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Can i buy a house. i am not legal?
I save money long time. i want buy house. But I no have legal papers. Is possible this? Also i very scare they catch me and make me leave US.
Can I buy a house if I owe taxes?
I'm a 1099 contractor and my tax payments vary. I owe the government money for my taxes and I'm paying in installments. All of it is legal and I'm not doing anything wrong. I have a decent downpayment saved. But I'm wondering if I can get a loan if I owe taxes?
Asked by Chad | Arcadia, MI | 03-18-2026 | 418 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago
What salary do you need for a $400,000 house?
I've looked around and even small homes in my area are around $400,000. I'm not sure if I can afford it. How much money do I need to make?
What disqualifies you from buying a house?
I want to buy a house but have some things in my past that are not so good. what will stop me from being able to buy a house?
Asked by Ed | Baton Rouge, LA | 03-18-2026 | 299 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago
What documents do I need to buy a house in New Mexico?
I'm looking to buy my first home. When should I start gathering documents and what documents do I need to buy a house?
Is real estate still worth buying or is it a money trap?
Some people say it's the only way to build wealth and others are telling me it will sink me financially. So what's the truth?
Should I get more than one home inspection?
I put an offer on a home that's about 40 years old. I know there are things that need to be replaced and want to go into the deal with as much knowledge as possible. I get that humans make mistakes or don't see things. So, I'm wondering if I should get 2 home inspections and see what they both say. Could I use both reports to negotiate?
Asked by Sofia | Albany, NY | 03-18-2026 | 418 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago
I got an inspection - there were a lot of things. How much should i ask the seller to fix?
Inspection found a cracked heat exchanger and some roof leaks. On top of that there are about 30 smaller things like holes in the walls, sagging carpet, broken vent covers, etc. Do I ask them to fix it, or just ask for a $10k credit? What’s the standard for negotiating after the inspection report comes back?
Asked by Alex F | Cincinnati, OH | 03-18-2026 | 572 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago
How do I check for flood zones before I buy a house?
I found a great house near a creek, but I’m terrified of insurance costs. Is there a way to check if a house is in a high-risk flood zone before I spend money on an appraisal or inspection?
Asked by Sara M | Newport News, VA | 03-18-2026 | 922 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago
Is it dumb to buy a house without seeing it first?
Anyone ever bought a house "sight unseen" from out of state? Relocating for work and I can't fly out every weekend. Is it crazy to trust a FaceTime tour and a good inspector? What's the best way to protect myself so I don't move into a lemon?"
Asked by James | Atlanta, GA | 03-17-2026 | 413 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago
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