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What are signs that an area is declining?

What are some red flags or signs that an area is declining? What should I look at to get a feel for the neighborhood and get a picture of what it will be in 10+ years?
- Asked by James
- San Mateo, CA
- 382 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
Why is a 15-year fixed rate mortgage better than a 30 year?

Why is a 15-year fixed rate mortgage better than a 30 year mortgage? Are there other factors that I should think about?
- Asked by Kayla
- Portland, OR
- 620 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 1 year ago
6 Answers
Are real estate agents getting paid differently?

I've heard that there's going to be changes in paying a real estate agent. I'm considering selling my house and wondering how that will impact me. Should I try to sell before or after the changes? Thanks.
- Asked by Michael
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 400 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
4 Answers
Should I wait to sell my house until later this year?

Should I wait to sell my house until later this year? It seems like maybe things will get better in the Fall?? What do you think?
- Asked by Michael
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 342 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
3 Answers
Why are home prices so high?

Why are home prices so high? Even homes outside of my desired area are so expensive. I've been trying to save to buy a house, but the downpayment I planned now doesn't get me what I want.
- Asked by Angelica
- Phoenix, AZ
- 309 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
Talk to me about mortgage recasting?

What is mortgage recasting? How do i know if I should do it? And how often should I do it? I took out a loan $350K at 6.6% last year. Thanks!
- Asked by Sarah
- Venice, FL
- 334 views
- Terms & Definitions
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
How soon can I buy a house after buying one ?

Do not want to use persistent house for loan, loan is only4 months old. Thinking of June to purchase for rental
- Asked by Carmen N Rodriguez
- O'Fallon, IL
- 509 views
- Home Loans
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
Is it cheaper to buy a repossessed house ?

The bank repossessed a house can I pay the remainder of the cost of the house or do you have to payf full price
- Asked by Trudie
- Gallup, NM
- 512 views
- Tips & Advice
- 1 year ago
3 Answers
Can I offer a home a cash price for the house ?

I have won a money and want to buy a new home And offer a lower price than what the realtor said Is it up to the home owner to decide
- Asked by Trudie Hoffmann
- Gallup, FL
- 316 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
5 Answers
Can I buy a home without homeowners insurance?

I know it's risky, but can I buy a home without homeowners insurance? I would want to add it in eventually, but for the first 1-2 years I was hoping to eliminate that cost.
- Asked by Theo
- Oakland, CA
- 514 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
4 Answers
Is Barbara Murray still practicing in NoVA?

I’m looking for Barbara Murray, who represented me and my husband Arthur in 1994. I would like to talk to her about selling. Thank you, Donna
- Asked by Donna Brusoski
- Alexandria, FL
- 321 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
I'm selling my home and house flipper wants e-sign document?

I'm scared of being scammed. Me and my family are all disabled and I don't want to be in the streets. help me. he wants me to e-sign documents. he can't take my house without paying me. Right?
- Asked by Gary Steinhoff
- Hertford, FL
- 384 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
5 Answers
What are the pros and cons of an HOA?

What are the pros and cons of buying in a homeowner's association neighborhood? I'm moving to a new area where they seem more common. This is new to me and seems like an extra cost with a lot of extra rules. And all the shows on TV make it seem kind of ridiculous. I know that's an exaggeration, but still.
- Asked by Emily
- Naples, FL
- 196 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
4 Answers
How do I compete with cash offers?

How do I compete with cash offers? I can put 20% down on a house, but I need financing for the rest. I have a strong credit history and in a normal market I would be a strong buyer. But I'm struggling in this market to get an offer accepted.
- Asked by Lucas
- Morgan Hill, CA
- 358 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
4 Answers
How do I make a competitive offer on a home without overpay?

How do I make a competitive offer on a home without overpaying? The market is so tough right now and it's hard to get a home. I want to make an offer that will be accepted, but I also don't want to regret overpaying.
- Asked by Peter
- Bel Air, MD
- 275 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
What are mortgage points?

What are mortgage points? And how do they work? What are the benefits or drawbacks of mortgage points? Is there a reason why a lender would offer that option and another lender wouldn't?
- Asked by Will
- Concord, NH
- 265 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
What are the different types of mortgages?

What are the different types of mortgages? I know there's different lengths of time. And it seems like then the interest rates changes with the different lengths?
- Asked by Alicia
- Boise, ID
- 364 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
How do I decide what mortgage is right for me?

How do I decide what mortgage is right for me? With the rates being so high I'm trying to figure out the best way to go forward. It feels like there are a lot of options and I don't know what's best for me.
- Asked by Alex
- Houston, TX
- 489 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 1 year ago
5 Answers
How can I differentiate my home from others on the market?

How can I differentiate my home from others on the market? I want to get the best possible offer and I want to make sure I stand out when selling.
- Asked by Angela
- Surprise, AZ
- 375 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
3 Answers
Should I consider accepting contingent offers from buyers?

Should I consider accepting contingent offers from buyers? I'm not sure how this process works. What if a better offer comes in after I accepted an offer?
- Asked by Levi
- San Diego, CA
- 386 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
3 Answers
How do I put a positive spin on disclosures?

How can I put a positive spin when disclosing issues with the home? For example, we've had water in the basement multiple times. We have done things to address the issue and we're pretty positive we've solved it. I don't want to scare off a buyer, but I know we need to honestly say what's happened in the home.
- Asked by Tom
- Barrington, IL
- 270 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
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What do I need to disclose when selling a home?

What do I need to disclose when selling a home? Is there a timeframe? If something happened 5 or 10 years ago, do I still need to disclose?
- Asked by Cheryl
- Dallas, TX
- 400 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
4 Answers
Do i need a real estate agent to give my son my house?

Do I need a real estate agent or a lawyer to give my house as a gift to my 2 sons? or a lawyer? what paper work is needed?
- Asked by Antonietta Torres
- Henryville pa, FL
- 521 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
3 Answers
Is it risky to buy a FSBO home with renter living in it?

Looking at a for sale by owner property but the owner's adult son is still living there. They say he will move out when we close but I'm afraid it might be risky since he isn't really a part of the sale. Any advice?
- Asked by Miguel C
- Kissimmee, FL
- 450 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
3 Answers
How do I find homes that are in foreclosure?

How do I find homes that are in foreclosure? Is there a way to tell from the listing that the house is a foreclosed house?
- Asked by Adian
- Columbus, OH
- 443 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
4 Answers
Are short-term rentals dead?

We've always wanted to buy a short-term rental home, but recently I've been seeing things like AirBnBust. Are short term rentals no longer profitable for new people entering the market?
- Asked by Clayton
- St John, IN
- 318 views
- Renting
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
Are listing photos included with the agents service?

Are listing photos included with the agent's service when we sell our home? Obviously someone has to pay for the photos. I'm just wondering if they're a separate line item that I pay for or if the agent pays for them.
- Asked by Bethany
- Austin, TX
- 659 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
7 Answers
How does a quick sell operate when the house is in probate?

My sister and I obtained a right to deed the house was not in a will We don’t have an official will, to add. Although paperwork is in place . But as far as I know, we can legally sell the house now.
- Asked by Nathan Doty
- Moody, AL
- 352 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
1 Answer
We have a 500k home and low mortgage Do we sell or rent?

We have a $500k home with a 2.75% mortgage. We don't like the neighborhood, though, and we want to move. Our family is growing and we prefer a family friendly area but it seems like a bad idea to sell when mortgage rates are so high. Should we try to rent?
- Asked by Melanie
- Irwin, PA
- 318 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
Should I tell our insurance company about a reno?

Our basement was unfinished when we purchased our home. We've finished the basement. We used a contractor, but permits weren't required. Should we tell our home insurance company about the renovation? What are the benefits/downsides?
- Asked by Brian
- Forest Park, IL
- 535 views
- Tips & Advice
- 1 year ago
7 Answers
Do I need a home inspection for new construction?

I'm planning to purchase a new construction home. Do you recommend that I still get a home inspection even though it's a new home?
- Asked by Sonja
- Charlotte, NC
- 753 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
12 Answers
What constitutes a bedroom in Milwaukee WI?

I think the city has incorrectly listed my property as having 10 bedrooms. What is considered a bedroom? How do I prove otherwise?
- Asked by Della
- Milwaukee, FL
- 423 views
- Tips & Advice
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
What should I renovate?

What should I renovate before selling my home? I have about $10K to put towards it. The house is cared for, but really dated.
- Asked by Theo
- New Lenox, IL
- 402 views
- Remodeling
- 1 year ago
5 Answers
What credit score is needed to buy a house?

What credit score do I need to buy a house? I have decent credit, and I want to make sure I can get the loan I want.
- Asked by James
- Heath, OH
- 486 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 1 year ago
5 Answers
Is a new construction house like new car depreciation?

Is a new construction house like new car depreciation? People say as soon as a new car is driven off the lot it depreciates. I'm wondering if a new construction house is the same. Do I pay a premium for the new and as soon as I live it is, does the value go down?
- Asked by Mary
- Lake Geneva, WI
- 586 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
Real estate termination fee?

Should our real estate agent have informed us if we terminated the contract as sellers there was a clause that they would still receive 5% commission ? Our agent never told us if we terminated the contract we would owe him the 5% when we signed the listing agreement. We wanted to switch agents but we didn’t realize this was written in the contract.
- Asked by Julie Mcconnell
- Gaithersburg, MD
- 554 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
Can I sell a just one building on my property?

Its an older farmhouse fully insulated 12' wide x 12' tall x 28' long, I am not sure where to even start, it was on my property when i bought it, I would like to move it off the property and maybe try and make some extra money as well.
- Asked by Randon L Bernards
- Crooks, FL
- 487 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
1 Answer
Listing agent with repairs and remodeling services ?

Hi, I want to sell a house in Las Vegas (SFH, 4 BDR, pool). I'm looking for a listing agent who will manage repairs and remodeling before the house is listed. Has anyone a similar experience ?
- Asked by Chris Fletcher
- Las Vegas, NV
- 317 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
1 Answer
I need to get a fair market value on 3 properties?

I have 2 properties, the 1st property has the main house and land plus detached apt and the 3rd property is is 113 acres with old farmhouse that I need to get a fair market value on them effective june of 2023 for tax purposes, father in law passed away
- Asked by Lesia Crayton
- Winston Salem, FL
- 351 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
4 Answers
Is the closing cost different for townhouse vs house?

Is the closing cost different for townhouse vs house? Condo? How do I know what the closing cost will be?
- Asked by Harriet
- Baltimore, MD
- 405 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
1 Answer
What is the minimum down payment and closing cost?

What is the minimum down payment and closing cost? Will my real estate agent tell me how much money I need for the house?
- Asked by Brandon
- Beaver, UT
- 470 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
3 Answers
What do I need to buy land in California?

What do I need to buy land in California? How can I find land to buy in California and how do I figure out if it's buildable?
- Asked by Khai
- Hollister, CA
- 452 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
How do i find out how much my house can be sell?

How do i find out how much my house can be sell? How do i know that it is a good number for my house to sell?
- Asked by Charlie
- Huntington, WV
- 404 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
1 Answer
Are the closing costs different in different states?

Are the closing costs different in different states? How can I figure out the closing costs? I'm moving to an area where I can live in either state and wondering how to figure out which is best.
- Asked by Ryan
- Sterling, VA
- 259 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
1 Answer
Is the down payment different in different states?

Is the down payment different in different states? How do I know how much the down payment is for a house?
- Asked by Noah
- Hays, KS
- 460 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
1 Answer
Minimum down payment for house first time buyer?

What is the minimum down payment for house first-time buyer? How do you decide how much to put down on a house?
- Asked by Miguel
- Taos, NM
- 404 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 1 year ago
1 Answer
Do you need 20 down to buy a house in California?

Do you need 20 down to buy a house in California? The money that I was saving isn't enough now that interest rates are high, so I'm wondering if I can put down less than 20 on a house.
- Asked by Claire
- Temecula, CA
- 334 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
How much money do you need to buy a house in California?

How much money do you need to buy a house in California? What is a typical income needed to buy a house in California?
- Asked by Charity
- Santa Rosa, CA
- 467 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
2 Answers
Has the property had any major repairs or renovations?

How can I tell if the property had any major repairs or renovations? Does the seller need to tell me about repairs or renovations?
- Asked by Josh
- Fort Worth, TX
- 298 views
- Remodeling
- 1 year ago
1 Answer
Can you buy a house in California with low income?

Can you buy a house in California with low income? Every house I look at seems so expensive. I'm moving to California and don't know how I can afford a house.
- Asked by Scott
- Sacramento, CA
- 412 views
- Affordable Housing
- 1 year ago
2 Answers

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