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Will my Facebook marketplace sale kill my loan?
I'm preparing to move and I'm not taking a lot of my current items. I've started selling them on Facebook marketplace. I have a lot of nice items and I'm hoping to make aboubt $5,500 after selling everything. My agent is getting upset and telling me my loan could get pulled because of this?! Is this possible? I don't want to move with these items and I was hoping the sale of them could cover some of the costs of closing and moving.
Asked by Meg | Chicago, IL | 03-18-2026 | 145 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 7 months ago
First time buyer. How do I know what type of loan to get? And how do what I qualify for?
I'm a first time buyer. I've heard that there are different types of loans and some are better for first time home buyers. And I've also heard that there is help for first time buyers. I don't know what I qualify for or what questions to ask to make sure I get this. What do I do?
Asked by Mateo | Bend, OR | 03-16-2026 | 1,465 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 7 months ago
Why did my mortgage payment go up??
I bought a house about a year ago. I have a fixed mortage, but my payment inreased by abou $70/month! I didn't plan on this. I can manage it, but I'm having to cut back on other things. What happened? Why am I paying more for my mortgage?
Asked by Patrick | Rockford, IL | 03-16-2026 | 326 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 7 months ago
Why is the war causing interest rates to climb?
Been house hunting for a while now. Our lender told us initially that the war would probably cause interest rates to drop. But, I keep seeing news that interest rates are rising, and our lender confirmed today that rates are now higher than they were.rnDon't rates usually drop during wars? why isn't that happening now?
Asked by Hyde M | 03-13-2026 | 1,037 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 7 months ago
Is $10000 enough for a downpayment?
I need a house. I have been saving for years and have about $10000. Is that enough for a downpayment or should i need trying to save. I don't want to wait too much longer. Does it really matter?
Asked by Adele G | Raleigh, NC | 03-10-2026 | 434 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 7 months ago
How do I go about selling an older house?
My brother passed few days ago. I flew out from CA due to being only living relative. I do not know who mortgage is with yet. He & myself have no funds. I need to sell asap and have furnace fixed.
Asked by Yvonne Woolwine | Angola, IN | 02-24-2026 | 134 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 8 months ago
What is a bridge loan?
I've seen the term bridge loan, but I don't really understand what it means or what is can be used for. Can someone explain this to me?
Asked by Xavier | Santa Fe, NM | 02-23-2026 | 319 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 8 months ago
Can a realtor ask the seller to reimburse them for pictures?
Can a realtor ask the seller to reimburse them for the cost of the pictures taken to sell the house if the seller decides not to sell there house
Asked by Paul | Summerville, SC | 02-13-2026 | 773 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 8 months ago
I am thinking about refinancingy home ?
My mortgage is clear . I have another small piece of land maybe a acres and half but it's still in my mother and uncle (deceased) name how can I use this to finance a loan to pay of my bills and fix my house?
Asked by Gayle Flowers | Brundidge, AL | 01-21-2026 | 159 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 9 months ago
Tax payment after the sale of my house?
I'm getting married, and I'm going to sell my current house and move into my fiancé's house. But I'm worried about the taxes. Will I need to pay taxes on the sale of my house? If so, is there a way to avoid this or minimize it?
Asked by Kathy | Charleston, SC | 12-16-2025 | 534 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 10 months ago
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