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What is the fastest way to sell a house as is?
My mother is going to register a property on my name. I want to sell it as is. How fast we can work around that.
- Asked by Eric R.
- San juan, PR
- 384 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
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How long does a seller have to respond to my offer?
Just wondering, if i put an offer on a house, how long can the seller take to respond?
- Asked by Shannon
- Springfield, MO
- 677 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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How many houses should I view before purchasing one?
If I found a house I like, should I put in an offer even though I haven't seen many houses? Is there an ideal number of houses to see before deciding?
- Asked by Jeremiah T
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 492 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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Do I get my earnest money back?
Help me understand earnest money. What is it? Why do I need to pay it? Does it go towards my home purchase? What if I back out, do I get that money back? Clearly I need some help in understanding how this works. Thanks.
- Asked by Peter G
- Phoenix, AZ
- 400 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 1 year ago
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What is the purpose of an escrow?
I don't own a home but hope to this spring. I've heard people talk about escrow, but I have no idea what it is or why I need it. Can you help me?
- Asked by Meredith K
- Greenwich, CT
- 568 views
- Terms & Definitions
- 1 year ago
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Is sale of real estate from a trust taxable?
If we sell a property that is in a trust, do we have to pay taxes? And who is responsible for the taxes, the trust? Thanks
- Asked by Tido V
- Galveston, TX
- 417 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 1 year ago
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How to report real estate sale on tax return?
I sold a property last year and need to report it. How do I report a real estate sale on my tax return?
- Asked by Carl B
- St. Louis, MO
- 340 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 1 year ago
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Is land a good investment?
We can't afford a second home, but I'm wondering if buying land and hanging onto it is a good investment. Maybe we could build in the future or more likely sell it down the road. But is this a good investment or not? Thanks
- Asked by Frank R
- Union Pier, MI
- 496 views
- Investing
- 1 year ago
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Are solar panels worth the investment?
Are solar panels worthwhile? I live in Illinois where it's cloudy often in the winter. I'm also worried about putting holes in my roof. But I wonder if the cost savings is worth it? Also, does it add any value to my home?
- Asked by Mark J
- Winnetka, IL
- 264 views
- Green Housing
- 1 year ago
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Should I shed be included in a home inspection?
My mom is trying to sell her home. She had an old, small storage shed in the back of the 1/2 acre yard. An inspector included the shed in the inspection, and now the buyer wants my mom to pay for repairs on the shed. Should this even be included? What advice do you have?
- Asked by Vanessa Q
- Lockport, IL
- 896 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
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What is a quick sale in real estate?
What is a quick sale?
- Asked by Ari M
- San Jose, CA
- 2151 views
- Terms & Definitions
- 1 year ago
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Bigger master bathroom vs bigger master closet ?
We have a small master bathroom and two small closets in the master bedroom. Should we expand our master bathroom into one of the small closets leaving just one small/medium closet?
- Asked by Dan Dinkel
- Fort Washington, FL
- 353 views
- Remodeling
- 1 year ago
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Do you pay Florida sales tax when purchasing real estate?
I want to know if I buy a house in Florida, do I pay sales tax on that purchase? It would be a vacation home, not my permanent residence.
- Asked by San Gilno
- Fresno, OH
- 2433 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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how do I rent or sell office property?
office building right on main lane highway with lots traffic by property day and night. How do I go about getting it listed and ready to sell?
- Asked by Faye Matthews
- Wetumpka, AL
- 236 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
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If I put my house on the market for sale will it stop my property tax auction?
If I put my house on the market for sale will it stop my property tax auction
- Asked by Jamie Waymire
- Sattelite Beach, FL
- 247 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 1 year ago
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How do i buy a house overseas?
Do i have to get an international real estate agent or can i use one here? what extra fees do I have to pay?
- Asked by Jj
- Culver City, CA
- 587 views
- International Real Estate
- 1 year ago
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If my area redistricts schools can I still get in a school?
We bought specifically to be in a good school district. My kids are young and now they are talking about redistricting, and we'd be in a different highschool by the time my kids are old enough. What can I do if I don't want to move?
- Asked by Mimi
- Cullman, AL
- 409 views
- Schools
- 1 year ago
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How to account for parents loan for downpayment?
Hi, my parents are loaning me money for a downpayment. How do I account for this? Will I have to pay taxes on it? I'm paying them back, so how does all of this work? Thanks.
- Asked by Kelsey M
- Portland, OR
- 422 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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Is it offensive to negotiate the commission?
Is it offensive to negotiate the commission? Obviously, I want to pay as little as possible, but I also don't want to offend my future agent. I understand that they need to get paid and I want them to enjoy working with me and have my best interest.
- Asked by Aaron B
- Boise, ID
- 940 views
- Working With an Agent
- 1 year ago
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What factors affect the amount of commission you pay?
I've seen different commission rates, and I get that probably commission is based on experience. What else affects the commission rate? And is it locked in once I agree to work with an agent or can they change it?
- Asked by Mark V
- Newark, NJ
- 618 views
- Working With an Agent
- 1 year ago
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How can I tell if an area is up and coming?
Hi, I'm thinking of buying a place and wondering how I can tell if a neighborhood is up and coming. I'm hoping to get the most out of my home purchase by buying a place that will appreciate relatively quicker than other areas.
- Asked by Gabriel R
- Chicago, IL
- 568 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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Can I make the buyer pay all the closing costs?
How can I get my costs as low as possible on my home sale so I can make the biggest profit? Can I get the buyer to pay closing costs?
- Asked by Greg M
- Jerome, AZ
- 374 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
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How long do you need to stay in a house before selling it?
How long do I need to stay in a house before selling it? Is it a waste financially if I don't stay in it for a certain length of time? Thanks.
- Asked by Bernard R
- Charlotte, NC
- 454 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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When should I buy an investment property?
My husband and I have always wanted to have a rental property, but we're scared to pull the trigger. We don't want to stretch ourselves too much financially and get stuck. But we also know that all investments carry some risk. Do you have any advice? At what point should we feel confident with our purchase?
- Asked by Taylor G
- New Buffalo, MI
- 358 views
- Investing
- 1 year ago
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Percentage rules for home buying?
I've heard that there are percentage "rules" for buying a house. What does this mean? I think it's something with how much house I can afford?? I'm hoping to buy in the spring and am trying to figure out everything I need to know about buying. Thanks!
- Asked by Veronica S
- Albuquerque, NM
- 258 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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Can I make an offer on a pending house?
Hi. There is a house I'm interested in that is listed as pending. Can i still contact the selling agent and try to get an offer in?
- Asked by Juan P
- San Marcos, CA
- 612 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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How do VA loans work?
My wife is active military and we are hoping to buy our first home. Is there any reason why we shouldn't use a VA loan? How do we get started?
- Asked by Jamie L
- McLean, VA
- 498 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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Can we negotiate on damage we don't see?
We are buying a house and are pretty sure there was a leak in the carpeted basement that was fixed, but the carpet is still there. I'm worried that there is mold under the carpet but won't know till we pull it up. If there is, I want them to pay for it to be replaced. How can we check without pulling it up?
- Asked by Cheri
- Milwaukee, WI
- 346 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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The proposed contract with a comm'l realtor seems ?
Recently had a commercial realtor walk thru my property which has business zoning on the main level with a 1 BR residential apartment upstairs. The contract, which I haven't yet signed, indicates that the realtor would have exclusive rights for a period of 12 months. I am concerned about making such a long term commitment. Realistically, what are my other options?
- Asked by Eric R.
- Batavia, IL
- 228 views
- Working With an Agent
- 1 year ago
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I have a h.v.c housing voucher which houses do I qualify fo?
I have a h.v.c housing voucher
- Asked by Eric R.
- Memphis, TN
- 253 views
- Renting
- 1 year ago
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Do I have to commit to just one agent??
I met a great couple of agents, but after first 5 or so places they gave to us to look at the others they have given me are: too expensive, not the features we want not in area we ask. Am l expecting too much?? Need a place soon
- Asked by Eric R.
- Northwest Tucson az, AZ
- 307 views
- Working With an Agent
- 1 year ago
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Should I buy a house with cash?
I could buy a small home with all of my cash and investments. Is it better to do that or to take out a mortgage?
- Asked by Taylor L
- Bend, OR
- 524 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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Should I sell my house or rent it out?
Housing prices around me seem to be going down, but we'd like to move. Should we just rent our house and wait for the future to sell it? Is there anything we should watch out for?
- Asked by Maggie W
- Charleston, SC
- 453 views
- Renting
- 1 year ago
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What updates are worth it?
We're thinking of selling our condo. There are some things that are outdated or that could be updated. We don't want to waste our money on things that don't matter, but also want our condo to sell for the best possible price. So, what updates are worthwhile?
- Asked by Hudson A
- Denver, CO
- 489 views
- Remodeling
- 1 year ago
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When is the best time to sell my house?
We want to get the best possible price for our house and limit any complications. When is the best time to sell?
- Asked by Damien T
- Madison, WI
- 294 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
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Should I replace my hollow doors?
My house was built in 1934 but someone replaced all the the interior doors with hollow ones, not solid wood. It seems weird in this historic house. Is it worth my money to replace them all before selling? - Rick
- Asked by Richard Maddses
- Milwaukee, WI
- 473 views
- Remodeling
- 1 year ago
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Can I buy a house without a real estate agent?
I found a home on Zillow that I am interested in making an offer on. I went to the open house so I have already seen it and know that I like it. I just want to put in an offer.
- Asked by Julia G
- Kimberly, ID
- 395 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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Why is my house not selling?
I have been on the market for 3 weeks now and have had a lot of showings but not offers. I fixed it up. We dropped the price last week but still nothing. I don't know what else to do.
- Asked by Bill Mcgilley
- Cleveland, FL
- 261 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
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How should I price my house for sale?
Hello, my name is Gill and I want to list my house but I know that real estate is changing and want to know if it is better to list low and hope that I get a lot of interest or if I should list it high and expect that I will come down to get it sold. I want a fair price but I don't want it to sit on the market for a long time as I have a place to move to. Thank you Gill
- Asked by Gill Miller
- Commerce, GA
- 523 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
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Who pays for repairs?
Selling my house and the buyers want me to fix a small hole in a door, some wood rot on the 3 seasons room and the fireplace cover. Do I have to fix those things?
- Asked by Clive Mcjervit
- Jericho, NY
- 428 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
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Why would a house sit on the market for a while?
There is a house I'm interested in that looks to be priced fairly but it has been on the market for 4 months. Why would this be?
- Asked by Ricky Hasan
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 311 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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Does the value of my home affect the commission that I pay?
Does the commission rate that is paid change with the value of the home? Do more expensive homes have a lower or higher commission percentage?
- Asked by Mark Johnson
- Buffalo, NY
- 1150 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
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What is a patio home?
I just moved to western pennsylvania and I have heard this term in my area a few times. Does it just mean that the home has a patio?
- Asked by Blaze White
- Greensburg, PA
- 357 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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What counts as a bedroom?
Hi, I'm wondering what makes a bedroom count as a bedroom. Does it need a window? Anything else? Thanks!
- Asked by Mark Tucker
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 2255 views
- Tips & Advice
- 1 year ago
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What do I need to know about buying an investment property?
Hi, My husband and I dream of owning an investment property (or several!). What do we need to know about this both from an ownership perspective and a financial aspect?
- Asked by Margaret Hudgens
- Grand Rapids, MI
- 589 views
- Investing
- 1 year ago
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What's the first step in buying a home?
Hi, I'm hoping to buy my first home in the next year. What are steps that I need to take to prepare for the purchase?
- Asked by Samantha Turner
- Nashville, TN
- 467 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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If I buy now at a high interest rate how soon can I refi?
I am ready to buy but the interest rates are making me second guess. If the rates come down months after I buy, can I just refinance and get the lower rate?
- Asked by Corri K
- Fredericksburg, TX
- 399 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
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Where do I find the water shut off for outside?
More of a handyman question but where can I find the valves that shut off my outside faucets so my pipes don't freeze.
- Asked by Jahon D
- Gorham, NH
- 374 views
- Tips & Advice
- 1 year ago
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What is the trick to selling a house?
What's the trick to selling a house quickly and profitably?
- Asked by Jack Covington
- Atlanta, GA
- 498 views
- Selling
- 1 year ago
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Do I need a lawyer to buy a home?
Hi, Do I need a lawyer to buy a home? This will be my first house purchase. If I need a lawyer, do I need to find a lawyer before I search for a house?
- Asked by Henry Fisher
- Boulder, CO
- 324 views
- Buying
- 1 year ago
