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How do I get a copy of a title the county says is in its 'dead files'?

My fiancés aunt, uncle, and cousin are staying with us while they sort out a housing program that needs a copy of the title to their old house, which they bought back in 1973 from a company thats long out of business. The county says the title is in their 'dead files' and basically impossible to pull, and every online service that claims they can get it wants payment upfront, which feels like a scam. Could an agent point me toward the right way to actually track this down?

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How often do lenders actually enforce a due-on-sale clause between co-owners?

My partner and I are both on the deed to our Pennsylvania home, but only he is on the mortgage. He is transferring his share to me through a notarized quitclaim deed, with no money changing hands, and he will remain solely responsible for the payments. I understand this could trigger the due-on-sale clause. How often do lenders actually enforce that between existing co-owners?

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Why isn't my house selling even with two deals falling through?

My house has been on the market since spring and weve already had two buyers back out, the last one just today so Im kinda raw about it. Its got a new roof, new windows, a new foundation, and new electrical with EV charging, plus good schools and no blackout risk. Can an agent tell me whats actually scaring buyers off?

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How long would it take for appreciation to cover my closing costs and interest?

I recently purchased a home in Ellensburg, Washington for $390,000 with $200,000 down at a 5.75 percent interest rate. Assuming the local market neither appreciates nor depreciates further from here, I am trying to understand, as a matter of rough calculation, how many years of holding the property it would typically take before appreciation offsets both my closing costs and the cumulative interest paid. Could an agent familiar with this market offer a reasonable estimate?

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Is it harder to sell a 2-bedroom house than a 3- or 4-bedroom one?

My house is a 2 bedroom that cant be converted to a 3 or 4 bedroom because of the layout, and even though its well maintained Im wondering if a real estate agent thinks a 2 bedroom is just naturally a harder sell than a bigger one when I go to list it in a couple years.

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Can I appeal a property tax assessment that's higher than what I paid?

We bought our house in Kent, WA for $785k, but four comparable houses nearby have sold since for $705k to $730k. The countys new assessment came in at $812k, and our tax bill jumped to about $7,900. We have a few weeks to appeal, so can an agent tell me if our comps are strong enough to get it lowered?

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I’m trying to buy a house 5 years from. I have over $30,000 in debt from credit cards,personal loans

I have over $30,000 in debt from credit cards, personal loans, and car loan. I also have student loans. I’m working with a non profit money management company that’s going to lump everything into one payment (not including student loans) so I can be able get this paid off and raise my score so I can buy a home. Will this help or hurt me?

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What are the closing rules for the seller

We sold our home through a Realitor and I need to know what she can subtract from the selling price

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What fees can a realotor subtract from the original selling price?

What closing fees do I have to pay?

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How can I confirm a foreclosed property is ready for resale when county records still show the previ

I’m looking into a foreclosed property, but the county records still show the previous owner, and I’m not sure if everything has been properly updated yet. I’m also worried there might be unpaid taxes or liens that could cause problems when I try to sell the property later.nnFor those who have dealt with foreclosure or REO properties, what do you usually check before putting a property back on the market? Do you wait for the ownership records to be updated first, or can you start checking for outstanding issues while that process is still going on?nnI’d appreciate any advice from people who have actually dealt with this situation. I’m trying to avoid delays or unexpected problems down the road.

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