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How do i check if a school zone is about to change before i buy?

The house I like is in a top rated elementary school area but I heard that the county is redistricting next year. If the boundary moves two blocks over my property value could drop overnight. Is there a way to see the plan ahead of time?

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When does it actually make sense to refinance?

Since we have to pay to refinance the loan and the interest rate is only about .5% lower, does it even make sense to refinance? When we bought they kept saying "date the rate" but now we're 2 years in and rates are still high.

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What is a soft launch and does it actually work

My Realtor suggested a coming soon period for two weeks where we don't allow showings but build hype on social media. Does this actually result in higher offers, or is it just a way for the agent to find their own buyer before it hits the MLS? I don't want to miss out on the open market.

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Want to move in 8 months. List now?

We want to move in 8 months. When should we list? We don't want the house to sell so quickly that we need to find temporary housing. But we also need to be out in 8 months and no longer. When should we list to try to get our timeline?

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How do I check for flood zones before I buy a house?

I found a great house near a creek, but I’m terrified of insurance costs. Is there a way to check if a house is in a high-risk flood zone before I spend money on an appraisal or inspection?

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Can I borrow my downpayment on a house?

I don't want to pay the tax you pay if you put less than 20% down on a house but I don't have enough - can i borrow that money? Can i just have it rolled up into my mortgage or take out a different loan to cover the 20%?

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Should I sell the house I bought in 2021?

I bought a house in 2021 at the height of all the crazy housing prices, but we got a 3% rate. Now we are ready for a bigger house but my husband doesn't want to lose our great rate. Is it dumb to give up such low payments?

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What devalues a house the most?

We're planning renovations on our older home. We'd like to customize them to what suits us, but wonder if we're overspending and it's not worth it. So, what would devalue the house the most?

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