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| Selling real estate in Nevada without a permit for a granny unit | 11/20/2009 | Jessica Bryan |
Q: My mother and father had 2 houses in Nevada. They have both passed away, and have left them in a ...
A: The seller who represented that the suite was permitted could run the risk of a law suite for fraud ...
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| house on market 9 months- no offers | 11/19/2009 | Lisa Webber |
Q: My siblings and I are trying to sell my parents house (they have both passed away). It has been on ...
A: It's hard to say whether that is a good strategy or not as there are two ways to look at it. If the ...
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| Land Recombination Issue | 11/18/2009 | Dick Dennis |
Q: When my house was built the underground gas tank was installed on the wrong side of the property ...
A: I would be foolish to try to answer your question, Rob, without taking a physical inspection. To ...
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| recombination of land | 11/17/2009 | Marvin G. Bobbitt, III |
Q: When my house was built the underground gas tank was installed on the wrong side of the property ...
A: Have you thought of an easement, this might be something you might look at.If this don't work , ...
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| condo nightmare | 11/17/2009 | Dick Dennis |
Q: 6 years ago I qualified for and bought a condo for $138k, after 6 years of fees and assessments of ...
A: As best as I can understand your plight, Dore, if it was me, I would just stop making payments on my ...
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| Foundation/structural damage | 11/14/2009 | Dick Dennis |
Q: Lessor on sublease-contract for deed did not disclose structural and foundation damage due to water ...
A: If you do not get satisfied after asking the lessor to put the property into selling condition ...
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| 2 people buying a house | 11/14/2009 | Karyn Foley |
Q: We live in northeast NJ where prices and taxes are high compared to many other states. My single 25 ...
A: First thing you do is check with a lender. Down payments are required, and your son's amount may ...
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| 2 people buying a house | 11/14/2009 | Jessica Bryan |
Q: We live in northeast NJ where prices and taxes are high compared to many other states. My single 25 ...
A: First of all, the tax credit for first-time buyers does not apply to investment properties but to ...
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| 2 people buying a house | 11/14/2009 | Connie Wildasinn-Broker,RealtorŪ |
Q: We live in northeast NJ where prices and taxes are high compared to many other states. My single 25 ...
A: ... Please speak with a financial adviser... you are taking a certain amount of risk as the silent ...
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| Property in Bankruptcy | 11/13/2009 | Diann Tonnesen |
Q: Tonnesen, I need help resolving a scenario concerning a vacant property I am interested in ...
A: If the property is not yet listed, the real estate agent probably does not even have the ...
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| Property in Bankruptcy | 11/11/2009 | Diann Tonnesen |
Q: Tonnesen, I need help resolving a scenario concerning a vacant property I am interested in ...
A: Georgia Peach! (I am assuming that is what gapeach stands for?) Is this property currently listed? ...
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| Earnest money | 11/11/2009 | Karyn Foley |
Q: We made an offer on a short sale property in Florida, our realtor (personally known)said the sellers ...
A: What a nightmare. I am so sorry you became involved with something so nefarious. Each agent is ...
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| Loan Assumption | 11/11/2009 | Dick Dennis |
Q: I am doing a loan assumption on a double wide with land, Mortgage is with Vanderbilt and I have been ...
A: Depending the state you're in, Pete, you would want to use either a warranty deed or a grant deed. ...
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| home inspection | 11/10/2009 | Dick Dennis |
Q: An offer has been accepted on my home with a home inspection contingency. I have the right to cure ...
A: I don' think too much of your Realtor, Shannon. He/she should know that he price cannot be changed ...
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| deed | 11/10/2009 | Connie Wildasinn-Broker,RealtorŪ |
Q: My sister has passed and my father is concerned that if the deed has to be transferred to his name ...
A: condolances, My condolences with the passing of your sister... since your sister did not leave a ...
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| Buying rural property | 11/10/2009 | Jessica Bryan |
Q: We are buying a rural home that is a 'fixer upper.' It is in need of a lot of TLC, but I am curious ...
A: There are probably some loans that would work for you better than others. I cannot say which is ...
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| Getting out of a contract for home | 11/9/2009 | Jessica Bryan |
Q: We found a home we like and have paid the earnest money, home inspection, home appraisal, credit ...
A: I am so sorry for your problems and hope that by canceling this contract you will be able to relax a ...
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| Getting out of a contract for home | 11/9/2009 | Jessica Bryan |
Q: We found a home we like and have paid the earnest money, home inspection, home appraisal, credit ...
A: If your contract states that the offer is subject to financing and states the terms of the financing ...
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| realtor lost my dream house | 11/8/2009 | Laurie Stephenson |
Q: I am wondering if there is any action I can take against a realtor who, in my opinion, did something ...
A: Wow! I am so sorry that happened to you. As I am a professional Realtor, I follow a code of ethics. ...
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| looking for finaceing to buy a home | 11/8/2009 | Dick Dennis |
Q: we live in utah southern ut and we are looking to move north and we are looking for 100% finacing to ...
A: How far north do you want to go, Sean? Do you want Santa Claus as your neighbor or will Idaho, ...
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| Short Sale Questions | 11/7/2009 | Connie Wildasinn-Broker,RealtorŪ |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with some questions. We are currently trying to sell our house and we ...
A: .. Deed in lieu ... not all banks accepts... you need to call yours... if indeed they will take it ...
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| Owners not renewing lease, short sale | 11/6/2009 | Lori Frankfort |
Q: We've been leasing this house for 3 years, lease ended Oct 31. Around the beginning of October, we ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that you have to move. I'm not familiar with the laws in Colorado, but I will ...
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| closing | 11/6/2009 | Jessica Bryan |
Q: Buying a home on land contract and were supposed to close on nov 2 2009 but I had to push to nov 11. ...
A: You need to read over the contract in the section that discusses the closing date. Usually, the ...
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| Short Sale Questions | 11/6/2009 | Dick Dennis |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with some questions. We are currently trying to sell our house and we ...
A: Well, then, Jenn, I recommend you see and talk to her office manager, most likely the broker for the ...
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| Short Sale Questions | 11/6/2009 | Diann Tonnesen |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with some questions. We are currently trying to sell our house and we ...
A: You have to look at not only properties that have sold, but also what the current competition is in ...
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| Short Sale Questions | 11/6/2009 | Diann Tonnesen |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with some questions. We are currently trying to sell our house and we ...
A: Tell you husband not to worry about pricing it at or even a bit below appraised value. You have ...
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| Short Sale Questions | 11/6/2009 | liznarr |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with some questions. We are currently trying to sell our house and we ...
A: Sorry to hear about your dilemma. As you have pointed out, it seems to be the case in our country ...
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| Short Sale Questions | 11/6/2009 | Todd C. Menard |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with some questions. We are currently trying to sell our house and we ...
A: The first step is "do you qualify for a short sale"? To answer this I recommend going online to ...
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| Short Sale Questions | 11/6/2009 | Dick Dennis |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with some questions. We are currently trying to sell our house and we ...
A: Do I get the impression, Jenn, you are trying to sell the house on your own? Or do you indeed have a ...
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| Short Sale Questions | 11/6/2009 | Diann Tonnesen |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with some questions. We are currently trying to sell our house and we ...
A: First of all, thank you to your family for your contribution to our country. It's not easy being in ...
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| Short Sale Questions | 11/6/2009 | Connie Wildasinn-Broker,RealtorŪ |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with some questions. We are currently trying to sell our house and we ...
A: .. Congratulations on trying to be a good citizen... now go and see a real estate attorney, get some ...
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| Short Sale Questions | 11/6/2009 | Jim Root |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with some questions. We are currently trying to sell our house and we ...
A: First, my Thanks to both you & your Husband for your service to our Country!Now for a response to ...
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| Short Sale Questions | 11/6/2009 | Marvin G. Bobbitt, III |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with some questions. We are currently trying to sell our house and we ...
A: Did you have appraisal or market study annalys made. If market study, have someone else look at home ...
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| Short Sale Questions | 11/6/2009 | Jay Denit |
Q: I am hoping you can help me with some questions. We are currently trying to sell our house and we ...
A: So sorry for your tough situation. Declining property values have really put a squeeze on the ...
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| Agreement w/Real Estate Agent | 11/5/2009 | Dick Dennis |
Q: We signed a 6 month listing w/a real estate agent. That agreement expired over a year ago. The ...
A: Yes, most agents do not give the seller a notice of the potential buyers that were shown the ...
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| Agreement w/Real Estate Agent | 11/5/2009 | Dick Dennis |
Q: We signed a 6 month listing w/a real estate agent. That agreement expired over a year ago. The ...
A: You left some holes in your story, Bob. Number one, on your listing with the original agent there is ...
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| Bought home Personal prerty still there | 11/4/2009 | Jessica Bryan |
Q: What do I do when the previous owners left half their stuff behind its been over 2 months now and ...
A: Unless something was put in writing as part of the closing contract that stated that the owners were ...
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| HOA CERTIFICATION | 11/3/2009 | Lori Frankfort |
Q: I am in a process of closing escrow. I purchased an REO condo owned by fannie mae in South ...
A: This is a very new scenario for me, so this is my opinion having not been in this situation before. ...
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| Lien on a House | 10/30/2009 | Jessica Bryan |
Q: I am going to put my mom's house up for sale in March 2010. At this time, there is a lien on the ...
A: The lien can be a deterrent for a potential buyer since title search will show the lien on the ...
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| CondoProperty Options | 10/30/2009 | Connie Wildasinn-Broker,RealtorŪ |
Q: I have owned a 1-BR condo in the Northern VA area for the past 3 years that my wife and I live in. ...
A: I understand your situation completely, as I have been in a similar situation recently myself. I ...
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