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Are sellers accepting VA loans?

By Sophia Koch |

Not necessarily. Accepting an offer from a buyer using a VA loan when selling your home can be just as difficult as a buyer using a conventional mortgage. There are many myths and misconceptions about the VA loan, but you as a seller should have nothing to worry about.

Is it a good time to sell a house in Hawaii?

In terms of price, the best month to sell a house in Hawaii is September. The median sale price for Hawaii homes in September is $587,000, which is $27,833 more than the annual average….Median sale price in Hawaii by month.

MonthMedian sale price in Hawaii
Annual average sale price in Hawaii$559,167

Is Hawaiian real estate going down?

The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® reported Oahu real estate market ended 2020 with a spike in sales and new listings. But now, house listings have dropped sharply by 19.3% and condo listings are down by 8.9%. There are only 774 active house listings and 1,979 and condos for sales on Oahu.

Can a seller discriminate against a VA loan?

No VA-approved lender may discriminate against a buyer. No seller can refuse to offer a property on a discriminatory basis–the seller is required to comply with Fair Housing Act laws.

Why are VA loans bad for sellers?

VA mortgage loans also come with minimum property requirements that can end up forcing home sellers to make many repairs. Because VA appraisals may increase their repair costs, home sellers sometimes refuse to accept purchase offers backed by the agency’s mortgages.

Why are houses so cheap in Hawaii?

The median sales price for those residential homes were $335,000, according to West Hawaii Association of Realtors. “That’s the reason why prices are so much lower here, because of the east side — because they are in the lava one or two zones and it’s hard to get insurance or mortgages for those homes.”

Why VA loans are bad for sellers?