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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
  • 206 views
  • Buying
  • 9 months ago
  1 Answer

• 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
  • 213 views
  • Buying
  • 9 months ago
  1 Answer

• 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
  • 204 views
  • Buying
  • 9 months ago
  1 Answer

• 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
  • 204 views
  • Buying
  • 9 months ago
  1 Answer

• 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
  4 Answers

• 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
  • 344 views
  • Buying
  • 10 months ago
  5 Answers

• 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
  • 298 views
  • Buying
  • 10 months ago
  3 Answers

• Do I need to share my financial info with my realtor?

  Hi. I don't feel comfortable sharing my financial information with people. I know I will need to share it with my lender, but I'd prefer for my realtor not to know. It's not a matter of trust, I'm just very private. Can I give my realtor my budget and not share other financial information with them?

  • Asked by Juan
  • San Diego, CA
  • 236 views
  • Buying
  • 11 months ago
  2 Answers

• What neighborhoods are safe in Chicago?

  Hi. I'm planning to move to Chicago. I'm single, in my 20's, and wondering what neighborhoods in Chicago would be safe or safer than others. Also, need it to be affordable. Still paying off those college loans!

  • Asked by Tara
  • Chicago, IL
  • 251 views
  • Buying
  • 11 months ago
  0 Answer

• Is Lake Elsinore CA growing and good place to purchase?

  I am looking to move to city of Lake Elsinore for my work and was wondering if Lake Elsinore is growing and is it good place to buy a home?

  • Asked by Joe
  • Lake Elsinore, CA
  • 231 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  1 Answer

• How do I know if an area is appreciating?

  I'm hoping to move to an area that's up and coming. How do I know if the area is up and coming? Or how can I tell if it's appreciating? I fear buying in an area that seems like it's going up and then takes a turn and I'm stuck.

  • Asked by Rosa
  • Boston, MA
  • 308 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  1 Answer

• Why are home prices so high?

  Why are home prices still so high? Seems like buying a home is out of reach with these prices. All the home I look at online are so expensive and way more than what I looked at a few years ago.

  • Asked by Susan
  • Dallas, TX
  • 214 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  1 Answer

• How do I find the property taxes on a house?

  How do I find the property taxes on a house? I want to figure out how much house I can afford before looking. Property taxes are high and I don't want to buy a house that I can't afford after taxes. Thanks!

  • Asked by Claire
  • Geneva, IL
  • 231 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• What should I not negotiate when buying a home?

  What should I not negotiate when buying a home? Are there things that are offensive or would end negotiations?

  • Asked by Rodrigo
  • San Diego, CA
  • 218 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• How do I know if a house needs flood insurance?

  How do I know if a house needs flood insurance? It seems like the area I'm looking in may get a lot of water, but there's nothing definitive like a lake next to it.

  • Asked by Rick
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 208 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• How can I tell if a basement has flooded in the past?

  Hi. How can I tell if a basement has flooded or had water in it? Are there certain signs of water damage?

  • Asked by Vera
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 197 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  1 Answer

• How can I beat a cash offer when buying a home?

  I'm looking to buy a place, but my offers keep getting beat by cash offers. I have to have a loan. How can I beat a cash offer?

  • Asked by Caryn
  • Springfield, MA
  • 396 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• Does a good school boost property value?

  I'm considering 2 areas. One has better schools and I'm wondering if I will have better resale value in the area with better schools.

  • Asked by Sabrina
  • Mount Lebanon, PA
  • 253 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• How do I find a home inspector to test for lead paint?

  Do all home inspectors know how to test for lead paint? If not, how can I find a home inspector to test for lead paint?

  • Asked by Luis
  • Hampton, SC
  • 288 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• What questions should I ask about a home warranty?

  What questions should I ask about a home warranty? What's generally covered and for how long? Thanks!

  • Asked by Jamal
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 305 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• Why aren't many homes for sale?

  We're looking to move, but it seems like there's not many homes for sale. Why is this?

  • Asked by Sarah
  • i don't know, FL
  • 312 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  7 Answers

• Buying commercial real estate ?

  What advice do you have for buying commercial real estate?

  • Asked by Eric R.
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 307 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• How do I go from renting to owning?

  I'm hoping to buy a place in a couple years. Currently I rent. How do I go from renting to owning?

  • Asked by Damien
  • i don't know, FL
  • 234 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  5 Answers

• What are property values around Lubbock, TX/ West Texas?

  Curious what housing runs in the vicinity South Woodrow. Near Lubbock, TX or West Texas.

  • Asked by Eric R.
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 205 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  1 Answer

• Can buyer/seller real estate agent collude?

  Hi. Wondering if the buyer real estate agent and seller real estate agent can collude to get a higher price for a home. We're looking to buy a place, and our agent is friends with the seller's agent. Sometimes it feels like our agent is collaborating with the seller's agent to get the place sold at a higher price rather than working in our best interest. We're first time buyers and the agents are similar ages to us. I hope that our agent is advocating for us, but sometimes I wonder.

  • Asked by Milly
  • Hartford, CT
  • 433 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• What are red flags when buying a flipped house?

  What are red flags when buying a flipped house? I've seen some houses that clearly were quickly and cheaply flipped. Or some that look good, but I'm still concerned that it's poorly done and cosmetics are just covering problems.

  • Asked by Reagan
  • Nashville, TN
  • 622 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• Are there any grants when purchasing a manufactured home?

  I am trying to buy a brand new double wide manufactured home and I’m trying to find any grants or help available.

  • Asked by Eric R.
  • Hahnville, LA
  • 383 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• What are red flags to look for on a home tour?

  What are red flags to look for on a home tour? While I understand some things are personal preference, are there specific red flags for homes for the average person?

  • Asked by Draymond
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 506 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  8 Answers

• Should I get an appraisal as a cash buyer?

  Is it a good idea to get an appraisal even if I'm a cash buyer? Thanks.

  • Asked by Chin
  • San Jose, CA
  • 648 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• Buying a condominium ?

  What do I need to look out for when buying a condominium? Do I need inspections since the association covers the structure? What about financials and rules? I have no idea what to consider.

  • Asked by Eric R.
  • Manchester, NH
  • 343 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  6 Answers

• Should I buy a condo or a small single family house?

  Hi, First-time homebuyer. Should I buy a condo or a single family house? What are the advantages/disadvantages?

  • Asked by Tom
  • Glenview, IL
  • 247 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• Why is San Francisco so expensive?

  Thinking of moving to San Francisco, but why is it so expensive? I'm wondering if I can afford it.

  • Asked by Landen
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 499 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• What are home inspectors not allowed to do?

  Are there certain areas or things that home inspectors can't look at? If so, what can't home inspectors do?

  • Asked by Mary
  • Park City, UT
  • 341 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• How do I write a real estate offer "love letter"?

  What should I include in my real estate offer "love letter" to the seller?

  • Asked by Lindsey
  • Morgan Hill, CA
  • 348 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• Can I sell a vacant house after a fire.?

  • Asked by Joe
  • Taunton, MA
  • 485 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• Can I sign closing papers electronically?

  We are closing on our house while we are on vacation 1,000 miles away. Can I do it all electronically? What happens if we can be there?

  • Asked by Joaquin G
  • Harrell, AR
  • 375 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• Should call the listing agent when I find a home I like?

  I saw a home I liked when looking online. Should I call the listing agent to schedule a tour of it? I don't currently have an agent.

  • Asked by Clay
  • Nashville, TN
  • 326 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• What questions to ask when buying a new construction home?

  There's homes in our area that are being built. The thought of a new house is attractive. But are there important questions that we should ask before buying a new construction home? Or should be approach the purchase differently?

  • Asked by Orlando
  • Memphis, TN
  • 287 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• What are the 3 most important things when buying a home?

  I know every person is different, but if you could narrow down on top 3 most important things when buying a home what would they be?

  • Asked by Ryan
  • New Haven, CT
  • 508 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• Should I be concerned about buying a foreclosed home?

  Should I be concerned about buying a foreclosed home? Like was it not maintained? Or will the bank come after me?

  • Asked by Sam
  • Denver, CO
  • 471 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• What should I know about buying a mobile home?

  Are there different rules for buying a mobile home? Will it maintain its value? What should I know about buying a mobile home?

  • Asked by Veronica
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 662 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• How long does an appraisal take?

  When do I make the appointment and how much out of my day can I expect one to take?

  • Asked by Jen K
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 655 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  5 Answers

• What things should I check when buying a house?

  What things should I check when buying a house? We had a friend move into a new house and their water pressure was so low that it took a 30 minutes to fill the upstairs bathroom. They got it fixed, but I'm wondering if there's things that we should check before we buy a house. Thanks

  • Asked by James
  • Morrison, CO
  • 448 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• Is the seller responsible for issues that they hid?

  We bought a house and within a day the inside of our kitchen drawers were covered in mouse droppings. We had an exterminator out and there's a serious mouse issue. We believe the seller was hiding this because the pullout garbage can was nailed shut. We thought this was weird, but didn't think anything of it until now. Can we make the seller pay for the extermination costs? It's so upsetting that our kitchen is unusable until this issue is cleared.

  • Asked by Hannah
  • Newton, IA
  • 432 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• What does pending mean?

  What does pending mean? Can I still see a pending house or make an offer? TY

  • Asked by Yevette
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 530 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  9 Answers

• Can you find multi family home that's under FHA?

  Is it possible to find a multi family home that is FHA?

  • Asked by Eric R.
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 426 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  6 Answers

• What should my downpayment be?

  I've heard a 20% downpayment is recommended. We don't quite have 20% though. Should we pull money out from retirement (we're in our 20's)? Or do we not get the home? Thanks.

  • Asked by Ezekial
  • Nashville, TN
  • 368 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  10 Answers

• Should I buy a house in the mountains or flatland?

  I have cash - enough to get me an average home in the mountains but not a good one on an acre of land. Any advice or suggestions David

  • Asked by Eric R.
  • Long Pond, PA
  • 391 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  7 Answers

• If I buy a fixer upper where can i get money to renovate?

  I want to buy a home that is under my budget but it would need a lot of renovations. Since the bank will only loan me money for the price of the house, where can I get money for the renovations? Can I get a reno loan?

  • Asked by Tu F
  • Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • 708 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  11 Answers

• Looking for a 4 bedroom 2 Ba home in the Bailey, MS area?

  Am a veteran will be doing a VA loan.

  • Asked by Eric R.
  • Bailey, MS
  • 356 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

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