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How do I buy a house with a friend?

My current roommate and I are renting. If we put our money together we could afford to buy a house. Buy I'm worried about buying a house with a friend. What if one of us wants to move out? Could we buy each other out? How do I proceed while also protecting myself and my finances?

Asked by Eric | Santa Barbara, CA | 07-03-2024 | 793 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago

How do I choose a college rental investment?

What are some parameters for choosing an investment property at a college? We're just starting our search and aren't totally sure on how to choose a college that would have good rental terms.

Asked by Maggie | Bloomington, IN | 06-24-2024 | 835 Views | Investing | Updated 1 year ago

Seller Never Satisfied The Repairs?

I fell in love with a house in April 2024 and never imagined I'd be in a position where I still haven't closed by June 21, 2024. My agreement of sale (AOS) was signed on April 9. My original close date was May 10, 2024. A few days before closing I was notified there were 3 outstanding permits with our city's L&I department and the property was in violation. We added an addendum to the agreement of sale stating the seller would address all repairs required by the city before closing and we rescheduled the closing date. All parties signed. Since that time, I have had closings set for May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20 - Change in Terms agreements (CTAs) were in place for each of these new closing dates and the Seller has yet to complete the repairs according to the city's satisfaction. The city has re-inspected the property twice. I decided to pursue an escrow agreement with the Seller so we could close with funds set aside for the repairs. They promised to review it but took 1 full week to do so. I had additional redlines to their response and my attorney and I sent a new escrow proposal on June 19. My agent told me on 6/20/24 that the Seller was reaching out to the city to get more clarification on the date of final inspection for the repairs. That was over 24 hours ago and I've had no update from anyone (despite following up). The CTA for the AOS expired on June 20 at 11:59pm with all of the above in limbo. Since I haven't heard from anyone, what are my next steps? I hope to speak with my attorney this afternoon. Does anyone have experience with a transaction like this? I have been ready to move forward since May 10. I feel blindsided by these repairs and further blindsided by the fact that the seller is not making them in a timely fashion. It scares me that they are doing work and yet not passing inspections. Also, I've had to extend my rental agreement to have a place to live while all of these repairs occur. I've scheduled and rescheduled movers, cleaning crews, and handymen. I've changed insurance companies in preparation for the move (for a good home/auto rate vs. what I was paying as a renter). And I've been scheduling time off from work for the closing and the move, which ultimately has not yet happened. I am so frustrated and I am going into my 4th month of dealing with this. Now that the agreement of sale has expired, what are my options (if any)? Do I walk away and leave my earnest money deposit on the table? Or, do I decide to pursue a lawsuit for the Seller's negligence/breach of contract? This has cost me so much, not to mention several interest rate extensions to maintain my current interest rate with my lender. Those extensions also come at a cost. Thanks in advance for the insight.

Asked by Morgan Wade | Philadelphia, FL | 06-21-2024 | 418 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago

I want to sell quickly because I inherited a condo.?

I am painting the whole inside With a professional painter. I need a new stove, and I have furniture to stage. What incentives can I offer to make a quick sale

Asked by Sally Catalana | San Rafael, CA | 06-18-2024 | 1,126 Views | Tips & Advice | Updated 1 year ago

Who should I hire to find warehouses for lease?

I'm looking for an industrial or flex space for lease. When researching on my own, the visible spaces are either too large or insufficient information to decide. Furthermore, agents tend to focus on selling and buying industrial or flex spaces.

Asked by Elaine Hausner | Perth Amboy, NJ | 06-17-2024 | 854 Views | Renting | Updated 1 year ago

Real estate contract addendums ?

I am a beneficiary of a 2016 addendum for a commercial building adjacent to a income property the addendum was to separate mine from the sale. The owner and buyer both named I was an intentional beneficiary it covers necessary work and upgrades to the apartment and detailed use of property i now have none although I pay for out -of - pocket while the other tenants have social services and other perks. My landlord has done nothing to rectify the discrepancy nor has she offer or intend to fulfill the obligation she made to me and accepted bythe buyer

Asked by Amme | West York, PA | 06-14-2024 | 805 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 1 year ago

What kind of loan do we need for redemption ?

What kind of loan do we need for redemption ? Home loan for redemption of buying house back I’m within my 90 day window to be able for redemption and I’m in California

Asked by Genowa Walker | Los Angeles, CA | 06-13-2024 | 484 Views | Home Loans | Updated 1 year ago

Are there still deals out there for first home buyers?

My daughter is tired of renting and would like to be a home buyer but she can only afford about 1300 to 1500 house payments do they even exist

Asked by Christy Booher | Fort Worth, TX | 06-08-2024 | 608 Views | Affordable Housing | Updated 1 year ago

How do I find an Agent to sell a flip home in so seattle ?

try to sell a home that needs work in so seattle. can't seem to get any agent info on line. can you help

Asked by Dennis Herold | COVINGTON, FL | 06-08-2024 | 681 Views | Selling | Updated 1 year ago

Hired wrong agent?

My stepdaughter has an agent she is working with to sell her home in Wilmington. An offer has already been accepted on another house contingent upon the sale of her current house. The agent has told multiple people involved in the sale of the new house that the current house would be sold in 8 days. We are now 23 days in. The agent was late to the open house (not sure she would have made it if it wasn't for us asking when she would be at the house) and has had no communication unless we initiate it. How should we proceed from here as time is of the essence getting our current house sold so as not to loose our new house?

Asked by Ashley Watson | Wilmington, FL | 06-03-2024 | 927 Views | Selling | Updated 1 year ago