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Can you prepare a comparative market analysis for a property? Corner lot, 5.14 treed acres, next to forest land. Fenced yard, well, septic, electricity & hard-line phone. Small shed, garage & HUD-decertified manufactured structure 76x30. nHow important is certification, title, etc.; how is it addressed if they don't exist? Is the property marketed as vacant land, or cash buyer only? nHave you any experience in this issue?
Asked by D-R Johnson | 83801 | 10-24-2026 | 19 Views | Market News & Trends | Updated 4 days ago
How do you price a rural property with zero recent comps?
Were getting ready to list a remote rural property next spring, and theres been almost no sales in our valley since 2020. Part of the land falls under the Agricultural Land Reserve, so Im not sure what even counts as a comp. Is it too early to start pricing this, or should we just wait for a real listing agent?
Asked by Callum R. | Bozeman, MT | 09-14-2026 | 35 Views | Market News & Trends | Updated 1 month ago
Do appraisers weigh square footage more than how recent the comps are?
Were under contract on a house thats about 3000 sq ft but the only recent comps in the area are more like 5000 sq ft with way more bedrooms and baths. Will the appraiser have to go back more than 6 months to find something our size, or will they just use the bigger homes as comps anyway?
Asked by Desmond K. | Topeka, KS | 09-12-2026 | 22 Views | Market News & Trends | Updated 1 month ago
Should I get a full appraisal or just a CMA to price an inherited lakefront home?
I inherited a lakefront home on a big lake in SE Michigan thats outdated and probably a teardown for most buyers, and comps are hard to find since were surrounded by $900k properties. Is a formal appraisal the smarter move for pricing it to list, or should I just get a few realtor CMAs instead?
Asked by Wendell K. | Howell, MI | 09-03-2026 | 33 Views | Market News & Trends | Updated 1 month ago
What trends should I be aware of?
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Asked by Patti Barnes | Houston, TX | 09-03-2026 | 36 Views | Market News & Trends | Updated 1 month ago
Has anyone bought a parent's house through a gift of equity like this?
My dad wants to gift me over 20% equity in my late grandfather's paid-off house as my down payment while his siblings review the appraisal and agree on a price roughly $150k under market, and Im wondering if anyone else has navigated a family purchase structured this way.
Asked by Soledad M. | Riverside, CA | 09-02-2026 | 40 Views | Market News & Trends | Updated 1 month ago
Is a cash offer smarter than listing traditionally?
Our house doesn't need any major work, but with three kids and two dogs, small repair requests already feel exhausting. We have a specific number we'd be happy walking away with, low enough that we could probably get it in cash without ever listing traditionally. Is it worth skipping the repair-negotiation-commission dance for a guaranteed cash number under market value, or am I underestimating what we'd be leaving on the table?
Asked by Odessa R. | Beaufort | 08-31-2026 | 35 Views | Market News & Trends | Updated 1 month ago
Is it normal for the final loan amount to differ from the Closing Disclosure?
My closing docs today showed a loan amount eight thousand dollars lower than what was on my Closing Disclosure from three days ago, matching the original amount before my appraisal came in higher than expected, and I didn't sign anything or hear from my broker about it beforehand, so is that actually normal or should I be worried something got missed.
Asked by Holden T. | Bozeman, MT | 08-29-2026 | 34 Views | Market News & Trends | Updated 2 months ago
What resale value premium can I expect from installing rooftop solar?
I am considering a rooftop solar installation, roughly $32,000 to $35,000 upfront, on my home in an upscale suburb where comparable properties trade in the $600,000 range. I have seen estimates suggesting a 4 to 6 percent resale premium, though I remain skeptical of how reliably that figure translates across markets. Could someone with direct experience clarify how appraisers and buyers in similarly priced neighborhoods actually value an owned, unleased solar system at resale?
Asked by Dahlia R. | Boise, ID | 08-25-2026 | 14 Views | Market News & Trends | Updated 2 months ago
how much earnest money should i actually put down on my offer
im about to make an offer and trying to figure out the earnest money amount my realtor suggested 1 percent but ive heard people say go higher in a competitive market problem is i dont want to tie up cash i dont have to since im worried about losing it if the deal falls through is there a real rule of thumb or does it just depend
Asked by Cormac T. | Sioux Falls, SD | 08-23-2026 | 37 Views | Market News & Trends | Updated 2 months ago
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