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Are there protections for me when buying a home?

Are there protections that I can ask for when buying a home? I'm looking at both a used home and new construction. I'm thinking about major items, like what can I do if the HVAC fails or mold starts to grow or things like that. I know that I should have money saved for repairs, but in the first year or two paying for big items to be fixed will be difficult.

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Can I take out a loan against the house I live in now to use as the down payment for my next house?

I'd like to try to keep my current house and rent it out. But I don't have money saved for a downpayment. Can I take out a loan against the house I live in now to use as the down payment for my next house?

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Do smart homes have higher resale value or does it hurt?

Husband insists that the more smart stuff we put in our home the higher the resale value. We already have the doorbell, thermostat, garage door, and locks. Are these things that increase the value? i feel like it is more work because we have to replace batteries and when we are offline they are super annoying.

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Can I keep my existing mortgage and use it on a new home?

Ready to upgrade to a bigger home but I bought my current one in 2021 and have an amazing rate. So i'm 5 years into a 30 year mortgage. Can I just transfer this mortgage to my next home? I don't want to lose the rate but I also need a bigger house. We bought this one in the panic of the pandemic.

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Home inspection with snow?

We had our home inspection, but there was so much snow on the roof, the inspector wouldn't go out on it. We understand this. However, we also want to protect ourselves if there is an issue. Can we put a clause in the offer that would cover issues that come up once the snow melts? We are most concerned about big issues like the roof or water leaking.

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Does a swimming pool add value to a house?

We'd really like to get an in-ground pool, ideally with an outdoor kitchen too. We live in Wisconsin, so we could only get use out of it for part of the year. Does the pool add value to our home? Or do people see it as something else to care for and that would turn them away from the house?

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How do I find out who built my house?

Is there an easy way to find out who built my house?

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Should I use my friend as my realtor?

I have a good friend that's a realtor. I really like her as a friend, but I'm worried about working with her. I think it could change our dynamic and might ruin the friendship. That said, I also think if I choose a different realtor, she could be so hurt that it ruins the friendship. What should I do?

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Is it a bribe?

Home buyer here. Wondering if I can offer an extra incentive with my home offer, like tickets to a football game, a concert, dinner out, etc. Looking for a way to set my offer apart. But I'm wondering if that's seen as a bribe.

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Is a new construction house like new car depreciation?

Is a new construction house like new car depreciation? People say as soon as a new car is driven off the lot it depreciates. I'm wondering if a new construction house is the same. Do I pay a premium for the new and as soon as I live it is, does the value go down?

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