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Can I borrow my downpayment on a house?

I don't want to pay the tax you pay if you put less than 20% down on a house but I don't have enough - can i borrow that money? Can i just have it rolled up into my mortgage or take out a different loan to cover the 20%?

Asked by Remy B | Hillsboro, VA | 03-13-2026 | 594 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago

What home insurance do i need in FL?

I want to live by the ocean. I think i can afford a house but i heard insurance is crazy expensive in florida. what do i need? what kind of home insurance do i need in florida and how much does it usually cost?

Asked by Amy Br | Pompano Beach, FL | 03-12-2026 | 527 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago

Buy a mobile home?

I can't afford a house right now but I want my own place. I found a great deal on a mobile home but i'm nto sure about selling it again if i ever get the money. This would help me move out of my parents place and get me closer to work. are mobile homes hard to resell? are there agents who help sell and list mobile homes?

Asked by Corbin U | Indiana, PA | 03-12-2026 | 150 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago

Do I have to do anything special to move out of state?

I want to leave Florida and move to Illinois, is there anything special that I have to do? Do i have to file something or pay a tax to move out of state? I don't own a home yet but I am looking at places outside of Chicago.

Asked by Ron L | Tampa, FL | 03-12-2026 | 192 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago

There’s a home here in Charlotte, Mi 48813 ?

I would like to get info and see home at 420 Prairie St in Charlotte, Mi please I understand it’s a foreclosure

Asked by Kathy A Aaron | Charlotte | 03-11-2026 | 68 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago

How do I make my offer stand out?

I'm looking at homes in a highly competitive area of San Jose where bidding wars are common. I want to make my offer stand out. My budget is limited compared to others and I can't just outbid someone. How do I make my offer stand out in other ways?

Asked by Avi | San Jose | 03-11-2026 | 153 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago

Do I need an agent to go see a house I like?

There is a house in a neighborhood I like that is for sale and I want to go see it but I'm not sure how. Do i just call and make an appointment or do i need to have a realtor to take me? If i get a realtor, do I have to pay them? How much does it cost to see a house?

Asked by Corbin L | Torrance, CA | 03-11-2026 | 1,250 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago

How can I get approved of an fha loan to buy a house asap ?

I am in need of a home for my family and my mother inlaw I need at least a five bedroom room or an inlaw sweet and I need it like asap

Asked by Carol Hart | Verona | 03-09-2026 | 543 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago

Documents for buying a home in Michigan?

Are there any Michigan agents that can help me? What documents do I need to buy a home in Michigan. I can go to the bank and get preapproved for a loan, do I need anything else?

Asked by Ken D | Bay City, MI | 03-09-2026 | 208 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago

When should I get pre-approved for a mortgage?

Hi. I've heard that I need to get pre-approved for mortgage before I get a house. But when do I get pre-approved for a mortgage? How long before I start looking for a home do I need to start pre-approval? Or can I get pre-approved while looking for a home?

Asked by Santiago | Tempe, AZ | 12-08-2025 | 712 Views | Buying | Updated 7 months ago