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How do you get rid of a musty smell in the house?
We have a 1938 two-story colonial cream city brick home. We bought the house over 35 years ago, but we cannot get rid of this “musty” pungent smell. It has permeated on our clothes and belongings and we take it with us everywhere we go. What can we do? We have tried several things over the years: pulling up carpeting, reinsulating the walls, checking plumbing, using air filters, etc. Nothing seems to work. What else can we do???
- Asked by Jamie Tomasello
- Kenosha, FL
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- 1 month ago
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I want to sell quickly because I inherited a condo.?
I am painting the whole inside With a professional painter. I need a new stove, and I have furniture to stage. What incentives can I offer to make a quick sale
- Asked by Sally Catalana
- San Rafael, CA
- 203 views
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- 4 months ago
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Can I buy land in California and live on it in an RV?
With real estate being so high. I would like to buy land and live on it but Im not sure if its even legal.
- Asked by Melissa Arroyo
- Ventura, CA
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- 6 months ago
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Is it cheaper to buy a repossessed house ?
The bank repossessed a house can I pay the remainder of the cost of the house or do you have to payf full price
- Asked by Trudie
- Gallup, NM
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- 7 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
- 244 views
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- 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
- 151 views
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- 8 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
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- 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
- 142 views
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- 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
- 169 views
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- 9 months ago
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How do I know if a house is abandoned?
How do I know if a house is abandoned? What can I do if the house is abandoned? I am worried about the effect it will have on my home.
- Asked by Gazim
- i don't know, FL
- 234 views
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- 1 year ago
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How do you know if a neighborhood is safe?
Are there ways to find out if a neighborhood is safe? Can a real estate agent answer that when looking in specific areas, or are they not allowed to say anything about safety in a neighborhood? Thanks!
- Asked by Peter
- Stockbridge, GA
- 259 views
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- 1 year ago
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Is it bad to live near power lines?
Is it bad to live near power lines? It seems like houses near power lines are cheaper. Is it harder to sell a house near power lines?
- Asked by Xavier
- Tinley Park, IL
- 204 views
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- 1 year ago
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Who is responsible for tree removal?
Is the buyer or seller responsible for tree removal? Nothing came up in the inspection report, but the buyer is requesting tree removal. How do we handle this?
- Asked by Seb
- Conway, NH
- 282 views
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- 1 year ago
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What adds value a loft or bedroom?
We have a loft that we could wall off and make into a bedroom (it has a window and closet). We like the look of the loft, but are wondering if making it into a bedroom will add value to the home?
- Asked by Michelle
- Milwaukee, WI
- 403 views
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- 1 year ago
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Does landscaping add value?
Our home has minimal landscaping. If we landscape will it add value? If so, is there a limit on how much we should spend to get value?
- Asked by Shannon
- Memphis, TN
- 220 views
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- 1 year ago
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How common is fraud in real estate?
How common is fraud in real estate? What should we be aware of and watch out for regarding fraud?
- Asked by Darren
- Sacramento, CA
- 253 views
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- 1 year ago
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What's the best way to scope out a neighborhood?
What's the best way to scope out a neighborhood before moving and without being creepy?! We all know neighbors can make or break a living situation...
- Asked by Erin
- Glenview, IL
- 459 views
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- 1 year ago
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When planning to sell should I invest in new landscaping?
My lawn and trees are in sad shape. Is it worth it to invest in new landscaping? If so, what should I focus on?
- Asked by Eric R.
- Edisin, NJ
- 358 views
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- 1 year ago
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How do I find out the history of a property?
How do I find out the history of a property? How can I search a property's public records?
- Asked by Violet
- Charlotte, NC
- 425 views
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- 1 year ago
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Why suddenly is all of 75904 Lufkin TX for sale?
I have a single family well kept home, corner property. Huge work shop space garage and carport. I want to sell, but the whole area seems deserted or for sale. What's going on with the real estate market in Lufkin, Texas?
- Asked by Eric R.
- Lufkin, TX
- 260 views
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- 1 year ago
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What does a sellers market mean?
What does a sellers market mean? Is it better for the seller?
- Asked by Mark
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- 437 views
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- 1 year ago
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I need an estimate of the value of our property+next door?
Our Property @ 3113 Malcolm Avenue. Next door SOUTH @ 3123 Malcolm Avenue
- Asked by Eric R.
- West Los Angeles = Rancho Park area, CA
- 237 views
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- 1 year ago
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What's the best thing to do with inherited property?
What's the best thing to do with inherited property? Thanks.
- Asked by John
- Greensburg, PA
- 444 views
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- 1 year ago
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What should I not tell my realtor when selling?
Are there things I shouldn't tell my realtor when selling the home? Or personal life and finance things that I should keep to myself? If there's something I should keep private, how do I avoid telling them.
- Asked by Wendy
- Springfield, MO
- 357 views
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- 1 year ago
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Should I get a thank you gift for my agent?
I got a thank you from my agent after I bought a house. Should I get them a gift too? Or is the commission payment seen as enough? Thanks!
- Asked by Kristin
- Sunnyvale, CA
- 478 views
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- 1 year ago
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how long to keep real estate sale documents?
how long should I keep sale documents? Do electronic copies exist somewhere or do I have to keep them forever? thanks
- Asked by Takira J
- Florence, AL
- 1053 views
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- 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
- 2233 views
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- 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
- 342 views
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- 1 year ago
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Should I convert my home to gas heating from oil?
I live on a 12 acre retired farm in Indiana that I'm looking to offload. We use oil for heating and I've heard buyers don't like that. Should I convert to propane before listing? thanks
- Asked by Jim E.
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- 1 year ago
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Is there a reason my home’s assessed value differs compared?
- Asked by John N.
- 246 views
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- 1 year ago
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I am in need of an Appraisal for my condo.?
- Asked by Ethel A.
- Chicago, IL
- 392 views
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- 2 years ago
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what if my house appraises higher than the accepted offer?
What are my options if my house appraises much higher than the offer I accepted? My agent was awful and I think I could have gotten more.
- Asked by Mandy R.
- Ogden, UT
- 472 views
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- 2 years ago
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Is Zillow offers a good deal?
Is zillow offers good or bad idea
- Asked by Jamila S.
- Imperial, MO
- 519 views
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- 2 years ago
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Is there any way I can get an appraisal on my home ?
I need to relocate to help my elderly mother and to be near family ,and I would like an appraisal on my home and possibly know the value of it so when I go to sell it I will know how much I will get for it.
- Asked by Joan R.
- Cresson, PA
- 473 views
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- 2 years ago
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Appraisal needed?
I am needing a good idea on what my home is worth. I may need to sell and move out of state to assist an aging parent with health issues. I need to be prepared so I can make informed decisions if the need arises here shortly.
- Asked by Christine N.
- Clearwater, FL
- 460 views
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- 2 years ago
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what is the value of my house?
4 bedrooms 2 baths
- Asked by Geneva R.
- Tifton, GA
- 526 views
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- 2 years ago
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I need an Appraisel for Inheiritance Tax purpose on a house.?
House is vacant. We are settling an estate.
- Asked by Tammie T.
- Uniontown, PA
- 445 views
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- 2 years ago
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Sold my Property. Do I need to have an estate sale for contents?
Need to empty mobile home. How do I set up an estate sale?
- Asked by Donna Y.
- Port Saint Lucie, FL
- 533 views
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- 2 years ago
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I’m in a mobile home park. Does that pose any problems?
My home is located in Mesa Shadows with my cross roads being Higley and Broadway
- Asked by Pat N.
- Mesa, AZ
- 590 views
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- 2 years ago
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How do I figure out what my home is worth?
- Asked by Jack Z.
- Port Saint Lucie, FL
- 796 views
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- 2 years ago
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What is my house worth?
- Asked by C N.
- Middletown, NJ
- 707 views
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- 2 years ago
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What is my house appraising for?
It’s in great condition
- Asked by Pamela R.
- Allen, TX
- 485 views
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- 2 years ago
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Is it much more valuable if you have a spring-fed creek?
Is a home more valuable if a spring-fed creek runs through the property?
- Asked by Matthew N.
- Clinton, LA
- 659 views
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- 2 years ago
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I don’t need an agent to sell my home. I need an appraisal?
All I want is to have the home appraised as I already have an interested buyer. Just want to determine the homes value for asking price
- Asked by Sandra R.
- Vero Beach, FL
- 672 views
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- 2 years ago
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Just wanted a idea about how much my property was worth ?
- Asked by Timothy S.
- Great Cacapon, WV
- 714 views
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- 2 years ago
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How can I find the value of my home?
My home has been newly remodeled.
- Asked by Felisa M.
- Dunnellon, FL
- 533 views
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- 2 years ago
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How do I get an as-is home appraisal?
This house is in probate due to the death of the home owner. We need to find an appraisal on the property in order to determine the value AS IS. The home is in disrepair and one of the beneficiaries would like to keep the house and needs to know how much to buy them out.
- Asked by Linda R.
- Plano, TX
- 922 views
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- 2 years ago
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How do I find the value of an unoccupied home?
Looking to find the price for my property? Looking to sells a home that we have not lived in for 6 years
- Asked by Jacquelyn N.
- Bakerstown, PA
- 835 views
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- 2 years ago
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What's my condo worth?
- Asked by Fred A.
- Melville, NY
- 616 views
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- 2 years ago
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How can I get my house appraised?
Want 2203 Athel a new appraisal ? The house is run down and they gave us a big value when it not
- Asked by Virginia Z.
- San Antonio, TX
- 489 views
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- 2 years ago
