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  • how do i return a key and sign for an expired contract?

    My contract expires thursday .i would like to return keys sign ,I am being referred to another realtor who is a family friend and just passed realty test.

    • Asked by Renee Caraballo
    • port charlotte florida, FL
    • 331 views
    • Tips & Advice
    • Created 4 months ago
    6 Answers

  • Is Emberhome a legit homebuying company?

    I would like to sell my home three bedroom two bath manufactured home. The bathroom has been upgraded. It has tile floors, up-to-date vanity.

    • Asked by Shanieka Revely
    • Ludowici, FL
    • 314 views
    • Selling
    • Created 4 months ago
    1 Answer

  • How do I cancel a list in agreement correctly?

    I'd like to cancel my listing agreement with my agent. I want to make sure that it's done correctly. How do I cancel a listing agreement?

    7 Answers

  • What do i need to do for home puchase between friends?

    We have signed a joint tenancy agreement. I want to now include a prenup but for friends. The language would be regarding splitting equity buildup, what to do for upon selling home and other additions. I will be closing in the next 3 to 4 ddays.can you advise the steps to take. Can you advise the form needed and lastly please add any additional thoughts. Thank you



    The property is a single story residence which we both will live in.

    • Asked by Angela Ward
    • LANCASTER, FL
    • 1230 views
    • Buying
    • Created 5 months ago
    4 Answers

  • I got 5 acres w 2 houses, can I split the lot/houses in FL?

    I bought a home on 5 acres, and later built a better house on the lot. Now I am selling but no one wants to buy land with 2 houses - price too high!

    So I am thinking that dividing the lot in half so each house can be sold seperately.

    But I do not know how to do that!

    Advice?

    • Asked by Michele Davis
    • Venice, FL
    • 1199 views
    • Tips & Advice
    • Created 6 months ago
    5 Answers

  • Do l need a lawyer to buy an as is house for 3000.00 ?

    My friend has an as is house for 3k .What legal documents should l be taking to the table?

    I am not sure of the process.

    • Asked by Kathy Ralston
    • St Louis, FL
    • 419 views
    • Buying
    • Created 6 months ago
    6 Answers

  • Why would somebody want to purchase an extra lot?

    I live in a subdivision. When I bought the house, it was the last one in the subdivision but they have since built on. I ended up with a huge yard and extra lot. I get calls and texts several times a week of people asking to buy the extra lot. I don’t understand why anyone would want to buy it or how it would work. The land is now between houses. Can you tell me why anyone would want to buy an extra lot in the middle of a neighborhood?

    • Asked by Abby
    • Jonesborough, FL
    • 403 views
    • Selling
    • Created 6 months ago
    5 Answers

  • Want to applyforahudhome?

    Need help finding the right place and to get it started and thank you for your time so I need help finding out how to apply

    • Asked by Angela Crowley
    • Goshen, FL
    • 608 views
    • Buying
    • Created 7 months ago
    2 Answers

  • How do I respond to a lowball offer?

    Listed at $395,000 on the water in the northeast area of Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. and offer is $360,000.

    • Asked by Mike Keen
    • Indianapolis, FL
    • 1386 views
    • Selling
    • Created 7 months ago
    6 Answers

  • if i signed a buyer addendum in rhode island with a realtor?

    HI if i signed a buyer addendum in rhode island with a realtor am i liable to have to stay with them? or can i just look at places on my own and go with the realtor that is showing property if i decide to purchase

    • Asked by Diane Conlon
    • Smithfield, FL
    • 457 views
    • Buying
    • Created 7 months ago
    2 Answers

  • how do i find a mortgage lender?

    i am looking to see where i start and where i can go from there. i am a first time home buyer. i believe that i have done everything wrong

    • Asked by Chris
    • i don't know, FL
    • 1176 views
    • Buying
    • Created 7 months ago
    7 Answers

  • Is there a form to be signed when the buyer wants to repres?

    Buyer wants to represent themselves on a transaction, is there a form to be signed so that the Listing Agent is covered?

    • Asked by Greg Jones
    • San Antonio, FL
    • 289 views
    • Buying
    • Created 8 months ago
    4 Answers

  • I did a deal 17 years ago and I do not have paperwork ?

    I did a deal 17 years ago and the buyer called me to say that there was asbestos and claims it was there since they bought the home. The home had a home inspector but I do not remember who it was or the lawyer.What do I do in this case? I did not know what to pick for Category.I shridded all my files after 10 years

    3 Answers

  • The state wants to buy my house?

    The state wants to buy my house, but I don't want to move. Do I have to sell it to them? I also think I could get more for my house than what the state is offering me. Do I use a real estate agent to negotiate for me? Or do I get a lawyer? It doesn't seem right that they can just take my house and lowball me.

    3 Answers

  • Insurance went way up can’t afford it?

    My home insurance went up $300/month. It’s so unexpected and out of my budget. Now I can’t afford my house payments. What are my options? I really don’t want to sell, but am I forced to since I can’t afford this?

    4 Answers

  • Buying single family recent fire damge?

    I want to purchase a property that was recently in a kitchen fire how do I purchase and get money for rehab ?

    2 Answers

  • Have a lien on my house need to sell ?

    House needs remodeling so I can get top dollar or I will lose hundreds of thousands sell as is for 500,000 remodeled its worth close to 1 million

    3 Answers

  • What constitutes a legal bedroom in MA?

    Can a room be considered a "bedroom" if it's a throughway to another bedroom?

    (Example, bedroom "A" has 1 door and windows. However that rooms only door exits into a "secondary" bedroom/ Bedroom B.

    So Bedroom B has 2 doors, one to enter Bedroom A & one door to get into a mudroom, then living room and kitchen. )



    Picture the floor plan as a squared U almost lol. It works, but not well at times lol. Thanks you and Happy Holidays everyone

    • Asked by Finn
    • Sutton, FL
    • 419 views
    • Tips & Advice
    • Created 11 months ago
    1 Answer

  • Do you need a realtor to move to the Villages?

    I'm thinking of moving to the Villages in Florida. Since it's a retirement community, do I need a realtor? Or do they have their own process?

    • Asked by Grace
    • The Villages, FL
    • 336 views
    • Buying
    • Created 1 year ago
    2 Answers

  • Reduce capital gains tax on 2nd home, convert into primary?

    Referring to article written by Kelsey Heath, she says: a second home can be converted into primary residence and therefore, would qualify for a primary residence capital gains tax exclusion. To qualify for the exclusion, you must meet both the ownership and use tests. This means you must have owned the home and lived in it as your primary residence for at least two of the five years preceding the sale, but the two years do not need to be consecutive." I currently am in the process of selling my Huntington Beach Ca home. We have owned the home for 5 years now. I am a resident of Utah. In the past 5 years, we have spend between 45-50% of our time at this home here in Huntington Beach, which would mean in the past 5 years we have lived here more than 2 years. Would this not qualify for the reduction of capital gains tax along with the real estate withholding exemption?

    2 Answers

  • When would I need to sell to avoid paying capital gains?

    I lived in a condo from 2018-2023 but then moved out and have been using the property as a rental. How soon would I need to sell it to avoid paying the capital gains tax in Florida? The property is worth $160,000 currently, the property was put in my name by a relative that paid $90,000 for it.

    • Asked by Danielle
    • Saint Petersburg, FL
    • 441 views
    • Selling
    • Created 1 year ago
    5 Answers

  • How do you get rid of a musty smell in the house?

    We have a 1938 two-story colonial cream city brick home. We bought the house over 35 years ago, but we cannot get rid of this “musty” pungent smell. It has permeated on our clothes and belongings and we take it with us everywhere we go. What can we do? We have tried several things over the years: pulling up carpeting, reinsulating the walls, checking plumbing, using air filters, etc. Nothing seems to work. What else can we do???

    • Asked by Jamie Tomasello
    • Kenosha, FL
    • 804 views
    • Tips & Advice
    • Created 1 year ago
    4 Answers

  • Can I get a renovation loan and home loan simultaneously?

    Can I get a renovation loan and home loan at the same time? I'm interested in purchasing a house that also needs a lot of renovation. I don't have enough cash for the renovation. So I'm wondering if I can add to my home loan? Or do I take out a second loan? What's the best way to go about this? Thanks!

    • Asked by Jerry
    • Havana, FL
    • 542 views
    • Buying
    • Created 1 year ago
    2 Answers

  • Buying a home, do I need to pay extra now?

    I'm just starting my home search. I talked to an agent who said that I might need to pay his commission, but that maybe we could get the seller to pay. Is this normal?

    • Asked by Keith
    • Tallahassee, FL
    • 280 views
    • Buying
    • Created 1 year ago
    2 Answers

  • What do I do to get a quick sale of my parents home ?

    There is no will . Just myself and sister. I been paying the mortgage for 4 years now. I just want the deed in our name. Chase mortgage will transfer the mortgage over to our names if we can transfer the deed over.

    3 Answers

  • Mas de 8 cuartos en una casa que es de 3 normalmente?

    En una casa hay 8 cuartos y vienen más de 10 personas estos cuartos son pequeños que solo alcanza una cama personal y un armario amable super pequeño la casa no esta acondicionado de la mejor manera no funciona el aire acondicionado el césped no lo cortan adecuadamente es legal que construyan cuartos así de pequeños para rentables?

    • Asked by Lohana
    • Hollywood florida, FL
    • 512 views
    • Renting
    • Created 1 year ago
    1 Answer

  • 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
    • 336 views
    • Buying
    • Created 1 year ago
    2 Answers

  • 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
    • 497 views
    • Selling
    • Created 1 year ago
    2 Answers

  • 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
    • 766 views
    • Selling
    • Created 1 year ago
    5 Answers

  • Should I wait until the Fall to sell my house?

    I have a friend that told me to wait until the Fall to sell my house. He said that it will be a better time to sell. And he said I may pay less in commission. Is this true? What are your thoughts?

    • Asked by Sandy
    • Tallahassee, FL
    • 794 views
    • Selling
    • Created 1 year ago
    3 Answers

  • Who owns my property photos?

    Who owns my property photos? I had listed my house over a year ago, but had it delisted after a month because of a family illness. I'd like to list again and use the same photos. I'd also like to share them on my social media. Do I have ownership of my property photos to use however I want?

    • Asked by Mike
    • Pensacola, FL
    • 1201 views
    • Marketing
    • Created 1 year ago
    11 Answers

  • Can our agent demand their commission B4 closing?

    Our listing company is insisting that we bring a cashier's check to them before closing because the lender the buyers are using doesn't work with them. Our listing agreement states that they will receive their money AT closing. They want $3000 prior to closing the deal.

    4 Answers

  • Usda Home Loan?

    I live in Tennessee but want to move close to family in Florida. I've checked addresses for eligiblity and USDA map shows it is eligible. I've not begun the process of even applying for the loan but wanted to know if I can live in one state but apply to get the loan in another? I work at a big known retail store and transfer will not be a problem.

    • Asked by Heather Sisemore
    • i don't know, FL
    • 561 views
    • Home Loans
    • Created 1 year ago
    4 Answers

  • Talk to me about mortgage recasting?

    What is mortgage recasting? How do i know if I should do it? And how often should I do it?

    I took out a loan $350K at 6.6% last year. Thanks!

    3 Answers

  • Can I offer a home a cash price for the house ?

    I have won a money and want to buy a new home

    And offer a lower price than what the realtor said

    Is it up to the home owner to decide



    • Asked by Trudie Hoffmann
    • Gallup, FL
    • 528 views
    • Buying
    • Created 1 year ago
    5 Answers

  • Is Barbara Murray still practicing in NoVA?

    I’m looking for Barbara Murray, who represented me and my husband Arthur in 1994. I would like to talk to her about selling. Thank you, Donna

    • Asked by Donna Brusoski
    • Alexandria, FL
    • 452 views
    • Selling
    • Created 1 year ago
    2 Answers

  • What are the pros and cons of an HOA?

    What are the pros and cons of buying in a homeowner's association neighborhood? I'm moving to a new area where they seem more common. This is new to me and seems like an extra cost with a lot of extra rules. And all the shows on TV make it seem kind of ridiculous. I know that's an exaggeration, but still.

    • Asked by Emily
    • Naples, FL
    • 392 views
    • Buying
    • Created 1 year ago
    4 Answers

  • Is it risky to buy a FSBO home with renter living in it?

    Looking at a for sale by owner property but the owner's adult son is still living there. They say he will move out when we close but I'm afraid it might be risky since he isn't really a part of the sale. Any advice?

    • Asked by Miguel C
    • Kissimmee, FL
    • 552 views
    • Buying
    • Created 1 year ago
    3 Answers

  • What constitutes a bedroom in Milwaukee WI?

    I think the city has incorrectly listed my property as having 10 bedrooms. What is considered a bedroom? How do I prove otherwise?

    • Asked by Della
    • Milwaukee, FL
    • 762 views
    • Tips & Advice
    • Created 1 year ago
    2 Answers

  • Can I sell my fathers property without registration?

    Can I sell my father's property directly without our registration? A property has the registration name of my father.

    • Asked by Taylor
    • Tallahassee, FL
    • 417 views
    • Selling
    • Created 1 year ago
    1 Answer

  • Can I get residency in a state if I am renting?

    Can I get residency in a state if I'm renting or do I need to own property? My utilities are included in my rent and I pay my landlord directly. I moved recently and would like to have my residency here if possible.

    • Asked by Angelica
    • Tampa, FL
    • 838 views
    • Tips & Advice
    • Created 1 year ago
    2 Answers

  • How much less should you offer when paying cash?

    How much less should you offer on a house when paying cash? I know it makes me a stronger buyer, but the market is also competitive. Is there a general guide?

    • Asked by Sonja
    • Miami, FL
    • 1454 views
    • Buying
    • Created 1 year ago
    3 Answers

  • What is house hacking?

    I've heard of house hacking. But what is house hacking? And I supposed I should ask if it's worth it??

    2 Answers

  • Why would median list price be different than home value?

    Why would median list price be different than home value? I'm finding different numbers for the areas that I'm searching in and I don't understand the difference. What's more accurate?

    2 Answers

  • How do I know if a house is abandoned?

    How do I know if a house is abandoned? What can I do if the house is abandoned? I am worried about the effect it will have on my home.

    • Asked by Gazim
    • i don't know, FL
    • 649 views
    • Tips & Advice
    • Created 2 years ago
    1 Answer

  • How do I know if a house needs flood insurance?

    How do I know if a house needs flood insurance? It seems like the area I'm looking in may get a lot of water, but there's nothing definitive like a lake next to it.

    • Asked by Rick
    • Gainesville, FL
    • 454 views
    • Buying
    • Created 2 years ago
    2 Answers

  • Does Titusville Florida get a lot of hurricanes ?

    I’m looking to move to plant city or Titusville Florida, how’s the weather all year round? Do they get a lot of hurricanes ?

    • Asked by Doreen Ryder
    • Plant City, FL
    • 692 views
    • Renting
    • Created 2 years ago
    1 Answer

  • Why aren't many homes for sale?

    We're looking to move, but it seems like there's not many homes for sale. Why is this?

    • Asked by Sarah
    • i don't know, FL
    • 513 views
    • Buying
    • Created 2 years ago
    7 Answers

  • Are outbuildings required to be "broom ready" same as house?

    I sold my house and have an old abandoned cabin without any services used as a storage facility. The buyer is requiring me to pay $1600 for cleanup of abandoned items stating it is also required to be broom clean. Nothing in contract states broom clean. Left house broom clean but not cabin. They are threating taking me to court. I don't believe I am responsible for this condition. What is your opinion?

    • Asked by Cynthia Sessink
    • Tipton Michigan, FL
    • 683 views
    • Selling
    • Created 2 years ago
    4 Answers

  • How do I go from renting to owning?

    I'm hoping to buy a place in a couple years. Currently I rent. How do I go from renting to owning?

    • Asked by Damien
    • i don't know, FL
    • 668 views
    • Buying
    • Created 2 years ago
    5 Answers

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