I work remotely and I'm looking to cut back on my housing costs and general living costs. I would like an area that is medium-sized, but otherwise, I'm pretty open.
Can a buyer represent themselves in a home purchase? I know FSBO is an option, but what does that look like for buyers? And will the selling realtor let a buyer into a home without an agent?
What are some red flags or signs that an area is declining? What should I look at to get a feel for the neighborhood and get a picture of what it will be in 10+ years?
Why is a 15-year fixed rate mortgage better than a 30 year mortgage? Are there other factors that I should think about?
I've heard that there's going to be changes in paying a real estate agent. I'm considering selling my house and wondering how that will impact me. Should I try to sell before or after the changes? Thanks.
Should I wait to sell my house until later this year? It seems like maybe things will get better in the Fall?? What do you think?
Why are home prices so high? Even homes outside of my desired area are so expensive. I've been trying to save to buy a house, but the downpayment I planned now doesn't get me what I want.
What is mortgage recasting? How do i know if I should do it? And how often should I do it? I took out a loan $350K at 6.6% last year. Thanks!
Do not want to use persistent house for loan, loan is only4 months old. Thinking of June to purchase for rental
The bank repossessed a house can I pay the remainder of the cost of the house or do you have to payf full price
I have won a money and want to buy a new home And offer a lower price than what the realtor said Is it up to the home owner to decide
I know it's risky, but can I buy a home without homeowners insurance? I would want to add it in eventually, but for the first 1-2 years I was hoping to eliminate that cost.
I’m looking for Barbara Murray, who represented me and my husband Arthur in 1994. I would like to talk to her about selling. Thank you, Donna
I'm scared of being scammed. Me and my family are all disabled and I don't want to be in the streets. help me. he wants me to e-sign documents. he can't take my house without paying me. Right?
What are the pros and cons of buying in a homeowner's association neighborhood? I'm moving to a new area where they seem more common. This is new to me and seems like an extra cost with a lot of extra rules. And all the shows on TV make it seem kind of ridiculous. I know that's an exaggeration, but still.
How do I compete with cash offers? I can put 20% down on a house, but I need financing for the rest. I have a strong credit history and in a normal market I would be a strong buyer. But I'm struggling in this market to get an offer accepted.
How do I make a competitive offer on a home without overpaying? The market is so tough right now and it's hard to get a home. I want to make an offer that will be accepted, but I also don't want to regret overpaying.
What are mortgage points? And how do they work? What are the benefits or drawbacks of mortgage points? Is there a reason why a lender would offer that option and another lender wouldn't?
What are the different types of mortgages? I know there's different lengths of time. And it seems like then the interest rates changes with the different lengths?
How do I decide what mortgage is right for me? With the rates being so high I'm trying to figure out the best way to go forward. It feels like there are a lot of options and I don't know what's best for me.
How can I differentiate my home from others on the market? I want to get the best possible offer and I want to make sure I stand out when selling.
Should I consider accepting contingent offers from buyers? I'm not sure how this process works. What if a better offer comes in after I accepted an offer?
How can I put a positive spin when disclosing issues with the home? For example, we've had water in the basement multiple times. We have done things to address the issue and we're pretty positive we've solved it. I don't want to scare off a buyer, but I know we need to honestly say what's happened in the home.
What do I need to disclose when selling a home? Is there a timeframe? If something happened 5 or 10 years ago, do I still need to disclose?
Do I need a real estate agent or a lawyer to give my house as a gift to my 2 sons? or a lawyer? what paper work is needed?
Looking at a for sale by owner property but the owner's adult son is still living there. They say he will move out when we close but I'm afraid it might be risky since he isn't really a part of the sale. Any advice?
How do I find homes that are in foreclosure? Is there a way to tell from the listing that the house is a foreclosed house?
We've always wanted to buy a short-term rental home, but recently I've been seeing things like AirBnBust. Are short term rentals no longer profitable for new people entering the market?
Are listing photos included with the agent's service when we sell our home? Obviously someone has to pay for the photos. I'm just wondering if they're a separate line item that I pay for or if the agent pays for them.
My sister and I obtained a right to deed the house was not in a will We don’t have an official will, to add. Although paperwork is in place . But as far as I know, we can legally sell the house now.
We have a $500k home with a 2.75% mortgage. We don't like the neighborhood, though, and we want to move. Our family is growing and we prefer a family friendly area but it seems like a bad idea to sell when mortgage rates are so high. Should we try to rent?
Our basement was unfinished when we purchased our home. We've finished the basement. We used a contractor, but permits weren't required. Should we tell our home insurance company about the renovation? What are the benefits/downsides?
I'm planning to purchase a new construction home. Do you recommend that I still get a home inspection even though it's a new home?
I think the city has incorrectly listed my property as having 10 bedrooms. What is considered a bedroom? How do I prove otherwise?
What should I renovate before selling my home? I have about $10K to put towards it. The house is cared for, but really dated.
What credit score do I need to buy a house? I have decent credit, and I want to make sure I can get the loan I want.
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?
Should our real estate agent have informed us if we terminated the contract as sellers there was a clause that they would still receive 5% commission ? Our agent never told us if we terminated the contract we would owe him the 5% when we signed the listing agreement. We wanted to switch agents but we didn’t realize this was written in the contract.
Its an older farmhouse fully insulated 12' wide x 12' tall x 28' long, I am not sure where to even start, it was on my property when i bought it, I would like to move it off the property and maybe try and make some extra money as well.
Hi, I want to sell a house in Las Vegas (SFH, 4 BDR, pool). I'm looking for a listing agent who will manage repairs and remodeling before the house is listed. Has anyone a similar experience ?
I have 2 properties, the 1st property has the main house and land plus detached apt and the 3rd property is is 113 acres with old farmhouse that I need to get a fair market value on them effective june of 2023 for tax purposes, father in law passed away
Is the closing cost different for townhouse vs house? Condo? How do I know what the closing cost will be?
What is the minimum down payment and closing cost? Will my real estate agent tell me how much money I need for the house?
What do I need to buy land in California? How can I find land to buy in California and how do I figure out if it's buildable?
How do i find out how much my house can be sell? How do i know that it is a good number for my house to sell?
Are the closing costs different in different states? How can I figure out the closing costs? I'm moving to an area where I can live in either state and wondering how to figure out which is best.
Is the down payment different in different states? How do I know how much the down payment is for a house?
What is the minimum down payment for house first-time buyer? How do you decide how much to put down on a house?
Do you need 20 down to buy a house in California? The money that I was saving isn't enough now that interest rates are high, so I'm wondering if I can put down less than 20 on a house.
How much money do you need to buy a house in California? What is a typical income needed to buy a house in California?