Bridge Loans

What if you hear one day that the house you have coveted for years is on the market. Out of curiosity, you might call your real estate agent and arrange to see if the inside of your dream house is as terrific as the outside. It is, and you fall in love with the place. The sellers need a relatively fast settlement, and are not in a position to accept an offer that is contingent on selling your home before closing on the new one. While you are confident your house will sell fairly quickly, you cannot be sure in a fluctuating market.

A bridge loan might be your solution. Many lenders specialize in providing short term loans for just this type of situation. The principal and interest is paid back when you close the sale of your present house. If the market in your area is strong and there is a good possibility of selling your home quickly, or if you are willing to offer your home at a price that will make it attractive in a sluggish market, then a bridge loan is a tool that could make the home you love a real possibility. A good real estate agent and a knowledgeable loan officer are the team you need to work it out.

---

Real Estate Tips

Closing or Settlement >Real Estate Repairs

In most real estate transactions there are a few responsibilities that the sellers need to handle before the closing, such as repairs and termite extermination. The deadline for completing these obligations usually coincides with the actual closing. Many sellers barely make that deadline. Those who wait until the last minute to handle these matters may miss the deadline altogether or pay high rates in order to get a plumber, roofer or electrician on an emergency basis.

Your buyers will probably get a structural inspection done after the contract is ratified. Within 10 days of the contract's acceptance by all parties, the pest inspection should be scheduled. Even though sellers usually know well in advance what is needed, they sometimes put things off until the buyers have finalized the loan approval process. Since these repairs will have to be made anyway, it is a good idea to get them done promptly.

	See All Tips In The "Closing or Settlement" Category >
	See Complete Library Of Hundreds Of Tips In 30+ Categories >

---

Real Estate Trivia

Q	What is the world's largest palace?
A	The Imperial Palace (Gugong) in the center of Beijing, China covers over 178 acres and dates back to the early 1400s.
See More Real Estate Trivia >

---

Nelly Andrushenko Power Realty Inc. 148-29 Cross Island Parkway Whitestone, NY, 11357. 718-747-0411 917-406-4922 Fax: 718-747-0504 Email: nelly@nellyshomes.com Nelly Andrushenko started her career in Real Estate in 1989. After being affiliated with a number of prominent local Real Estate companies for many years, (Re/Max, Century 21, First Choice), Nelly in 2002 founded her own Real Estate company: Power Realty Inc, a boutique office located in the heart of Whitestone. She is constantly in search of knowledge and ways to perfect her customer service. Nelly's enthusiasm and dedication to helping people has brought her success and recognition as a Top Realtor in Northern Queens for over a decade. If you’ve been thinking of buying or selling a home in the near future, then call Nelly (718) 747-0411 or email her at nelly@nellyshomes.com and see what she can do for you.

www.NellysHomes.com is brought to you by Nelly Andrushenko, real estate for
Whitestone, Malba, Bayside, Douglaston, Flushing and College Point, New York

Read Nelly Andrushenko's Privacy Guarantee, Terms of Service, and Free & Without Obligation Pledge

---

NUMBER1EXPERT®
© Homes Media Solutions™, a division of Dominion Enterprises and/or its clients.
All rights reserved. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.