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my uncle wants to sell his house but the county says there a old tax lien on it from like 10 years ago that he dont even

my uncle wants to sell his house but the county says there a old tax lien on it from like 10 years ago that he dont even remember. does that stop him from selling or does it just come out of what he gets at closing

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Why isn't my listing getting any showings even after a price drop?

We've had almost no activity, just two showings and three open houses with nobody showing up, even after lowering the price. Its a 4 bed, 2 bath home in New Albany, Indiana, about 1,768 square feet on almost half an acre, with a new roof and sump pump this year and the furnace and water heater replaced in 2023. Im struggling to tell if its the photos, the price, or the house itself. What would make an agent or buyer scroll right past this listing?

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can i get my earnest money back if the deal falls through

we put down earnest money and now the deal is falling apart cause the seller wont fix stuff they said they would. can i still get that money back or am i just out that cash now

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Best way to use a 19K seller credit on a new build?

Closing on a new build in two months with about 19K in seller credit. Should I use it all on closing costs and taxes, or put some toward a temporary rate buydown instead?

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Can my closing still happen if a shed is encroaching on the neighbor's lot?

Im under contract on a house in Tennessee and were supposed to close on the 28th. The title company just found out theres a shed on the property that actually sits slightly over the line onto the neighbors lot, and now they wont insure it. My agent says the sellers might ask the neighbors for permission to use that strip of land and get it recorded, then submit it to the insurance company. Only problem is I dont really want to own a shed that sits on someone elses property, permission or not. Is there a way to make sure this doesnt come back to bite me later, or should I be pushing for the shed to just come down before we close?

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Selling a house after divorce

I'm currently living in a house that is in both mine and my ex-husband's name. We've been officially divorced since December 2025, and it is written in our divorce decree that the house would be sold and anything made from the sell would be equitably split between us. I am close to having the house ready to be put on the market, but I want to try to find a local realtor that knows how to work with divorced people that are selling a house. My ex-husband and I do not communicate. Is there any guidance you can give me on how to go about finding a realtor to work with?

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How do I negotiate effectively when the seller is also a licensed real estate agent representing themselves?

We are interested in a home where the owner is a professional listing agent, which feels a bit intimidating from a negotiation standpoint. We have our own buyer's agent, but we are worried that the seller's expertise might give them an upper hand when it comes to defending their asking price or handling repair requests. What are some tips for staying firm on our needs when the person on the other side of the table knows all the professional industry tactics?

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How often should I expect updates from my real estate agent once my house is on the market?

Our home has been listed for two weeks, and while we have had a few showings, we have not heard much from our agent regarding feedback from potential buyers. We want to be proactive without being overbearing or checking in too frequently throughout the work week. What is the typical industry standard for communication frequency, and how do we set those boundaries early on to stay informed?

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Trying to sell the house that me and her own

How do I sell a property that I own but she won't make an agreement to buy me out plus I have a no contact order on me from her because of me selling the house

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Trying to avoid capital gains taxes

My son has lived in a house that is in my name for over 10 years. I live in another residence. Both properties are in my name. My son is wanting to sell the property he lives in he has been paying the mortgage. I am able to sell it and buy the new house with all the money I get from the sale. Is there a way to avoid all the capital gain taxes

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