Buying

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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
  • 675 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  11 Answers

• 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
  • 489 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  11 Answers

• 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
  • 2427 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• 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
  • 420 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• 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
  • 567 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  6 Answers

• 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
  • 452 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  14 Answers

• 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
  • 257 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• 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
  • 605 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  14 Answers

• 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
  • 496 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  5 Answers

• 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
  • 345 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  5 Answers

• 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
  • 522 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  10 Answers

• 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
  5 Answers

• 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
  • 310 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• 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
  • 355 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• 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
  6 Answers

• 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
  • 398 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  5 Answers

• 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
  3 Answers

• Can I negotiate the commission rate?

  Can I negotiate the commission rate for my agent? I don't want to be rude or offend them. I also don't want them agree to a lower rate and then not help me to get the best price. What do you recommend? Thanks!!

  • Asked by Hannah O'neil
  • Madison, WI
  • 283 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• Who pays closing costs?

  I'm thinking about buying my first home. Before I start looking I want to understand all the costs. Who pays the closing costs? What about the commission-who pays that? Thanks for your help!

  • Asked by Javier Raos
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 226 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• What can I do if I have concerns with my agent?

  Hi, I've had 8 offers on my house, but they've all backed out. Sometimes I wonder if it's due to my agent. My agent is very abrasive and dismissive. She turns people off and I wonder what she's saying to the potential buyers. How do I bring up these concerns? Or do I cut ties with her and find a new agent?

  • Asked by Michelle Johnson
  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • 452 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  6 Answers

• How many houses should I view before buying one?

  • Asked by Susie S.
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 467 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• What neighborhood factors should I consider when buying?

  I'm thinking of moving from Boston to a suburb. What neighborhood factors should I consider when buying a home? Also, are there any socially acceptable ways to check on what kind of neighbors I'll have?

  • Asked by James T.
  • Boston, MA
  • 382 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  5 Answers

• What are red flags when considering a home purchase?

  Hi, I love the idea of a fixer-upper. All the home shows on HGTV have me thinking I can do this, but I'm also really worried that I'll get in over my head. What are red flags or deal breakers when buying a fixer-upper?

  • Asked by Amber N.
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 262 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• Can seller back out after they accept?

  I made an offer on a house and the seller accepted it. Then a week later they said they want to stay another month and want to pay rent. We said no and now they aren't accepting our offer. Can they do that?

  • Asked by Charlene S.
  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • 412 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  6 Answers

• Can I use a USDA voucher to buy a house?

  I want to buy a small house. Can I use a USDA voucher? How does that work?

  • Asked by Eric R.
  • Warrior, AL
  • 399 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• Do I need an agent for a land contract?

  Looking into land contracts and don't know how to handle them. Can an agent help or do I need a lawyer?

  • Asked by Collins Y.
  • Tylertown, MS
  • 463 views
  • Buying
  • 2 years ago
  2 Answers

• Can I buy a house for my kid and have them make the payments?

  I won't be living in the house but I want to pay the deposit and fees and then they will make the monthly mortgage payments. Can i do that?

  • Asked by Michael O.
  • Stafford, TX
  • 489 views
  • Buying
  • 2 years ago
  2 Answers

• How do i get preapproved for a mortgage?

  Can i do it online or do i have to go to a bank? What documents do I need?

  • Asked by Andrew T.
  • Somerset, PA
  • 633 views
  • Buying
  • 2 years ago
  2 Answers

• Are closing costs negotiable?

  can you negotiate closing costs and are they included in the downpayment?

  • Asked by Taylor S.
  • Hampton, VA
  • 382 views
  • Buying
  • 2 years ago
  3 Answers

• How can I purchase a home from out of town?

  I want to buy some rental properties. Do I have to go to the cities and hire and agent and visit the homes?

  • Asked by Robert Y.
  • Kingman, AZ
  • 545 views
  • Buying
  • 2 years ago
  6 Answers

• HOW DO I FIND OUT THE VALUE OF PROPERTY IN HEMPHIL TEXAS?

  I AM WANTING TO BUY A LOT

  • Asked by Wayne R.
  • Hemphill, TX
  • 576 views
  • Buying
  • 2 years ago
  4 Answers

• How much would yr mortgage be on 250,000 house?

  • Asked by Jill S.
  • Hecla, SD
  • 708 views
  • Buying
  • 2 years ago
  5 Answers

• First time home buyer with bad credit?

  Can I still buy a home?

  • Asked by Raul O.
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 748 views
  • Buying
  • 2 years ago
  5 Answers

• Should I wait to increase my credit score before buying a house?

  • Asked by Gloria R.
  • Middleburg, FL
  • 580 views
  • Buying
  • 3 years ago
  5 Answers

• Where can I find small homes?

  Like to see a list of small homes? Am an older person have to move for health reasons less humid conditions

  • Asked by Richard G.
  • Kingman, AZ
  • 418 views
  • Buying
  • 3 years ago
  2 Answers

• How to Build my Credit to Buy a House?

  I need to be pointed in the right direction. I need advice? Need help buying a house and where to start on building my credit.

  • Asked by Melissa R.
  • Grants, NM
  • 679 views
  • Buying
  • 3 years ago
  2 Answers

• How can I buy a house fast?

  I need something soon, move in ready, $0 down, low payment..?

  • Asked by Leanne N.
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 414 views
  • Buying
  • 3 years ago
  3 Answers

• Ranch homes in Aberdeen, Boynton beach

  Will be in FL Jan-March 2022 to look at homes. 3bed/2bath, prefer an enclosed private pool with room for hosting( dining set, barbecue, sitting area and bathroom near the pool) I like a shaded area in the rear of the home, possibly near the pool. Price willing to spend in the $300,000 range. have been looking online at the Aberdeen.

  • Asked by William N.
  • 428 views
  • Buying
  • 3 years ago
  1 Answer

• Where can I find a 2 house home property?

  I am looking good place in Ada or Ardmore in Oklahoma that have 2 house on property between 10 to 20 acres price range is $225k to $$275k contact number is 530 903 4874

  • Asked by Robert S.
  • Ada, OK
  • 533 views
  • Buying
  • 3 years ago
  2 Answers

• I have a home that I want to sell and purchase another one?

  Selling and buying another home How does this procedure work

  • Asked by Myra T.
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 670 views
  • Buying
  • 3 years ago
  3 Answers

• How much should I pay for a 2-bedroom/2-bathroom mobile home?

  I am considering buying a 2-bedroom and 2-bathroom mobile home built in 2001 at Conway Acres in Auburn, Alabama. I am not sure how much I should pay for this property. Would you please give some advice? Thank you.

  • Asked by Tong N.
  • Auburn, AL
  • 421 views
  • Buying
  • 3 years ago
  1 Answer

• How many homes should I look at before purchasing one?

  • Asked by Marlene N.
  • Sandstone, MN
  • 694 views
  • Buying
  • 3 years ago
  3 Answers

• What is the interest rate to purchase a mobile home?

  beginning our search need information for down payment, can you use a VA loan? how long can you finance?

  • Asked by Annie Z.
  • 490 views
  • Buying
  • 3 years ago
  1 Answer

• 3 days to rescind after closing?

  When you have purchased a home and it has closed and you have taken title do you have three days to change your mind?

  • Asked by Teresa N.
  • 531 views
  • Buying
  • 3 years ago
  3 Answers

• How to buy a house without closing costs or down payments?

  • Asked by Timothy S.
  • 802 views
  • Buying
  • 3 years ago
  8 Answers

• What is the first step in buying a home?

  • Asked by Mike M.
  • 700 views
  • Buying
  • 3 years ago
  27 Answers

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