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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)
Asked by Biddy Brooks | Cedar Hill, TX | 06-22-2025 | 998 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
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.
Asked by Jerome | Chattanooga, TN | 06-21-2025 | 685 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
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?
Asked by Sarah | St John, IN | 05-07-2025 | 1,072 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
CA Buyer Rep Agreement? Buyer agrees to pay the commission?
Buyer HAS to sign the Buyer Rep Agreement AND PAY the Broker's fee before we even see the house or really know if we like the agent?
Asked by Linda | Redding, CA | 04-28-2025 | 1,875 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
Can the seller of the house make you get approved again?
I put an offer on a house, and the selling agent countered with a lot of demands. One of the demands being to send over financial statements to make sure I have closing cost and so I did. I countered again, and selling agent said I needed to get pre-approved by her choice of lender after she had already spoken to my current lender. We reached out the their said lender and were told it would only be a soft credit check since I have already had my credit ran in February when I locked in with my current lender. I did the application with her choice of lender for a soft check and they asked for bank statements, w2's and paystubs. I do not want my credit ran again and get dinged. Is this allowed? and all before they even accept an offer?
Asked by Lesandra | Sacramento, CA | 04-21-2025 | 1,073 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
Do l need a lawyer to buy an as is house for 3000.00 ?
My friend has an as is house for 3k .What legal documents should l be taking to the table? I am not sure of the process.
Asked by Kathy Ralston | St Louis, FL | 04-20-2025 | 567 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
Should I use my friend as my realtor?
I have a good friend that's a realtor. I really like her as a friend, but I'm worried about working with her. I think it could change our dynamic and might ruin the friendship. That said, I also think if I choose a different realtor, she could be so hurt that it ruins the friendship. What should I do?
Asked by Maggie | Madison, WI | 04-10-2025 | 1,348 Views | Buying | Updated 1 year ago
Want to applyforahudhome?
Need help finding the right place and to get it started and thank you for your time so I need help finding out how to apply
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