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How do I find homes that are in foreclosure?
How do I find homes that are in foreclosure? Is there a way to tell from the listing that the house is a foreclosed house?
- Asked by Adian
- Columbus, OH
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- Buying
- 8 months ago
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Are short-term rentals dead?
We've always wanted to buy a short-term rental home, but recently I've been seeing things like AirBnBust. Are short term rentals no longer profitable for new people entering the market?
- Asked by Clayton
- St John, IN
- 157 views
- Renting
- 8 months ago
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Are listing photos included with the agents service?
Are listing photos included with the agent's service when we sell our home? Obviously someone has to pay for the photos. I'm just wondering if they're a separate line item that I pay for or if the agent pays for them.
- Asked by Bethany
- Austin, TX
- 296 views
- Selling
- 8 months ago
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How does a quick sell operate when the house is in probate?
My sister and I obtained a right to deed the house was not in a will We don’t have an official will, to add. Although paperwork is in place . But as far as I know, we can legally sell the house now.
- Asked by Nathan Doty
- Moody, AL
- 208 views
- Selling
- 8 months ago
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We have a 500k home and low mortgage Do we sell or rent?
We have a $500k home with a 2.75% mortgage. We don't like the neighborhood, though, and we want to move. Our family is growing and we prefer a family friendly area but it seems like a bad idea to sell when mortgage rates are so high. Should we try to rent?
- Asked by Melanie
- Irwin, PA
- 162 views
- Selling
- 8 months ago
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Should I tell our insurance company about a reno?
Our basement was unfinished when we purchased our home. We've finished the basement. We used a contractor, but permits weren't required. Should we tell our home insurance company about the renovation? What are the benefits/downsides?
- Asked by Brian
- Forest Park, IL
- 255 views
- Tips & Advice
- 8 months ago
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Do I need a home inspection for new construction?
I'm planning to purchase a new construction home. Do you recommend that I still get a home inspection even though it's a new home?
- Asked by Sonja
- Charlotte, NC
- 253 views
- Buying
- 8 months ago
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What constitutes a bedroom in Milwaukee WI?
I think the city has incorrectly listed my property as having 10 bedrooms. What is considered a bedroom? How do I prove otherwise?
- Asked by Della
- Milwaukee, FL
- 164 views
- Tips & Advice
- 9 months ago
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What should I renovate?
What should I renovate before selling my home? I have about $10K to put towards it. The house is cared for, but really dated.
- Asked by Theo
- New Lenox, IL
- 171 views
- Remodeling
- 9 months ago
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What credit score is needed to buy a house?
What credit score do I need to buy a house? I have decent credit, and I want to make sure I can get the loan I want.
- Asked by James
- Heath, OH
- 224 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 9 months ago
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Is a new construction house like new car depreciation?
Is a new construction house like new car depreciation? People say as soon as a new car is driven off the lot it depreciates. I'm wondering if a new construction house is the same. Do I pay a premium for the new and as soon as I live it is, does the value go down?
- Asked by Mary
- Lake Geneva, WI
- 220 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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Real estate termination fee?
Should our real estate agent have informed us if we terminated the contract as sellers there was a clause that they would still receive 5% commission ? Our agent never told us if we terminated the contract we would owe him the 5% when we signed the listing agreement. We wanted to switch agents but we didn’t realize this was written in the contract.
- Asked by Julie Mcconnell
- Gaithersburg, MD
- 170 views
- Selling
- 9 months ago
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Can I sell a just one building on my property?
Its an older farmhouse fully insulated 12' wide x 12' tall x 28' long, I am not sure where to even start, it was on my property when i bought it, I would like to move it off the property and maybe try and make some extra money as well.
- Asked by Randon L Bernards
- Crooks, FL
- 260 views
- Selling
- 9 months ago
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Listing agent with repairs and remodeling services ?
Hi, I want to sell a house in Las Vegas (SFH, 4 BDR, pool). I'm looking for a listing agent who will manage repairs and remodeling before the house is listed. Has anyone a similar experience ?
- Asked by Chris Fletcher
- Las Vegas, NV
- 168 views
- Selling
- 9 months ago
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I need to get a fair market value on 3 properties?
I have 2 properties, the 1st property has the main house and land plus detached apt and the 3rd property is is 113 acres with old farmhouse that I need to get a fair market value on them effective june of 2023 for tax purposes, father in law passed away
- Asked by Lesia Crayton
- Winston Salem, FL
- 207 views
- Selling
- 9 months ago
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Is the closing cost different for townhouse vs house?
Is the closing cost different for townhouse vs house? Condo? How do I know what the closing cost will be?
- Asked by Harriet
- Baltimore, MD
- 174 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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What is the minimum down payment and closing cost?
What is the minimum down payment and closing cost? Will my real estate agent tell me how much money I need for the house?
- Asked by Brandon
- Beaver, UT
- 233 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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What do I need to buy land in California?
What do I need to buy land in California? How can I find land to buy in California and how do I figure out if it's buildable?
- Asked by Khai
- Hollister, CA
- 204 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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How do i find out how much my house can be sell?
How do i find out how much my house can be sell? How do i know that it is a good number for my house to sell?
- Asked by Charlie
- Huntington, WV
- 201 views
- Selling
- 9 months ago
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Are the closing costs different in different states?
Are the closing costs different in different states? How can I figure out the closing costs? I'm moving to an area where I can live in either state and wondering how to figure out which is best.
- Asked by Ryan
- Sterling, VA
- 137 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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Is the down payment different in different states?
Is the down payment different in different states? How do I know how much the down payment is for a house?
- Asked by Noah
- Hays, KS
- 211 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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Minimum down payment for house first time buyer?
What is the minimum down payment for house first-time buyer? How do you decide how much to put down on a house?
- Asked by Miguel
- Taos, NM
- 198 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 9 months ago
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Do you need 20 down to buy a house in California?
Do you need 20 down to buy a house in California? The money that I was saving isn't enough now that interest rates are high, so I'm wondering if I can put down less than 20 on a house.
- Asked by Claire
- Temecula, CA
- 159 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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How much money do you need to buy a house in California?
How much money do you need to buy a house in California? What is a typical income needed to buy a house in California?
- Asked by Charity
- Santa Rosa, CA
- 194 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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Has the property had any major repairs or renovations?
How can I tell if the property had any major repairs or renovations? Does the seller need to tell me about repairs or renovations?
- Asked by Josh
- Fort Worth, TX
- 153 views
- Remodeling
- 9 months ago
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Can you buy a house in California with low income?
Can you buy a house in California with low income? Every house I look at seems so expensive. I'm moving to California and don't know how I can afford a house.
- Asked by Scott
- Sacramento, CA
- 187 views
- Affordable Housing
- 9 months ago
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How to buy a house in California with bad credit?
How to buy a house in California with bad credit? I'm trying to get better credit, but that will take a long time and I want to buy a house now.
- Asked by Sara
- Oakland, CA
- 207 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 9 months ago
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Should I sell my current property before buying a new one?
Should I sell my current property before buying a new one? What's the best way of doing this and the best order for selling and buying?
- Asked by Steven
- Paris, TX
- 155 views
- Selling
- 9 months ago
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Can I sell my fathers property without registration?
Can I sell my father's property directly without our registration? A property has the registration name of my father.
- Asked by Taylor
- Tallahassee, FL
- 146 views
- Selling
- 9 months ago
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Can I buy a house in America if I live in the UK?
Can I buy a house in America if I live in the UK? If so, what are some general steps that I need to take for the purchase?
- Asked by Hannah
- Boston, MA
- 152 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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Can a minor buy a house in California ?
How old do you need to be to buy a house in California? If a minor wants to buy a house does an adult need to be on the deed as well?
- Asked by Sabrina
- Los Angeles, CA
- 277 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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What Documents Do I Need To Buy A House In California?
What documents do I need to buy a house in California ? Are there any documents that can help me to get a home or show I'm a strong buyer?
- Asked by Kristin
- Sunnyvale, CA
- 238 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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how can a foreigner buy a house in usa?
how can a foreigner buy a house in usa? what are the requirements for a foreigner to buy a house in the usa?
- Asked by Chen
- New York, NY
- 174 views
- International Real Estate
- 9 months ago
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What are the requirements to buy a house in California?
What are the requirements to buy a house in California? What do I need to prepare to buy a house in California?
- Asked by Jan
- South Sioux City, NE
- 265 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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How can I buy a new property using the property I currently ?
How can I buy a new property using the property I currently live in and own? I need the money from the sale of this property to buy the next one.
- Asked by Michael
- Charlotte, NC
- 183 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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What credit score is needed to buy a house in California?
What credit score is needed to buy a house in California? Does the credit score need to be higher than in other states?
- Asked by Juan
- Bakersfield, CA
- 272 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 9 months ago
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What is the minimum down payment for a house in California?
What is the minimum down payment for a house in California? Do I need to put more money down on a house in California compared to other states?
- Asked by Jason
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- 207 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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How long does it take to buy a house in California?
How long does it take to buy a house in California? What should I be prepared for when buying a house in California?
- Asked by Meagan
- Bentonville, AR
- 214 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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Can a foreigner buy property in California?
Can a foreigner buy property in California? If so, what are the requirements for a foreigner to buy property in California?
- Asked by Ed
- San Francisco, CA
- 205 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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Can I get residency in a state if I am renting?
Can I get residency in a state if I'm renting or do I need to own property? My utilities are included in my rent and I pay my landlord directly. I moved recently and would like to have my residency here if possible.
- Asked by Angelica
- Tampa, FL
- 188 views
- Tips & Advice
- 9 months ago
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How long do I need to live in a state to get residency?
How long do I need to live in a state to get residency? Do the residency requirements differ from state to state?
- Asked by Cheryl
- Atlanta, GA
- 149 views
- Tips & Advice
- 9 months ago
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Can I buy a house in California without being a resident?
Can I buy a house in California without being a resident? Will I lose my Washington residency if I spend too much time at a house in another state?
- Asked by Derrik
- Spokane, WA
- 205 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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How accurate are Zestimates?
Are Zestimates accurate? Or is my Redfin estimate accurate? They're about the same number. I'm thinking of selling and wondering if these numbers are what I can expect.
- Asked by Michael
- Scottsdale, AZ
- 253 views
- Selling
- 9 months ago
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What can I ask for after a home inspection?
What can I ask for after a home inspection? The owner has several cats that have damaged the house. Beyond the scratches, the cats have peed on the carpet. Can I ask for money to cover the cost of new carpets and to repair the damage from the cats?
- Asked by Sonja
- San Jacinto, CA
- 266 views
- Buying
- 9 months ago
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Security cameras inside a home?
When there are security cameras inside a home, should I comment on the home? It feels weird to know that the current owner may be watching and taking note of what I say. Is it better to just silently walk through the home and discuss afterwards away from the home?
- Asked by Angel
- Portland, ME
- 175 views
- Tips & Advice
- 10 months ago
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Can I get a new job while house hunting?
Can I get a new job while house hunting? Some of the tips I read were don't open a credit card or switch jobs... but I have a great opportunity with a new company. That said, I'm anxious to buy a house and don't want to lose out. If I take this job, is there a time frame that I'd have to wait to purchase a home?
- Asked by Foster
- San Antonio, TX
- 345 views
- Buying
- 10 months ago
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What is the wait time before relisting a home in Arizona?
Had Home listed for six months and canceled the listing. Now I want to relist it as a new listing. How long must I wait in the state of Arizona?
- Asked by Michael Price
- Surprise, AZ
- 246 views
- Selling
- 10 months ago
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Do pocket listings sell for more or less money?
Do pocket listings sell for more or less money? We'd like to avoid the hassle of lots of showings and open houses (we have young kids) and maybe a pocket listing could generate interest so that house sells sooner?? But we also aren't sure if that's good financially. Any advice would be appreciated.
- Asked by Charles
- Barrington, IL
- 193 views
- Selling
- 10 months ago
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Should I update my house photos for sale?
My listing photos are from the holidays. Decorations are up in the photos because we were hoping it would sell. Now that the holidays are over should I have new photos taken?
- Asked by Susan
- Green Bay, WI
- 235 views
- Selling
- 10 months ago
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How much less should you offer when paying cash?
How much less should you offer on a house when paying cash? I know it makes me a stronger buyer, but the market is also competitive. Is there a general guide?
- Asked by Sonja
- Miami, FL
- 302 views
- Buying
- 10 months ago
