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Do I need a land use attorney to fight a rejected floodplain redevelopment exemption?

We own a empty lot in East Austin that sits in the AO floodplain, and our builder wasn't able to get a permit to move forward. The city rejected the redevelopment exemption we already submitted, and the builder said thats outside what they can help with. Looking for recomendations on lawyers who've delt with the City of Austin on floodplain cases specifically.

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What are the main risks I should be aware of when bidding on a home at a foreclosure auction?

I have been looking at several properties listed for an upcoming county foreclosure auction, but I am nervous about the as-is nature of these sales. I understand that I might not be able to inspect the interior of the home before placing a bid, which feels like a gamble. I'm looking for information on how buyers handle the due diligence process and what happens if there are existing liens or occupants.

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Why is it often recommended to avoid opening new credit lines while under contract for a home?

We are currently in the middle of escrow on a townhouse and were considering financing some new furniture to have it delivered right after we move in. Our agent mentioned this might cause issues with our final loan approval, even though our income hasn't changed. We want to understand how the underwriting process views new debt during the period between the initial application and the actual closing day.

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Can I still negotiate for a price reduction if the listing says the home is being sold "as-is"?

We are looking at a fixer-upper in a rural area that is explicitly listed as an as-is sale. However, the initial walkthrough revealed some structural concerns that weren't mentioned in the listing description. We want to know if as-is truly means there is no room for negotiation or if we can still leverage the cost of major repairs to get a better deal on the property.

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How can we make our offer more competitive without just increasing the purchase price?

We have lost out on three different homes recently because of multiple-offer situations in our neighborhood. We are already at the top of our budget, so we are looking for other ways to negotiate terms that might appeal to a seller. We have heard about things like flexible closing dates or offering a larger earnest money deposit, but we are not sure which ones are actually effective.

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Fast Sell - Frisco, TX

Hello,nI want to sell my home quickly. Should I go with a listing agent or an iBuyer?

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How can I negotiate repairs when a buyer asks for a large credit following the home inspection?

Our house is under contract, but the buyer's inspection report came back with a long list of minor issues and a couple of larger concerns regarding the older HVAC system. They are asking for a significant credit at closing or for us to hire licensed contractors to fix every item before the move-in date. We want to keep the deal moving forward without overspending on repairs that might not be strictly necessary for the sale.

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Kick out clause?

Can someone explain a kick out clause? I don't understand what this is or how it's used??

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How would we go about selling a family (7) property of vacant land with mineral rights? 7 deeds.

We have a family property of 40 vacant acres near Fairfield TX with mineral rights. Many of the family want to sell. Are there real estate agents that handle this type of transactionw ith 7 interested parties? Could we get an estimate of value in order to have the conversation with all interested parties?

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Should I fix up my house before contacting a real estate agent?

My home in Austin has some dated bathrooms and minor cosmetic wear and tear. I am torn between doing some DIY upgrades now or waiting to see what a professional recommends. Do agents usually prefer to see the house in its raw state to advise on what actually adds value? I do not want to waste time and money on repairs that will not help it sell.

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