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  • How do I find a HUD foreclosures agent for help me ? ?

    like to find a house in the out skirts of so part of Littleton Co. Horses allowed : house needing work/remodeling done ,house needs to be on the larger side as at least 4 bathrooms 4 Bedrooms, 2 stories ,have enough land /acreage around for Horses ,at least 4 -5 horses need a 3 car garage (attached) willing to work on what I want Southern area of the Highland ranch /Littleton area willing to work with what is close to my wants.

    • Asked by Marion Hoffman Please Call Or Text 720 648 4993
    • Littleton, FL
    • 49 views
    • Buying
    • 1 week ago
    6 Answers

  • How can I find a real lender that will help me apply for go?

    I've been trying to search for a lender that will actually for real help me with applying for government first time by our programs and grants

    • Asked by Laura Swift
    • Taunton Massachusetts, FL
    • 55 views
    • Buying
    • 1 week ago
    7 Answers

  • Should I walk around with the appraiser?

    We have our home appraisal coming up. I'm wondering what my role is. Should I walk around with them? Or do I just try to avoid them? Or is it like a home showing where I should leave?

    • Asked by Ben
    • La Puente, CA
    • 39 views
    • Selling
    • 2 weeks ago
    4 Answers

  • How clean should my house be for appraisal?

    Should I have my house sparkling clean for the appraisal? I feel like I should have it deep cleaned and looking its best. But I also have small kids and it's hard to keep the home so clean! Will a sparkling clean house impact my home appraisal value? What's best practices?

    • Asked by Sam
    • Charlotte, NC
    • 47 views
    • Selling
    • 2 weeks ago
    6 Answers

  • Best way to get a financial gift when buying a home?

    We have family that want to help us buy our first home. We were pre-approved and the lender said something about financial gifts and kind of seemed like we can't get them?? We're confused on the rules. It would be a big help to have this money towards our downpayment. So, what's the best way for us to receive this money when buying a home?

    6 Answers

  • Can a family member pay my mortgage buydown?

    We're trying to buy our first house. A family member offered to pay for a temporary mortgage buydown. It would be about $17K for the buydown. Are we allowed to have them pay the mortgage buydown? They're not on the mortgage and I know there's weird rules about getting financial gifts and buying a hosue.

    5 Answers

  • How do I buy a home sight unseen?

    We live in Tucson and want to relocate to the Huntley, IL (or surrounding) area next spring. We want to purchase a home sight unseen and move to arrive after closing on it, and are looking for a relocation specialist who can help us navigate this process.

    • Asked by Karen A R.
    • Huntley, IL
    • 117 views
    • Buying
    • 2 weeks ago
    9 Answers

  • How do I cancel a buyer's agreement?

    We signed a buyer's agreement to look at homes in our desired area. We thought we were going to work with a specific agent, but then another agent was assigned to us. That agent is not a good fit and we want to cancel the buyer's agreement immediately and work with a new company. How do we cancel a buyer's agreement quickly? We are on a tight timeline and don't have time to let the agreement run out. There's also no way we want to continue with the current agency.

    • Asked by Drew
    • Naperville, IL
    • 63 views
    • Buying
    • 2 weeks ago
    5 Answers

  • What is right of first refusal?

    What exactaly is right of first refusal? If it was written into a lease does that give them the power to buy the house? What if the owner passed away, do the children have priority to inherit the house? If the children have authority to inherit the house, how does this work?

    5 Answers

  • Does refinancing hurt my credit score?

    If I refinance will it hurt my credit score? I have ok credit, but I'm working hard to build it up. I have a mortgage with a high interest rate and want to refinance. But I'm worried that it will hurt my credit score.

    • Asked by June
    • Springfield, MO
    • 103 views
    • Home Loans
    • 3 weeks ago
    6 Answers

  • How often can I refinance?

    How often can I refinance? I want to refinance now, but I'm wondering if mortgage rates will go down more and should I wait?? Or can I refinance now and then again when the rates drop?

    • Asked by Ivan
    • Raleigh, NC
    • 406 views
    • Home Loans
    • 3 weeks ago
    5 Answers

  • Land value?

    I have 1.9 acres I want to sell in rural Yazoo County. MS. How do I find a reasonable asking price? The property is located on Highway 16.

    • Asked by Patricia Strong
    • Yazoo City, MS
    • 478 views
    • Selling
    • 1 month ago
    6 Answers

  • I have two adjoining parcels of land, and I deed them as one?

    My deed says one full parcel yeah I am still getting taxes for the two separate parcels, which is cheaper?

    • Asked by Deborah Costanzo
    • Addison, FL
    • 320 views
    • Tips & Advice
    • 1 month ago
    8 Answers

  • How can i buy a simple home by paying the back taxes??

    Looking to buy a home by paying back taxes. Open to various locations. Open to North Georgia, Tennessee, Murphy, NC as

    4 Answers

  • Do I have to pay sales tax if I buy a home in Florida?

    I want to buy a home in Florida. Do I have to pay sales tax on the purchase of said home?

    • Asked by Mark
    • DeLand, FL
    • 198 views
    • Buying
    • 1 month ago
    7 Answers

  • Do I have to pay sales tax when I buy a home,If so what is ?

    Please tell me what I need to pay for taxes if I buy a home for $70,000

    12 Answers

  • Is the seller responsible for a major expense ?

    You pick up keys and enter home. In the process you find the Air and heat system are debunked and will take 10,000 dollars to replace. Is the seller liabile to replace the unit. paid $500,000 for home

    12 Answers

  • Is it rude to go to an open house to browse?

    We've always enjoyed looking at houses. We browse model homes and open houses to get ideas for our own house and to know what's selling around us. There's a lot of lovely homes near us and we enjoy seeing them. We're not obnoxious about anything and don't lie about our intentions. But sometimes we feel bad or feel like the agent is upset that we're in the home. While I understand their disappointment that we're not going buy the house, we also don't take away any time or energy from them. The house is open and the agent has to be there anyway, so why do some agents seem upset by us viewing the home? Is browsing at an open house an unspoken no-no?

    • Asked by Beth
    • Charlotte, NC
    • 371 views
    • Buying
    • 1 month ago
    21 Answers

  • Will private listing hurt my sale?

    I'd like to test the waters with a private listing to gauge interest in my home. However, will a private listing hurt my sale? If someone is interested in the home, will I get less money from a private listing?

    • Asked by Harper
    • Nashville, TN
    • 198 views
    • Selling
    • 1 month ago
    18 Answers

  • Are easements placed between properties from front to back?

    My neighbor is claiming there’s an easement between our properties in the backyard area.
    That the HOA said exist between all properties in the subdivision. He also stated that my fence which is 3 ft from my property line suppose to be 5 ft from my property line

    24 Answers

  • Earnest money at closing?

    Does the buyer get the earnest money back yes or no? or is the earnest money for good faith? Where does the earnest money go? Does it go to the closing cost for my understanding my realtors that I would get the money back after closing?

    • Asked by Jolene Iacabone
    • Pueblo, FL
    • 332 views
    • Buying
    • 2 months ago
    20 Answers

  • Can I sell a commercial bldg w/o charging interest in KS?

    I own a bldg in Osawatomie, Ks and I want to sell it, $115,000 with a simple interest of 10% ( a one time charge, not amortization). With a payback of $1,055.00 monthly for 120mo. Can I legally do it this way ??

    • Asked by Sharon Bickerstaff
    • Osawatomie, KS
    • 1172 views
    • Tips & Advice
    • 2 months ago
    6 Answers

  • Does a bedroom have to have a closet to be a bedroom?

    How large does the closet have to be and does it have to have doors. Can you just have shelves. Does it have to be built in?

    • Asked by Diane Rose
    • Orlando fl,
    • 1289 views
    • Buying
    • 2 months ago
    11 Answers

  • Does a room have to have a closet to be a bedroom in Fla.?

    If you have a townhouse, if you have a room with window can that me considered a third bedroom without a closet.

    • Asked by Diane Rose
    • Orlando florida, FL
    • 1077 views
    • Home Loans
    • 2 months ago
    4 Answers

  • Should I convert the loft to a bedroom?

    We have a loft that could also be a bedroom. We're thinking of closing it up and making it a bedroom. Would this increase the value of our home to have the additional bedroom vs the loft?

    • Asked by Serenity
    • Memphis, TN
    • 1236 views
    • Remodeling
    • 2 months ago
    18 Answers

  • What if I disagree with my home valuation?

    I talked to an agent about selling my home, and I don't agree with what they said. I get that they're the professional, but it feels like they just want to significantly underprice my home so that they can sell it quickly. I get that overpricing will just turn people away, but I want to reach a happy medium between what they said and what I want. Or should I just talk to a different agent about this? We haven't signed anything yet.

    • Asked by Gerry
    • Dallas, TX
    • 337 views
    • Selling
    • 2 months ago
    24 Answers

  • Can we get approved for a mortgage with low credit?

    We have a large down payment of $110,000. But low cr scores of 486, & 543. How can we get approval to buy a home for $239,000

    • Asked by Chris Richard
    • New Iberia, LA
    • 1279 views
    • Home Loans
    • 2 months ago
    8 Answers

  • Merge land plots or keep separate?

    If I bought my neighbors property, can I merge that plot of land with my own? Or is it better to keep it as 2 separate plots? If I tear down the house currently on the property and keep it as open land or land with a pool, would that change the property taxes that I pay?

    • Asked by Kyle
    • Manhattan, IL
    • 988 views
    • Buying
    • 2 months ago
    5 Answers

  • I want to buy 1/2 of duplex with full ownership ?

    Do you have have any listings in Reno or Sparks Nevada where I can buy 1/2 of duplex with each person having their own title?

    • Asked by Nancy Hinds
    • Reno, FL
    • 266 views
    • Buying
    • 3 months ago
    4 Answers

  • Can I raffle my house?

    I read a story about someone raffling off their house. They sold $1 raffle tickets, and 2 million people bought them! The home was worth $1 million. I'm wondering if this is even allowed?! It seems like a crazy idea, but maybe I'd try it if it was legal/possible.

    • Asked by Jeremiah
    • Sacramento, CA
    • 874 views
    • Selling
    • 3 months ago
    17 Answers

  • Eligibility for Buying ?

    Hello, 1 am 60 Y old looking for small house (under 300K /mortgage PM around $1500) to buy in San Jose/ Santa Clara county. What are the restrictions and affordability? Thank you

    • Asked by Anupama V.
    • SAN JOSE, FL
    • 318 views
    • Buying
    • 3 months ago
    5 Answers

  • How common is it for a buyer to seek a re-valuation ?

    I’m the buyer, my agent says “I’m in shock” when the appraisal came back 50K lower on a manufactured home asking $290,000. Appraisal was $242,000.00. Not “Hey good news your payments might be lower…” I’m in shock at her behavior. Who actively seeks out ways to pay more each month?

    • Asked by Scott
    • Klamath Falls, OR
    • 334 views
    • Buying
    • 3 months ago
    6 Answers

  • Should I replace the garage ceiling before selling my home?

    The drywall ceiling in my attached garage is falling down due to improper installation, so it will need to be replaced (including insulation). I am planning to sell my house soon and was wondering if I can expect to recover this expense in the sale, or if I should just remove the old drywall and not bother to replace it. Thanks!

    • Asked by Ted
    • i don\'t know, FL
    • 302 views
    • Remodeling
    • 3 months ago
    13 Answers

  • Moving because of neighbors, do I tell my agent?

    I'm moving because of my neighbors. They're loud and disrespectful. There have been a lot of issue living next to them. Do I have to tell my agent why I'm moving? I think I would prefer to not reveal this because I'm afraid it will hurt the sale of my house.

    • Asked by Chris
    • Columbus, OH
    • 325 views
    • Selling
    • 3 months ago
    8 Answers

  • Selling within 5 yrs. Vote Yes or no to transfer fee ?

    Selling within 5 years does

    Building is proposing a vote on an amendment

    For new owners to pay 3,000 1 time transfer fee

    It is supposed to offset future work costs, maintenance etc.

    I won’t receive the long term benefits.

    We could get a big unexpected assessment and perhaps this is how they plan to deal with it.

    Would this affect sale ability and potential value of my unit in the future?

    • Asked by Todd
    • Long Beach, NY
    • 277 views
    • Tips & Advice
    • 3 months ago
    4 Answers

  • Need to disclose issues with the home from 15 years ago?

    We had an issue with our basement flooding 15 years ago. We've fixed the issues and also installed a second sump pump. Haven't had a problem since then. Since the issue is fixed and it's been 15 years of a dry basement, do we need to disclose this? And in general, is there a timeframe for the seller disclosure? For example, does the seller only disclosure issues that have occurred within the past 10 years?

    • Asked by Beckett
    • Davenport, IA
    • 301 views
    • Selling
    • 3 months ago
    7 Answers

  • Does the home seller need to disclose water issues?

    Hi,

    Does the home seller need to disclose water issues, flooding, or leaking? Our first home had water issues, and we don't want to ever deal with that again. What can we do to ensure that we buy a dry house?

    • Asked by Crystal
    • Destin, FL
    • 1262 views
    • Buying
    • 3 months ago
    16 Answers

  • how do i return a key and sign for an expired contract?

    My contract expires thursday .i would like to return keys sign ,I am being referred to another realtor who is a family friend and just passed realty test.

    • Asked by Renee Caraballo
    • port charlotte florida, FL
    • 301 views
    • Tips & Advice
    • 3 months ago
    6 Answers

  • I am retiring in two years. Should I buy now?

    I will retire in two years and want to buy a home in Texas to be closer to family; currently in Pennsylvania. My thought process - I still would have a job (credit score is in the exceptional range) and I would have a couple to years to make any improvements to the home while still employed. Inventory is high right now and I may be able to get a good deal. Is this a wise idea? (note - Cedar Hill or Duncanville TX is where I am currently looking)

    • Asked by Biddy Brooks
    • Cedar Hill, TX
    • 386 views
    • Buying
    • 3 months ago
    12 Answers

  • Is it my realtor's job to actively find me a home?

    To add clarity:

    Any house I get is contingent on sale of home I am now in. I don't have money in bank and wouldn't qualify for loan.

    Daughter's name is on this house also. She lives with me and turns 22 next month.



    Realtor found one home. She pulled me aside beforehand saying my daughter shouldn't participate in finding the home as she will probably be leaving me soon anyway, And daughter should definitely have no say so.



    I explained I needed a place that would work whether my daughter stayed with me, or whether I was by myself.



    She took great effort to exclude my daughter from seeing the home. My daughter came along anyway, and the home was too far from my daughter's work so we had no interest in it.



    Since then have no contact with realtor, unless I contact about seeing a particular home I see online.

    Even then, she tells me she has an open house, or she has other clients that day, so I feel rushed and like I'm imposing.



    Am I out of line for thinking realtor should be finding a home for us? I've bought two other homes and agent always located the home.



    At realtor's suggestion I've driven to different cities to see if I like them since I've never been there before.

    Also at realtor suggestion, I searched through the listings on Zillow realtor.com homes.com and everywhere trying to find a place. And then I drive by to see if it would even work, and I'm just really tired. Is there an easier way? Is there somebody that sells you a home and finds a home for you?



    She's also asking me to pinpoint specific subdivisions that she can put on her radar, but subdivisions change every few streets.



    When I have found houses in nearby subdivisions I am interested in, I've been surprised realtor hasn't contacted to let me know they were for sale... often they're closing before I see them.

    • Asked by Jerome
    • Chattanooga, TN
    • 338 views
    • Buying
    • 3 months ago
    6 Answers

  • How to renovate a house with bad credit?

    I got my mother's estate,needs renovations, owe 10,000 and I have bad credit. What can I do to fix it?

    • Asked by Laura White
    • Talladega, AL
    • 1281 views
    • Remodeling
    • 3 months ago
    4 Answers

  • Is Emberhome a legit homebuying company?

    I would like to sell my home three bedroom two bath manufactured home. The bathroom has been upgraded. It has tile floors, up-to-date vanity.

    • Asked by Shanieka Revely
    • Ludowici, FL
    • 273 views
    • Selling
    • 3 months ago
    1 Answer

  • Can I do a pocket listing?

    If we list our home as a pocket listing, will it then now show on some websites? We've been reading about Zillow not showing homes that were privately listed. So, if I do a pocket listing will Zillow not show it? Are other companies doing this?



    We wanted to test the waters on our house and start with a pocket listing. We know there's a range of values for our house and we want to start with the high end, so we thought a pocket listing would be a good test of interest. We prefer a pocket listing at a high price, rather than listing high and having to decrease the price.

    • Asked by Vanessa
    • Naperville, IL
    • 1275 views
    • Selling
    • 4 months ago
    18 Answers

  • How do I cancel a list in agreement correctly?

    I'd like to cancel my listing agreement with my agent. I want to make sure that it's done correctly. How do I cancel a listing agreement?

    7 Answers

  • agent didn’t have me sign an agreement prior to showing ?

    My agent did not have us sign an agreement prior to showing us houses. We found a house and verbally made an offer. When he wrote up the offer he didn’t tell us that the selling agent had agreed to a 4% commission. He sent us the contract electronically with 1% of closing over the price we verbally agreed on and told us we would get the money back at closing. Not true. Are we stuck paying his fee now ?

    • Asked by Robert Nichols
    • Pass Christian, MS
    • 1220 views
    • Buying
    • 4 months ago
    9 Answers

  • How to go about a quick sale on my house?

    Want to sell my house fast in a forclosure and need to find out my best options and I think that a quick sell is going to be my best bet

    • Asked by Kris Brower
    • White river junction Vermont,
    • 544 views
    • Selling
    • 4 months ago
    7 Answers

  • What do i need to do for home puchase between friends?

    We have signed a joint tenancy agreement. I want to now include a prenup but for friends. The language would be regarding splitting equity buildup, what to do for upon selling home and other additions. I will be closing in the next 3 to 4 ddays.can you advise the steps to take. Can you advise the form needed and lastly please add any additional thoughts. Thank you



    The property is a single story residence which we both will live in.

    • Asked by Angela Ward
    • LANCASTER, FL
    • 1209 views
    • Buying
    • 4 months ago
    3 Answers

  • Like to become a first time home owner what I need to do?

    Looking to become a first time home owner what and who l need to reach out to I found a home I'm interested in buying but I need assistance?

    • Asked by David Lambert
    • AUGUSTA GA, FL
    • 1589 views
    • Buying
    • 4 months ago
    5 Answers

  • Problem with neighbors preventing sale of lot?

    I have an unimproved lot that was for sale. Had an offer, but the day before closing the neighbors got into an altercation with the buyer and the buyer withdrew his contract. My agent said I have to disclose this and it is preventing any potential buyers. Is there a timeframe on disclosing problems with neighbors? I really need to sale this lot.

    • Asked by Connie
    • Havelock, NC
    • 376 views
    • Tips & Advice
    • 4 months ago
    4 Answers

  • Can I sign a buyer agreement to see 2 houses?

    I want to get a feel for the agent and the area before I commit to either. Can I sign a buyer agreement that allows me to see 2-4 houses with the agent and that's it? If I like the agent and area, then I'm fine committing for a longer time period. So, are there short term buyer agreements?

    • Asked by Sarah
    • St John, IN
    • 433 views
    • Buying
    • 5 months ago
    14 Answers

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