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I just got a small inheritance. What to do? Invest, Refinance, Pay down mortgage?

I just got a small inheritance. What should I do with it? rnInvest it? rnRefinance mortgage?rnRecast mortgage?rnPay down mortgage? rnBury it in the backyard? rnrnKidding on that last one, but it feels like sometimes hiding it away is the best option. What shoud i do?

When do I officially own my home?

We are under contract in a house and will close in 60ish days. We are moving across country and I want to start sending my mail to the new house but the current owners are still there are told us that we can't. I'm not sure what they will do with it if we do but we have no where else to send it as we are sort of couch surfing for the next few months. Can we force them to allow us to send our mail there? What are our rights since we are under contract?

Is it offensive to negotiate the commission?

Is it offensive to negotiate the commission? Obviously, I want to pay as little as possible, but I also don't want to offend my future agent. I understand that they need to get paid and I want them to enjoy working with me and have my best interest.

Should I hire an agent willing to work for 1% commission?

Do discount real estate agents do everything the full price ones do?

What are the different types of mortgages?

What are the different types of mortgages? I know there's different lengths of time. And it seems like then the interest rates changes with the different lengths?

What are the costs of selling a house?

I know I need to pay my real estate agent, but what are the other costs of selling a house? I want to make sure I'm prepared. I'm also worried that I won't make any money after paying off the loan.

What does selling "subject to completion" mean?

What does selling "subject to completion" mean? The house I saw had projects that weren't finished. Does that mean the seller will finish the projects and then sell it?

Should I remodel my kitchen prior to selling??

Can I buy a house without a real estate agent?

I found a home on Zillow that I am interested in making an offer on. I went to the open house so I have already seen it and know that I like it. I just want to put in an offer.