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Can I cancel my listing agreement if my real estate agent is not doing a good job?

I signed an exclusive right to sell contract a month ago, but my agent has not hosted any open houses or run the digital ads they promised. The house is barely getting any showings. I am frustrated and want to know how difficult it is to break a contract and find a new realtor.

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How to know if a school is considered a walking school?

our current elementary school is not considered a walking school so there are no crossguards or bike racks. It's a neighborhood school but i guess the roads are too busy. ok fine, whatever. We want to be in a walking neighborhood. I am looking at homes but am unsure how to know that aside from calling the school and I don't want to call a hundred schools. What are the like requirement for calling a school a walking school?

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How am I able to sue someone for a house if they owe taxes and owes you for a lawsuit settlement?

Illegal eviction violations of tenants rights

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How do i find out about trash and recycling stuff?

I want to make sure that the house I buy is in a place where trash comes twice a week and they pick up recycling, that i don't have to drop it off. Is there a place where I can see that?

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What does it mean when a listing says it is a probate sale?

I found a house that looks like a great deal but the description says it is subject to probate court approval. does this mean i am going to be waiting six months to move in or that i could get outbid by someone else at a hearing?

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What’s the best way to talk to the neighbors at an open house to find out if the street is ok?

What’s the best way to talk to the neighbors at an open house to find out if the street is actually loud or annoying at night? I don't want to be a huge creep. Ha! I also want the neighbors to be honest. I get that they might not want to share all the dirty secrets of the street with a stranger. So, how do I go about this?

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How do I get out of a solar panel lease to sell my house?

I have a 20-year solar lease with 15 years left. I’m worried buyers will be scared off by the monthly payment or the credit check to transfer it. What are my options? Do I have to buy it out just to close the sale?

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Should I pay for my own inspection before listing?

I want a smooth sale, but I’m worried the buyer’s inspector is going to find some massive issue and kill the deal. Is it worth the $500 to do a pre-listing inspection so I can fix stuff now, or am I just looking for trouble?

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Sell house and move or HELOC?

I have been in my house since 2019. It's small. My family is outgrowing it. rnCurrent house was $110k. Have about 75k left. Our mortgage is awesome. ~$800/mo. 4% interest rate. I am terrified of being house poor. We can definitely afford a higher monthly payment on a bigger house but with the current market I'm not sure a few extra hundred per month is going to get us a bigger house.rnrnI am considering a HELOC because we have a basement that would add so much room if able to finish it. The basement would need a ton of work. Probably 15k in sump and waterproofing before we could even put up walls, electricity, etc. I have some savings but I'd like to keep it for emergencies. Opinions?

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Buy a mobile home?

I can't afford a house right now but I want my own place. I found a great deal on a mobile home but i'm nto sure about selling it again if i ever get the money. This would help me move out of my parents place and get me closer to work. are mobile homes hard to resell? are there agents who help sell and list mobile homes?

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