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I need to sell but I owe more than I can sell for. what do I do?

I've got a townhouse in Tampa listed 4 months now — two price drops, still no real offers, just lowballs. I owe $198k at 6.4%, and at this point I'd probably have to sell for less than that plus closing costs. I moved out of state for work, can't carry rent + mortgage + HOA + taxes much longer, and renting it out already cost me money every month.nnhow should i price and negotiate when I'm underwater like this? Is a short sale realistic here, or should I just eat the loss and bring cash to closing?

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what agent or who do i contact for selling my manufactured home

3 beds, fireplace, master bath, extra full bath, kitchen, family room, breakfast nook, dining room, attic, shed, and a 1/2 screened-in back porch. No homes behind us.

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How long can the seller take to respond to my offer?

I made an offer, but have not heard back. Do they have a certain time to respond or can they decide to not respond to me?

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How many homes should I view before buying one?

And what's a good way to decide which one when you like multiple?

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How can I accurately gauge the 'vibe' of a neighborhood before making an offer?

We’ve found a few houses we like, but we are worried about what it is actually like to live on those specific streets day-to-day. We have tried driving by at different times of the week, but we want to know if there are other effective ways to check for things like noise levels, neighborly atmosphere, or local traffic patterns. What are some common strategies for vetting a community beyond just looking at the house itself?

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Is it appropriate to negotiate for the seller's patio furniture and riding mower to be included in the sale?

During the open house, we noticed the backyard set and the high-end lawn equipment fit the space perfectly, and we know the sellers are downsizing to a condo where they won't need these items. We are preparing our initial offer and wonder if including these personal property items in the contract is a good idea or if it complicates the mortgage process. Should we negotiate these items separately from the home price to keep the real estate deal clean?

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How do I negotiate effectively when the seller is also a licensed real estate agent representing themselves?

We are interested in a home where the owner is a professional listing agent, which feels a bit intimidating from a negotiation standpoint. We have our own buyer's agent, but we are worried that the seller's expertise might give them an upper hand when it comes to defending their asking price or handling repair requests. What are some tips for staying firm on our needs when the person on the other side of the table knows all the professional industry tactics?

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Downsizing from a $1.3M Boca house to a $700k condo. How much of my tax cap follows me?

Hi all, hoping someone can sanity check this for me. We've owned in Boca since 2006. Market value is around $1.3M, assessed is about $610k, so there's a big Save Our Homes gap sitting there. Now that the kids are out we're downsizing, looking at roughly $700k in Delray. I always assumed the whole cap just comes with us. A friend says no, if you buy cheaper you only get a portion of it. Is that right, and roughly what would actually transfer on those numbers? Other thing is we were planning to sell first and rent for a year while we figure out where we want to land. Does that gap cost us anything, or is there a deadline I should be watching? Thanks in advance, this is the part of moving I understand the least.

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how should I think about a fixer upper that has been on the market for over 100 days?

Found a home that I like. It is very close to the neighborhood that I really want and it checks some of my boxes. I didn't look at it at first becuase it is old and looks like it needs some work. It has been listed 121 days and looks like it hasn't been updated. If i go look at it, what should I think? like what questions should I ask and what things should I look for? I'm okay with some projects and stuff but nothing HUGE. thanks

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