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  1. I just discovered the home I am buying has a cloud on the title. Seller wants me to occupy early. What should I do?

      Reader Question: ​I have signed a contract with a seller. I had ten days due diligence to have the home inspected. I did that, and the house looked like a good deal. 21 days later the closing attorney calls and says the home is in probate, and it will take a minimum 6-8 weeks […]

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  2. How do we negotiate pre-closing occupancy? The seller's agent told the seller it is not a good idea.

    Reader Question: We need advice about convincing the seller to give us pre-closing occupancy. The seller’s agent has advised them not to let us move in. There was an unexpected appraisal problem. The problem was resolved, but chewed up weeks and put us in a bind with our current landlord. How can we change the […]

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