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How does buying land and building a house financing work?

How does buying land and building a house financing work? Are there separate loans for buying land and then financing a house?

Asked by Grainger | Grand Rapids, MI | 10-23-2023 | 1,366 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago

Can I sell a house with a home equity loan?

I have a mortgage and a home equity loan, can I sell my house? If I can sell a house with a home equity loan, what if I owe money on it?

Asked by Carlos | Bakersfield, CA | 09-11-2023 | 1,055 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago

Do I need home insurance on a vacant home?

I'm planning to move out of my home and it will be vacant until it sells. Do I need home insurance on the vacant home?

Asked by Garrett | Breckenridge, CO | 09-06-2023 | 1,100 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago

Is a loan for a condo different than a house loan?

Is a mortgage for a condo different than a mortgage for a house?

Asked by Cooper | Chicago, IL | 08-24-2023 | 1,209 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago

Capital gains tax- how long can I wait to buy a home?

How long can I wait to buy a home and avoid capital gains tax?

Asked by Darrel | Raleigh, NC | 07-26-2023 | 931 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago

How do I avoid paying capital gains tax?

Can I avoid paying capital gains tax? If so, how? I'm planning to sell and buy within the next year or so, but not immediately.

Asked by Darrel | Raleigh, NC | 07-26-2023 | 779 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago

Should I avoid an ARM loan?

If I get an adjustable rate loan, my interest rate is lower. But my family tells me I shouldn't get an ARM loan. This is my first home purchase, so I'm figuring all this out.

Asked by Brian | Omaha, NE | 07-24-2023 | 1,306 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago

Can Boyfriend legally get money off my sale of the house?

Hi we moved to FL in Aug 2021. He gave me 20k to put down on the house. I put down the other 120k. He’s not on the title or the loan. Does he have the legal right to any proceeds from the sale?

Asked by Erika Spencer | Cape Coral, FL | 05-26-2023 | 1,039 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago

How can I save money on a mortgage loan?

Is there anything I can do to save money on a mortgage?

Asked by Misha | San Diego, CA | 05-22-2023 | 926 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago

How big should I make my downpayment?

How big should I make my downpayment? If i can squeeze and put more than 20% down should I? I'm also worried about having a cushion if something breaks on the house.

Asked by Jerry | Franklin, WI | 05-22-2023 | 532 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago