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Land is smaller than what we paid for, what can we do?

We bought farm land about 4 years ago. we haven't been getting the yields that we expected based on the acreage we bought. we paid to have the land measured again and it's almost 30 acres less than what we were "sold". this is making a big difference in our income and we're struggling to keep afloat. what do we do? can we go back to the seller/agent? we just want the money back for overpaying for the land and want the income that we should have had these past 4 years. we're at a loss on what to do.

Asked by Chuck | 05-04-2026 | 66 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 6 months ago

How can I get an apprisal on property?In was county texas

I just need an appraisal

Asked by Janise Patton | 76073 | 04-28-2026 | 116 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 6 months ago

I’m a single mom paid off a condo HOA $609 should I keep it?

Should I keep my condo

Asked by Myself | Lauderhill | 04-26-2026 | 94 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 6 months ago

Can I cancel my contract if I lost my job?

We are under contract to buy a condo. Closing is in two weeks. Yesterday my company laid off 50 people including me. I can’t get the loan now. Does the seller get to keep my $5,000 earnest money even though it’s not my fault?

Asked by Trina | San Diego, CA | 04-22-2026 | 282 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 6 months ago

Home title

Putting daughter on the title of my home

Asked by Karla Kay Story | Ocala, FL | 04-10-2026 | 79 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 6 months ago

How do you get around a restrictive covenant?

I purchased a plot of land with the intent of building a modern ADU for my elderly parents, but I’ve just discovered a restrictive covenant from 1954 that forbids 'secondary dwellings.' How difficult is it to petition for a variance or have an outdated covenant removed in a high-density suburban area?

Asked by Jerry | St. Louis, MO | 04-08-2026 | 303 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 6 months ago

Sellers didn't disclose water/drainage issues, can we hold them responsible?

We closed on our Victorian home three months ago, but during a heavy storm, we discovered a significant drainage issue that causes the basement to flood—something the sellers explicitly denied on the disclosure. Since the inspection didn't catch it because it was a dry week, do we have any legal recourse against the sellers for non-disclosure, or is this officially our 'money pit' now?

Asked by Peter | Louisville, KY | 04-08-2026 | 1,775 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 6 months ago

How do I check if a house is going to be uninsurable in five years?

I found a house near the coast that I love but my insurance quote came back at eight thousand dollars a year because of climate risk. If I buy this now am i going to be stuck with a house that nobody will insure in 2030? is there a website that shows the future insurance risk for a specific zip code?

Asked by Cal | Wilmington, NC | 04-06-2026 | 98 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 6 months ago

What is the lockout effect?

I have a two percent interest rate from a few years ago and even though i want to move i cant justify a six percent rate on a new place. Is there a strategic way to port my mortgage to a new house or am i basically forced to become a landlord and rent this place out if i ever want to leave?

Asked by Tony K | Shreveport, LA | 04-06-2026 | 116 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 6 months ago

When does it actually make sense to refinance?

Since we have to pay to refinance the loan and the interest rate is only about .5% lower, does it even make sense to refinance? When we bought they kept saying "date the rate" but now we're 2 years in and rates are still high.

Asked by Stephen | Fairfax, VA | 03-30-2026 | 271 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 7 months ago