Answers by Kelly Calkins

This really just depends on you. If you have the time and money to invest in repairs, the fixer upper can be a good deal. However, many people buy these and never get to the projects, or tackle them personally and it looks like it.

It really depends on the type of contingency. Have your Realtor reach out to the listing agent to inquire. If the contingency is just finalizing the financing, likely there is not a good chance for you. However, if the contingency is for the sale of another property, there may be a "knock-out" clause and if you make a competitive offer, you could have a very strong chance. Good luck on your search!

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Days on market, or "DOM" on many sites, are the number of days between original listing date and the current date.

You absolutely own the land within the easement. It is part of your property. An easement provides a legal right that allows someone else, usually a utility company or neighbor, to use a portion of your property for a specific purpose. Typically you cannot build a permanent structure on an easement. If you do, it may be destroyed when/if the easement needs to be used and fixing it will be up to you.