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I know I need to remove clutter, but what can I keep on my kitchen counter? Is the coffee maker, knives and spoon container ok? Should I put out some decoration or is that clutter?
What questions should I ask about a home warranty? What's generally covered and for how long? Thanks!
We're looking to move, but it seems like there's not many homes for sale. Why is this?
I sold my house and have an old abandoned cabin without any services used as a storage facility. The buyer is requiring me to pay $1600 for cleanup of abandoned items stating it is also required to be broom clean. Nothing in contract states broom clean. Left house broom clean but not cabin. They are threating taking me to court. I don't believe I am responsible for this condition. What is your opinion?
Is the buyer or seller responsible for tree removal? Nothing came up in the inspection report, but the buyer is requesting tree removal. How do we handle this?
Hi, I need a realtor that specializes in selling USDA homes. Are there specific requirements for selling a USDA home? I'm in Tennessee.
Are home repairs tax deductible when selling? If so, what would be included?
What advice do you have for buying commercial real estate?
Looking for a Certified Commercial Investment Member for a Realtor. How do I find a CCIM Realtor?
What should I consider before buying an investment property in a college town? Are there any unique considerations with college town rentals? Positives? Negatives?
I rent and it's nice to not worry about fixing anything. But people keep telling me I should own a place. How is owning better than renting?
I'm hoping to buy a place in a couple years. Currently I rent. How do I go from renting to owning?
Does a sunroom off the house add value to a home? We're thinking of adding on a sunroom/3 seasons room and wondering what our return on investment might be. Thanks!
Curious what housing runs in the vicinity South Woodrow. Near Lubbock, TX or West Texas.
How do I rent back my house after it's sold? I'm hoping to sell and then stay for a couple weeks to do work on a new place. What are strategies for negotiating this?
Thinking of buying land near a desirable area. Just a small lot that's buildable for a home. Not sure if we'll ever be able to build, but thinking about buying the land for potential resale down the road. Is land a worthwhile investment?
Hi, I've heard of rent to own. How does rent to own work? Is it still an option? How would I find a rent to own property?
My landlord is selling, do I have to move? I have about 6 months left on my lease and I've lived here for years. I don't know what the buyers plans are. If the buyer doesn't want renters, will I be forced to move?
What are some green flags for a real estate agent? What positive characteristics should I pick up on or note when choosing an agent?
DIY finished basement. No permits were used. Does this basement count in square footage? Do you forsee any issues down the road?
Hi. Wondering if the buyer real estate agent and seller real estate agent can collude to get a higher price for a home. We're looking to buy a place, and our agent is friends with the seller's agent. Sometimes it feels like our agent is collaborating with the seller's agent to get the place sold at a higher price rather than working in our best interest. We're first time buyers and the agents are similar ages to us. I hope that our agent is advocating for us, but sometimes I wonder.
We have a loft that we could wall off and make into a bedroom (it has a window and closet). We like the look of the loft, but are wondering if making it into a bedroom will add value to the home?
My mother inherited property and an older double wide trailer....we sunk some money into it but she wants to sell it ....how do I come to a price to sell?
Can someone breakdown what FIRPTA is in a basic way?
Do you get residency if you buy a property in the USA as a foreign buyer?
Hi we moved to FL in Aug 2021. He gave me 20k to put down on the house. I put down the other 120k. He’s not on the title or the loan. Does he have the legal right to any proceeds from the sale?
What kind of a housing market is it right now?
Should I replace my outdated light fixtures before selling? Will something that small add value and help me sell for more? Or should I just leave them and let the next person replace them?
Is there anything I can do to save money on a mortgage?
How big should I make my downpayment? If i can squeeze and put more than 20% down should I? I'm also worried about having a cushion if something breaks on the house.
Our home is outdated and we want to sell. We could afford to remodel half the home, but is it worth it? Does it look weird if only 1 floor of our 2 story home is renovated? Or would the increase in home value outweigh the cost of the reno?
What items need to be left behind after selling? I'm assuming appliances. What else? Thanks
Our home has minimal landscaping. If we landscape will it add value? If so, is there a limit on how much we should spend to get value?
We're already paying a hefty sum every year in property taxes. And every year they're going up. Should I appeal my property taxes to try to get them reduced? Or do I just need to accept the increase in property taxes?
What are red flags when buying a flipped house? I've seen some houses that clearly were quickly and cheaply flipped. Or some that look good, but I'm still concerned that it's poorly done and cosmetics are just covering problems.
I want to invest in property/properties, but I don't want the responsibility of managing it or incurring all the costs. Are there property investment groups to join? Like a pool of investors that all buy property and share the profit or loss? If these exist, how can I find one?
We received our tax assessment and our property value went way up. This also means our taxes went up significantly. Do we have any recourse to fight the increase in property taxes? We live in Illinois.
Can I use the garage for storage when selling my home? I know I need to clear out the clutter, but I need somewhere to put it. I'd prefer to not get a storage unit.
How do I qualify for Affordable Housing?
Hi, We're looking to buy a home and are open to renovating an older home. Will we need a different kind of loan for a home that will require renovations? Or do we take out 2 loans? How does this work?
Do I need to replace a 20 year old roof before I sell? No leaks
The previous owner had just changed them, do i have to buy all new ones?
Is there a housing shortage? It seems like houses are for sale, so what does that mean?
We're thinking of getting a vacation rental, but wondering about the market. Are there too many vacation rentals in the market? Are prices for Air Bnb rentals going down?
How common is fraud in real estate? What should we be aware of and watch out for regarding fraud?
I have a low-interest rate on my house thanks to the recent years of low-interest mortgage rates. Is it better to pay an extra $200/month to pay down my mortgage or should I take that money and invest it?
Do solar panels add value to a house? Can solar panels decrease value? Do some people don't want to care for them or worry about them damaging the roof?
I want to buy property in another country. Do buyers hire US agents to buy property in a different country? Or do I need an agent living in that country? How does the payment work?
What are the best places for flipping houses?
What is wholesale real estate? How many agents are involved in the transaction?