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What should I know about 55+ communities?

I am thinking about buying a home in a 55+ community. I am a widow and want a place with no stairs and some older people that I can get to know. I am a little worried about resale for my kids and also if all of the fees etc. are going to be too much for me. Are 55+ communities a good idea or should I look more at a condo in a large building that leans older? Thank you.

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I don't want to rent anymore

How do I buy a home? How much money do I really need because I am so sick of having a landlord and making monthly payments to her. I want to own something but I don't have anything saved.

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How do i get my part of the house sell?

My boyfriend and i bought a house together in 2020 and we' have both been paying the mortgage (we take turns, usually or sometimes split). We also had a roommate who helped pay the mortgage, but a lot of my money whent into the house. We broke up last month and I am living with my aunt and we want to sell the house but he says since my name isn't on it, I don't get any money from the sell. Is that true? How do i get the money back that I paid for mortgage?

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How do I find a real estate agent who specializes in helping first-time buyers?

I am completely new to the real estate market and feel a bit overwhelmed by the entire process. I want an agent who will be patient and walk me through every step without rushing me into a decision. What questions should I ask during an interview to make sure they are a good fit for a beginner?

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Should we sell our large family home before or after we retire?

My wife and I are about two years away from retirement and want to downsize to a smaller townhouse. Our current house is quite large and the property taxes in our New Jersey suburb are getting heavy. We aren't sure if it makes more sense to sell while we are still employed to make qualifying for our next mortgage easier, or wait until we actually retire so we don't have to move twice. Has anyone navigated this timeline recently?

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Is a bathtub a home requirement?

Live in a one bathroom ranch. Can no longer step over ba

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How far in advance should I start the home buying process before my lease ends?

My current apartment lease expires in about seven months, and I really want to transition into owning my own place rather than renewing. I haven't started touring homes yet, but I have been browsing listings online. I'm not sure how long the mortgage pre-approval, house hunting, and closing process actually takes in today's market.

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When is the best time to sell a rental property that currently has tenants living in it?

I own a single-family rental home and the current lease doesn't expire for another six months. The tenants are great and pay on time, but I am ready to move on from being a landlord. Does it make more sense to wait until their lease is completely up before putting it on the market? I'm worried that trying to show the house while they live there will be too disruptive and turn off potential buyers.

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How do I make sure I know everything about a house before buying?

we are hoping to move near to where we currently live, just need a bigger place. One of the things i HATE about where we are now is the misquitos. They are everywhere! As soon as spring starts they come out and no amount of spray or lawn treatment does anything. I think it's because of the creek behind the house, which we loved when we toured in the late fall and there wasn't a single bug. HOW COULD I HAVE KNOWN? Anyway, how am i to find those things out? I refuse to move again after this next move so I want it to be perfect.

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How soon is too soon to sell a house after buying it if we need to relocate for work?

We bought our first home just under a year ago, but my spouse recently received an unexpected job transfer to another state. We love the house, but keeping it as a rental from across the country sounds overwhelming. I know selling this quickly means we might lose money after closing costs and agent commissions. Are there any general rules of thumb for how long you should hold onto a property before selling to minimize the hit?

Asked by Josh L | 04-16-2026 | 632 Views | Selling | Updated 6 months ago

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