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Merge land plots or keep separate?
If I bought my neighbors property, can I merge that plot of land with my own? Or is it better to keep it as 2 separate plots? If I tear down the house currently on the property and keep it as open land or land with a pool, would that change the property taxes that I pay?
I want to buy 1/2 of duplex with full ownership ?
Do you have have any listings in Reno or Sparks Nevada where I can buy 1/2 of duplex with each person having their own title?
Eligibility for Buying ?
Hello, 1 am 60 Y old looking for small house (under 300K /mortgage PM around $1500) to buy in San Jose/ Santa Clara county. What are the restrictions and affordability? Thank you
How common is it for a buyer to seek a re-valuation ?
I’m the buyer, my agent says “I’m in shock” when the appraisal came back 50K lower on a manufactured home asking $290,000. Appraisal was $242,000.00. Not “Hey good news your payments might be lower…” I’m in shock at her behavior. Who actively seeks out ways to pay more each month?
Does the home seller need to disclose water issues?
Hi, Does the home seller need to disclose water issues, flooding, or leaking? Our first home had water issues, and we don't want to ever deal with that again. What can we do to ensure that we buy a dry house?
Asked by Crystal | Destin, FL | 06-23-2025 | 1,925 Views | Buying | Updated 9 months ago
I am retiring in two years. Should I buy now?
I will retire in two years and want to buy a home in Texas to be closer to family; currently in Pennsylvania. My thought process - I still would have a job (credit score is in the exceptional range) and I would have a couple to years to make any improvements to the home while still employed. Inventory is high right now and I may be able to get a good deal. Is this a wise idea? (note - Cedar Hill or Duncanville TX is where I am currently looking)
Is it my realtor's job to actively find me a home?
To add clarity: Any house I get is contingent on sale of home I am now in. I don't have money in bank and wouldn't qualify for loan. Daughter's name is on this house also. She lives with me and turns 22 next month. Realtor found one home. She pulled me aside beforehand saying my daughter shouldn't participate in finding the home as she will probably be leaving me soon anyway, And daughter should definitely have no say so. I explained I needed a place that would work whether my daughter stayed with me, or whether I was by myself. She took great effort to exclude my daughter from seeing the home. My daughter came along anyway, and the home was too far from my daughter's work so we had no interest in it. Since then have no contact with realtor, unless I contact about seeing a particular home I see online. Even then, she tells me she has an open house, or she has other clients that day, so I feel rushed and like I'm imposing. Am I out of line for thinking realtor should be finding a home for us? I've bought two other homes and agent always located the home. At realtor's suggestion I've driven to different cities to see if I like them since I've never been there before. Also at realtor suggestion, I searched through the listings on Zillow realtor.com homes.com and everywhere trying to find a place. And then I drive by to see if it would even work, and I'm just really tired. Is there an easier way? Is there somebody that sells you a home and finds a home for you? She's also asking me to pinpoint specific subdivisions that she can put on her radar, but subdivisions change every few streets. When I have found houses in nearby subdivisions I am interested in, I've been surprised realtor hasn't contacted to let me know they were for sale... often they're closing before I see them.
agent didn’t have me sign an agreement prior to showing ?
My agent did not have us sign an agreement prior to showing us houses. We found a house and verbally made an offer. When he wrote up the offer he didn’t tell us that the selling agent had agreed to a 4% commission. He sent us the contract electronically with 1% of closing over the price we verbally agreed on and told us we would get the money back at closing. Not true. Are we stuck paying his fee now ?
What do i need to do for home puchase between friends?
We have signed a joint tenancy agreement. I want to now include a prenup but for friends. The language would be regarding splitting equity buildup, what to do for upon selling home and other additions. I will be closing in the next 3 to 4 ddays.can you advise the steps to take. Can you advise the form needed and lastly please add any additional thoughts. Thank you The property is a single story residence which we both will live in.
Can I sign a buyer agreement to see 2 houses?
I want to get a feel for the agent and the area before I commit to either. Can I sign a buyer agreement that allows me to see 2-4 houses with the agent and that's it? If I like the agent and area, then I'm fine committing for a longer time period. So, are there short term buyer agreements?
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