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How long do I need to be at a new job before a mortgage lender will approve me for a home loan?

I recently graduated and started my first full-time salaried position about three months ago. Before this, I was working part-time while finishing my degree. I am hoping to buy a small condo in the Seattle area within the next year, but I have heard that lenders usually want to see two years of consistent employment history. Does my time in college count toward that requirement, or do I need to wait until I have been at this specific company for a longer period?

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How can I get an apprisal on property?In was county texas

I just need an appraisal

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I am 72. Can I still buy a house?

Can I buy a house?

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Can I cancel my listing agreement if my real estate agent is not doing a good job?

I signed an exclusive right to sell contract a month ago, but my agent has not hosted any open houses or run the digital ads they promised. The house is barely getting any showings. I am frustrated and want to know how difficult it is to break a contract and find a new realtor.

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Can I switch mortgage lenders after I've already been pre-approved?

I got pre-approved with my local credit union a few weeks ago, but now another lender is offering a much better interest rate. We haven't found a house yet, so I'm not locked into a specific property. Will starting a new application with this second lender hurt my credit score, or is it normal to shop around at this stage?

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What is the difference between a mortgage broker and going directly to a bank?

My husband and I are first-time homebuyers looking around Austin. We keep hearing conflicting advice from family members about where to get our loan. Some say we should just use the bank where we have our checking accounts, while others highly recommend finding an independent broker to shop rates for us. Does one option usually have lower closing costs or faster processing times?

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Why is my house not selling?

Beautiful house, big yard, good school. 40 days on market and only 2 people come see it. My agent says the market is slow but I see other houses sell fast. Is it my agent or my house? I am very frustrated.

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Found mold in the crawlspace

Buying a house, just did the inspection. They found 'white fuzzy growth' in the crawlspace. The seller says it’s just mildew from the rain. Should I run away from this deal or is it easy to clean up? I have kids with asthma.

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Agent won't show me houses without preapproval?

I'm not sure if I even want to move to the suburbs from the city. I just want to get a feel for the houses and see if i could live there. The agent I talked to said he wouldn't show me any houses without preapproval. i get he doesn't want to waste his time if i can't afford the house. but i also don't want to waste my time on preapproval if i might not even move. Do I have to have preapproval to see a house?

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Should I renovate my kitchen before selling?

I had an agent walk through my home to get an idea of what price I can get for it. The agent said I need to renovate my kitchen before I sell. I don't have the money for this and I don't want to deal with it. I just want to sell my house. What do I do?

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