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Is it better to move out or stay in the home while it is on the market during a divorce?

My partner and I are separating and plan to list our home in Phoenix within the next few weeks. I am trying to decide if I should move into an apartment now or wait until the house is under contract to ensure the property remains staged and well-maintained. I am worried about how an empty house might look to buyers versus one that is still occupied, and I want to make sure the home shows in its best light to maximize our eventual sale price.

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Can I hold the seller responsible for a water heater that failed the day after closing?

We just moved into our new home yesterday and woke up to a flooded utility room because the water heater tank burst. During the final walk-through, everything appeared to be in working order, but now we are wondering if the seller was aware of an ongoing issue and failed to disclose it. We are trying to figure out if there is any standard protocol for handling major appliance failures that happen so soon after the title transfer.

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How can I verify property lines before closing if the neighbor's fence seems misplaced?

We are currently in the process of buying a home in a suburban neighborhood and noticed the neighbor’s fence sits about three feet inside what we thought was our yard based on the listing photos. The seller claims the fence has been there for over a decade, but the plot map provided by the county looks different. We want to know what professional services we should hire to ensure we aren't losing land or inheriting a boundary dispute before we sign the final papers.

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How can I eventually remove Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) from my loan without refinancing?

I bought my home a few years ago with a low down payment, and my monthly PMI payment is quite high. I’ve noticed that home values in my neighborhood have increased significantly recently, and I’ve been making extra payments toward my principal. I’m looking for the standard steps to request a cancellation from my lender once I reach that 20% equity mark, especially if I don't want to go through the cost of a full refinance.

Asked by Elizabeth | 07-08-2026 | 314 Views | Home Loans | Updated 3 months ago

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Should I put more money toward my down payment or use it to buy down my mortgage interest rate?

I have a set amount of cash saved up for my home purchase in the Pacific Northwest. I am trying to decide if it is more beneficial in the long run to have a smaller loan balance by increasing my down payment or to pay points at closing to secure a lower interest rate for the life of the loan. I am looking for a general way to calculate the break-even point to see which option provides more value over a ten-year period.

Asked by Olga | 07-08-2026 | 389 Views | Home Loans | Updated 3 months ago

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Can I sell as is?

have not been able to sell my commercial building in cooperstown for almost 10 years. has leaking roof w/some interior damage. have not been able to get someone to fix it. can i sell it as is? how much will i lose?

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Can I sell my house as is?

I'm wondering how much improvement I need to do to sell my house

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Can I sell a condo as is?

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how much do you lose selling a house as is?

I have been renting my house in PA for the last 3 years and am ready to sell. I know it is in rough shape but I'm not sure how much money to put into it before listing. It could use new carpet and paint, there is also some wood rot on the three-seasons room. Will I make more if I fix everything first?

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