10/22/2026
You’re packed, the moving truck is booked, and then… closing gets delayed.
Most buyers and sellers assume closing day is a breeze, but real estate transactions can hit a wall fast over details you never saw coming.
In today’s Tea on Title, Partner Attorney Stephen Scherer goes over 4️⃣ sneaky reasons closings get pushed back:
1️⃣ Surprise Signatures: Need an ex-spouse to sign off? Or tracking down a private lender from an old, paid-off mortgage that was never properly cleared from public records? If their pen isn’t on paper, the keys stay put.
2️⃣ HOA Ghosting: If the HOA drags its feet on estoppel letters or transfer documents, everything halts until they clear the property’s standing.
3️⃣ Lender Bottlenecks: Underwriting backlogs, last-minute document requests, or funding delays can leave you stuck in limbo.
4️⃣ Life Happens: A buyer traveling out of state without a mobile notary, work trips, or sudden hospital emergencies can throw off the entire signing schedule.
Which one of these has held up a closing for you or someone you know? Drop your horror stories below! 👇
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