of renegotiation of terms, or a reason to rethink the deal completely.
#5. Fix All the Issues after the Inspections
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