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Do I need to share my financial info with my realtor?

Hi. I don't feel comfortable sharing my financial information with people. I know I will need to share it with my lender, but I'd prefer for my realtor not to know. It's not a matter of trust, I'm just very private. Can I give my realtor my budget and not share other financial information with them?

Asked by Juan | San Diego, CA | 12-20-2023 | 1,589 Views | Buying | Updated 2 years ago

Can I sell my half of a duplex?

Hi. Can I sell my half of a duplex without my neighbor selling? They were initially marketed as one unit, but are now deeded separately. Should I alert my neighbor before I list my duplex for sale?

Asked by Mike | Morgan Hill, CA | 11-27-2023 | 1,447 Views | Selling | Updated 2 years ago

Is Lake Elsinore CA growing and good place to purchase?

I am looking to move to city of Lake Elsinore for my work and was wondering if Lake Elsinore is growing and is it good place to buy a home?

Asked by Joe | Lake Elsinore, CA | 11-16-2023 | 1,097 Views | Buying | Updated 2 years ago

What should I not negotiate when buying a home?

What should I not negotiate when buying a home? Are there things that are offensive or would end negotiations?

Asked by Rodrigo | San Diego, CA | 10-17-2023 | 544 Views | Buying | Updated 3 years ago

Can I sell a house with a home equity loan?

I have a mortgage and a home equity loan, can I sell my house? If I can sell a house with a home equity loan, what if I owe money on it?

Asked by Carlos | Bakersfield, CA | 09-11-2023 | 1,133 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 3 years ago

Should I get rid of my popcorn ceiling before selling?

Old popcorn ceilings throughout the home. Will I get a better value if I remove them? Seems overwhelming, so I prefer to leave it, but I also want to get the best value for my home.

Asked by Chris | Bakersfield, CA | 07-26-2023 | 1,622 Views | Remodeling | Updated 3 years ago

How can I protect my home during an open house?

How can I protect my belongings during an open house? While I certainly won't leave jewelry out to take, I'm wondering about other items, even basic things. With a lot of people walking through, I worrying about someone taking something.

Asked by Cherry | San Jose, CA | 07-11-2023 | 1,365 Views | Selling | Updated 3 years ago

How can I save money on a mortgage loan?

Is there anything I can do to save money on a mortgage?

Asked by Misha | San Diego, CA | 05-22-2023 | 992 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 3 years ago

Should we remodel half the home?

Our home is outdated and we want to sell. We could afford to remodel half the home, but is it worth it? Does it look weird if only 1 floor of our 2 story home is renovated? Or would the increase in home value outweigh the cost of the reno?

Asked by Miguel | Bakersfield, CA | 05-19-2023 | 749 Views | Selling | Updated 3 years ago

How common is fraud in real estate?

How common is fraud in real estate? What should we be aware of and watch out for regarding fraud?

Asked by Darren | Sacramento, CA | 04-26-2023 | 1,367 Views | Tips & Advice | Updated 3 years ago