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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?
How can I tell if the property had any major repairs or renovations? Does the seller need to tell me about repairs or renovations?
Can you buy a house in California with low income? Every house I look at seems so expensive. I'm moving to California and don't know how I can afford a house.
How to buy a house in California with bad credit? I'm trying to get better credit, but that will take a long time and I want to buy a house now.
Should I sell my current property before buying a new one? What's the best way of doing this and the best order for selling and buying?
Can I sell my father's property directly without our registration? A property has the registration name of my father.
Can I buy a house in America if I live in the UK? If so, what are some general steps that I need to take for the purchase?
How old do you need to be to buy a house in California? If a minor wants to buy a house does an adult need to be on the deed as well?
What documents do I need to buy a house in California ? Are there any documents that can help me to get a home or show I'm a strong buyer?
how can a foreigner buy a house in usa? what are the requirements for a foreigner to buy a house in the usa?
What are the requirements to buy a house in California? What do I need to prepare to buy a house in California?
How can I buy a new property using the property I currently live in and own? I need the money from the sale of this property to buy the next one.
What credit score is needed to buy a house in California? Does the credit score need to be higher than in other states?
What is the minimum down payment for a house in California? Do I need to put more money down on a house in California compared to other states?
How long does it take to buy a house in California? What should I be prepared for when buying a house in California?
Can a foreigner buy property in California? If so, what are the requirements for a foreigner to buy property in California?
Can I get residency in a state if I'm renting or do I need to own property? My utilities are included in my rent and I pay my landlord directly. I moved recently and would like to have my residency here if possible.
How long do I need to live in a state to get residency? Do the residency requirements differ from state to state?
Can I buy a house in California without being a resident? Will I lose my Washington residency if I spend too much time at a house in another state?
Are Zestimates accurate? Or is my Redfin estimate accurate? They're about the same number. I'm thinking of selling and wondering if these numbers are what I can expect.
What can I ask for after a home inspection? The owner has several cats that have damaged the house. Beyond the scratches, the cats have peed on the carpet. Can I ask for money to cover the cost of new carpets and to repair the damage from the cats?
When there are security cameras inside a home, should I comment on the home? It feels weird to know that the current owner may be watching and taking note of what I say. Is it better to just silently walk through the home and discuss afterwards away from the home?
Can I get a new job while house hunting? Some of the tips I read were don't open a credit card or switch jobs... but I have a great opportunity with a new company. That said, I'm anxious to buy a house and don't want to lose out. If I take this job, is there a time frame that I'd have to wait to purchase a home?
Had Home listed for six months and canceled the listing. Now I want to relist it as a new listing. How long must I wait in the state of Arizona?
Do pocket listings sell for more or less money? We'd like to avoid the hassle of lots of showings and open houses (we have young kids) and maybe a pocket listing could generate interest so that house sells sooner?? But we also aren't sure if that's good financially. Any advice would be appreciated.
My listing photos are from the holidays. Decorations are up in the photos because we were hoping it would sell. Now that the holidays are over should I have new photos taken?
How much less should you offer on a house when paying cash? I know it makes me a stronger buyer, but the market is also competitive. Is there a general guide?
Hi. What do you think will happen in the 2024 housing market? I know there's no crystal ball, but based on your best prediction, can you give some idea on what will happen in the housing market?
If the deed and mortgage are in my name only does my boyfriend have any right to ask me to see financing or any money that has been paid in?
What is the most profitable way to sell my house? I'm hoping to sell this spring and I'm wondering what I can do to make the most profit.
Hi. I don't feel comfortable sharing my financial information with people. I know I will need to share it with my lender, but I'd prefer for my realtor not to know. It's not a matter of trust, I'm just very private. Can I give my realtor my budget and not share other financial information with them?
We're planning to sell our house in the spring and want to start preparing. What's your number 1 piece of advice for home sellers?
People make it seem like owning a rental is easy money. But what about people that don't pay? Squatters? Bad tenants? Or what if the tenant just leaves? How do I protect myself when owning a rental? I'm also worried about owning a rental and not getting a tenant. I could float the mortgage for a while, but not that long. I worry that this could ruin me financially rather than be beneficial. Any advice is appreciated.
Will home prices decrease in 2024? I know there's no crystal ball, but based on your experience with housing trends, what do you think might happen to house values in 2024? Or will it be regional??
What is the difference between closing costs and prepaids? And what about credits? How do all these affect what I pay for a house?
What is better a 15 year mortgage or a 30 year mortgage? Or if one is not better, what's the advantages or disadvantages of a 15 year mortgage or a 30 year mortgage?
What is capital gains tax? Who pays a capital gains tax? What paperwork should I have or save for year end taxes?
I've heard of house hacking. But what is house hacking? And I supposed I should ask if it's worth it??
I'm moving out of the country. I want to sell my furniture when selling my house. What's the best way to do this? I'm concerned about including it in the purchase price. I also don't want to deal with the hassle of selling off everything individually.
Do low commission realtors do less for you or offer less services? I would understand if something got cut out with a lower commission, I'm just wondering what would get cut. Or if our house would sit on the market longer or we'd get a lower price when selling.
What are the tax implications for selling a house? When selling a house do I pay state and federal taxes? If I buy another house can I avoid taxes?
Hi. Can I sell my half of a duplex without my neighbor selling? They were initially marketed as one unit, but are now deeded separately. Should I alert my neighbor before I list my duplex for sale?
Hi. I'm planning to move to Chicago. I'm single, in my 20's, and wondering what neighborhoods in Chicago would be safe or safer than others. Also, need it to be affordable. Still paying off those college loans!
I am looking to move to city of Lake Elsinore for my work and was wondering if Lake Elsinore is growing and is it good place to buy a home?
Can I keep my dog in the yard during a showing? He'd be on a leash and is a friendly dog. If I'm at work during a showing, I can't have the dog with me.
I know I need to pay my real estate agent, but what are the other costs of selling a house? I want to make sure I'm prepared. I'm also worried that I won't make any money after paying off the loan.
Our mortgage company sold our home to Sheriff without discussing anything even though we have proof of making all of our mortgage payments
I'm hoping to move to an area that's up and coming. How do I know if the area is up and coming? Or how can I tell if it's appreciating? I fear buying in an area that seems like it's going up and then takes a turn and I'm stuck.
Why would median list price be different than home value? I'm finding different numbers for the areas that I'm searching in and I don't understand the difference. What's more accurate?