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Does a good school boost property value?

I'm considering 2 areas. One has better schools and I'm wondering if I will have better resale value in the area with better schools.

Is a loan for a condo different than a house loan?

Is a mortgage for a condo different than a mortgage for a house?

with a quick sale, do I pay realtor commission in Michigan?

What does selling "subject to completion" mean?

What does selling "subject to completion" mean? The house I saw had projects that weren't finished. Does that mean the seller will finish the projects and then sell it?

Should I remodel my kitchen prior to selling??

Why does the seller pay all the commission?

It seems unfair that the entire commission falls on the seller. Why do they have to pay their agent and the buyer's agent?

Capital gains tax- how long can I wait to buy a home?

How long can I wait to buy a home and avoid capital gains tax?

How do I avoid paying capital gains tax?

Can I avoid paying capital gains tax? If so, how? I'm planning to sell and buy within the next year or so, but not immediately.

Do I need to disclose if there was a death in the home?

Death due to sickness. Do I need to disclose that when selling?

Should I get rid of my popcorn ceiling before selling?

Old popcorn ceilings throughout the home. Will I get a better value if I remove them? Seems overwhelming, so I prefer to leave it, but I also want to get the best value for my home.