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me and my friend bought a house together and now i want out but she dont want to sell or buy me out
me and my friend bought a house together two years ago and now i want out but she dont want to sell or buy me out. how do i get my half back if she wont agree to anything
Realtor says we can't pull HVAC permits in time, how worried should I be?
Our HVAC failed inspection, 26 years old, not shocked. Got a great installer lined up, way cheaper than the other bid, but hes only a journeyman so he cant pull the permit himself. My realtor just told me flat out we wont get permits in time and I dont even know if thats true or shes just not trying. Buyer addendum says the system has to be new AND working before closing. Am I about to blow this deal over nothing?
my house has a cracked foundation and i need to sell soon but dont have the money to fix it first. can i still sell it l
my house has a cracked foundation and i need to sell soon but dont have the money to fix it first. can i still sell it like that or do i have to fix it before anyone will buy
Should I pay $5,340 for repairs my realtor wants or just sell as-is?
Ive lived in my condo for 21 years, its a 3 bed 2 bath in a suburb north of Atlanta, and I told my realtor Id rather sell as-is and offer buyer concessions instead. She keeps pushing back and insisting on repairs. A handyman walked through and quoted $5,340, mostly ceiling paint after some drywall cracks got patched, plus stretching the carpet and fixing two kitchen cabinet doors that dont close right. Is it actually worth paying for all that myself before listing?
Asked by Soraya K. | Wichita, KS | 09-01-2026 | 31 Views | Buying | Updated 1 month ago
What is the best way to negotiate for repairs after a home inspection?
We recently went under contract on a charming older home, but the inspection revealed some significant issues with the HVAC system and some minor roof leaks. The seller originally stated they wanted an as-is sale, but these are safety concerns we did not anticipate. How should we approach the seller to ask for a credit or repairs without making them walk away from the deal?
Why is nobody telling me my closing attorney has been silent for weeks?
Closing is in two days. Haven't heard from my attorney in two weeks. Called the realtor, nothing. Finally got the attorney's office and found out the buyer's side sent survey docs 25 days ago and nobody told me. Why is nobody catching this stuff until I chase it down myself?
What should I know before granting my neighbor a shared driveway easement?
My neighbor has proposed removing our shared fence to create a wider driveway, offering me an easement over his portion in return. The arrangement seems reasonably fair, though I haven't yet consulted an attorney. What should I understand about the recording requirements and long-term liabilities before granting a permanent easement like this?
Can a USDA loan cover both land and construction costs?
My partner and I hope to build a small homestead in upstate New York, and we understand a USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan can sometimes finance both the land purchase and the construction of a home on it. Is that accurate, and are there restrictions on the type of home or materials, such as straw bale construction, that would qualify?
our hoa just hit us with a $4000 special assessment out of nowhere for roof repairs on the clubhouse we never even use.
our hoa just hit us with a $4000 special assessment out of nowhere for roof repairs on the clubhouse we never even use. is that even allowed or can we fight it somehow
What should I verify before buying a house tied up in the seller's bankruptcy?
We had an accepted contract on a house, but right before anything could move forward, the seller's agent told us there's a bankruptcy filing tangled up with the property, plus it went through a foreclosure sale that never got fully resolved. The seller's attorney is working with the mortgage company now, and we've been told to hold off on ordering the inspection or appraisal until that's sorted out. If they eventually clear us to proceed, what should we specifically verify before spending money on inspection, appraisal, and title work?
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