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Should I prioritize a top-rated school district even if it adds twenty minutes to my daily commute?
My partner and I are looking at two different suburbs outside of Atlanta. One has incredible schools but would put me in the car for over an hour each way, while the other is much closer to my office but the schools are just average. We do not have kids yet but plan to in a few years, so we are not sure if we should buy for our current lifestyle or our future needs.
my house has a lot of stuff wrong with it and i just want to sell it as is, does that mean im off the hook if the buyer
my house has a lot of stuff wrong with it and i just want to sell it as is. does that mean im off the hook if the buyer finds problems after they move in or no?
What is the best way to ask a seller to cover closing costs in the current market?
My partner and I are first-time homebuyers looking at a condo that has been sitting on the market for over sixty days. Since we are stretching our budget to cover the down payment, we are considering asking the seller for a credit toward our closing costs. Is this a common request when a house isn't selling quickly, and how can we frame the offer so it doesn't get rejected immediately? We want to make sure our offer remains competitive while managing our upfront cash.
How should we handle negotiations if the bank appraisal comes in lower than our offer price?
We are currently under contract for a single-family home, but we are worried that the appraisal might come back lower than the price we agreed upon. If there is a significant gap between the appraised value and our offer, what are the typical steps to negotiate with the seller to bridge that difference? We are trying to understand if sellers are usually willing to lower their price to match the appraisal or if buyers are expected to cover the difference out of pocket.
Can I negotiate a lower price if a home has been listed for several months without any price cuts?
There is a house in our target neighborhood that has been on the market for nearly four months with no movement. The listing price seems a bit high compared to recent sales of similar homes nearby, but the seller hasn't lowered it yet. We are thinking about making an offer below the asking price, but we aren't sure how to approach the seller without offending them. What kind of data or reasoning should we provide to justify a lower offer on a property that might be stale?
What are our disclosure obligations after a buyer's well test found arsenic and nitrates?
The buyers well water report just came back showing both nitrates and arsenic, and honestly we had no idea there was a issue. Not sure what our next move should even be at this point.
Should we push back on a buyer's roofing report that predicts a leak years down the road?
Our roof was put on by the previous owner about four years ago, nothing fancy but plenty of life left according to our general inspector. After that, the buyer sent out there own roofing company, and now we're hearing secondhand that they're predicting it'll start leaking in about three years. We havent even seen the actual report yet, and a full professional roof replacement would eat up close to 10% of the home's value given the price point. Trying to figure out how much weight a prediction like that should carry before we agree to anything.
Should I sell my inherited out-of-state house to a cash investor or hire a realtor?
My parents passed away and left me their house and a few acres of land in Arkansas, but I live about 5 hours away. I'd been counting on a family friend to eventually buy it, but now it looks like theyre backing out and the place just sits there empty needing work. Ive looked into one of those "we buy houses" companies since I need this gone fast, but everyone online says a good realtor could actually get me more. Im honestly torn between speed and getting a fair price, especially since I cant keep making the drive to check on it.
Should I be concerned about buying a home with a non-traditional layout if I plan to live there for a decade?
We are looking at a contemporary home that has a very unique architectural style, including a lofted bedroom and an open-concept bathroom. While it perfectly suits our current needs as a childless couple who works from home, our real estate agent mentioned that it might be harder to sell down the road compared to a standard three-bedroom ranch. We want to make sure we are not making a mistake by choosing a niche property that might limit our pool of buyers in the future.
What should I be doing now to get ready to buy again after starting over?
I bought a condo back in 2019 and ended up in a lot of debt after a rough stretch with a job that didnt pay enough. I eventually took a better job in another state, sold the condo, and used the money to pay off my debt and buy a car, so now I dont really have savings left. My credit is actually really good though and Im trying to figure out the smartest way to start working toward buying a home again.
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