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How do I buy a home sight unseen?
We live in Tucson and want to relocate to the Huntley, IL (or surrounding) area next spring. We want to purchase a home sight unseen and move to arrive after closing on it, and are looking for a relocation specialist who can help us navigate this process.
Asked by Anonymous | Huntley, IL | 09-24-2025 | 682 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
How do I cancel a buyer's agreement?
We signed a buyer's agreement to look at homes in our desired area. We thought we were going to work with a specific agent, but then another agent was assigned to us. That agent is not a good fit and we want to cancel the buyer's agreement immediately and work with a new company. How do we cancel a buyer's agreement quickly? We are on a tight timeline and don't have time to let the agreement run out. There's also no way we want to continue with the current agency.
Asked by Drew | Naperville, IL | 09-24-2025 | 3,474 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
Do I have to pay sales tax if I buy a home in Florida?
I want to buy a home in Florida. Do I have to pay sales tax on the purchase of said home?
Asked by Mark | DeLand, FL | 08-23-2025 | 1,663 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
Is it rude to go to an open house to browse?
We've always enjoyed looking at houses. We browse model homes and open houses to get ideas for our own house and to know what's selling around us. There's a lot of lovely homes near us and we enjoy seeing them. We're not obnoxious about anything and don't lie about our intentions. But sometimes we feel bad or feel like the agent is upset that we're in the home. While I understand their disappointment that we're not going buy the house, we also don't take away any time or energy from them. The house is open and the agent has to be there anyway, so why do some agents seem upset by us viewing the home? Is browsing at an open house an unspoken no-no?
Asked by Beth | Charlotte, NC | 08-18-2025 | 1,331 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
Earnest money at closing?
Does the buyer get the earnest money back yes or no? or is the earnest money for good faith? Where does the earnest money go? Does it go to the closing cost for my understanding my realtors that I would get the money back after closing?
Asked by Jolene Iacabone | Pueblo, FL | 08-07-2025 | 2,081 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
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?
Asked by Kyle | Manhattan, IL | 07-16-2025 | 3,348 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
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?
Asked by Scott | Klamath Falls, OR | 07-03-2025 | 804 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
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 | 2,299 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
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