| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| getting out of a contract | 7/19/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: we are under contract to buy a home in NJ and are supposed to close the second week in august. ...
A: If your attorney (hopefully he/she is a REAL ESTATE attorney) says there is no hope, Mary, I ...
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| What repairs are needed before selling? | 7/18/2008 | John McKenna, CMI |
Q: We were just beginning to consider selling our house in Miami when we discovered a roof leak that ...
A: Full disclosure, regardless, is the best policy. No exceptions. Anything less will expose you to ...
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| construction contract/cancel broker | 7/17/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: My husband and I are about to close on a house that we have had built. In a moment of 'what were you ...
A: Forget it, Kathy. It's even in the law books, even Oklahoma's: In real estate, if it is not in ...
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| LOST MY HOUSE | 7/17/2008 | Dottie Worthington |
Q: I WAS JUST INFORMED THAT THE HOUSE I BID ON AND BID WAS ACCEPTED. IS BEING SOLD OUT FROM UNDER ME. ...
A: If you have not signed a back up addendum, then you are not back up on anything. I believe if I was ...
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| Bad inspector | 7/16/2008 | Russel Ray |
Q: We had a home inspection done on May 21, the inspector found everything to be in working order, we ...
A: Hey, Debbie. Don't give up yet! Since you're in Michigan, do this for me: Go to ...
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| Bad inspector | 7/16/2008 | Russel Ray |
Q: We had a home inspection done on May 21, the inspector found everything to be in working order, we ...
A: Hey, Debbie. I'm sorry to hear about your problems. Hopefully I can help you work through some ...
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| sell of exchanged residence | 7/16/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: We did a 1031 exchange from a ranch to a residence in March of 2006. We rented the residence for 2 ...
A: You need to have owned the residence that you obtained through a 1031, Bob, at least five years and ...
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| short sale | 7/16/2008 | Heather |
Q: Heather, It's me again. I got one more question about the chattel fee. If we don't give the sellers ...
A: The chattel has nothing to do with the deal. They already accepted your offer in writing, right? ...
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| Buying a Home with Code Enforcement violations | 7/16/2008 | Lori Frankfort |
Q: We are buying our first home in CA. The home is bank owned REO. When researching to make an offer ...
A: The bank isn't going to be able to sell the home without a clean title... your agent needs to ...
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| Question on selling a mobile home | 7/16/2008 | Rick Stone, Broker/Owner, CRS, ABR, GRI |
Q: I sold the mobile home and transferred the title in June, and the buyer moved in on July 1st. This ...
A: I have never been involved in a transaction of this sort, meaning the sale of a mobile home and or ...
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| listing | 7/15/2008 | Jessica Bryan |
Q: I listed with a realtor less than a week ago and found that he has given me inaccurate info. He ...
A: You should call the managing broker to discuss your feelings. The manager needs to give permission ...
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| about commission | 7/15/2008 | Karyn Foley |
Q: I found this provision in my listing agreement. 2. To pay a Brokerage fee subject to the terms ...
A: As I am not an attorney, I am not going to give a legal perspective to your contrat terms. To do ...
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| about listing related expenses | 7/15/2008 | Jessica Bryan |
Q: I found the following provision in my listing agreement. If seller renders the property ...
A: I don't know what your contract says since all contracts are not alike. However, most listing ...
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| Selling house in Virginia to mother in law | 7/15/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: I just built my own house and will be selling our previous house to my mother in law. We are trying ...
A: Other than regular closing costs, Reid, I am not aware of sales tax on the sale of real estate, ...
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| about changing a seller's agent | 7/15/2008 | Karyn Foley |
Q: I chose my current realtor to sell my home because he just sold one of the homes in my neighborhood ...
A: T really applaud you for having morals. It is not a usual approach in the real estate business ...
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| Escrow/Selling | 7/15/2008 | Karyn Foley |
Q: I just found your site, and many years ago a transaction in regards to an escrow being paid outside ...
A: I am hoping that you will do something. It is people like that seller who gives the real estate ...
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| short sale chattel fee | 7/15/2008 | Heather |
Q: we have two questions about short sale and chattel fee. We are buying a short sale house in central ...
A: Ok - sounds like you're on the right track. Glad to hear you have you're own realtor. I often use ...
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| realtor contract | 7/15/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: We have signed a three-month contract that runs out July 31, 2008. Do we have any further ...
A: Near the top of the listing agreement, Bryan, was an emply space in which your agent placed a ...
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| Escrow/Selling | 7/15/2008 | Karyn Foley |
Q: I just found your site, and many years ago a transaction in regards to an escrow being paid outside ...
A: Simple answer: fraud. If you wish to pursue it, that is a statue of limitations with reference to ...
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| Water Damage | 7/15/2008 | John McKenna, CMI |
Q: I am looking to buy a 2700 sq foot house that was built in 2006 and has never been lived in. The ...
A: Without some invasive repairs, professional inspections and professional mold testing then you are ...
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| short sale chattel fee | 7/15/2008 | Heather |
Q: we have two questions about short sale and chattel fee. We are buying a short sale house in central ...
A: OK first, a short sale is when the sellers owe more than the house is worth. In the case of a short ...
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| We are in pre-foreclosure stage with HOA fee issues | 7/15/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: Dennis, I have read many of your postings to get some of my questions answered, but I would be ...
A: If I were him, Jennifer, I wouldn't pay another dime to anyone. Nobody can hurry up a foreclosure ...
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| Question about inspection | 7/14/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I live in Sunnyvale, California. I owned a mobile home in a trailer park, and I sold it without an ...
A: It would seem the buyer would be the party obligated normally to provide the inspection report. You ...
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| Question about inspection | 7/14/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: I live in Sunnyvale, California. I owned a mobile home in a trailer park, and I sold it without an ...
A: I do not know, Crystal. The sale of a mobile home not connected or including land is considered ...
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| Question about inspection | 7/14/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I live in Sunnyvale, California. I owned a mobile home in a trailer park, and I sold it without an ...
A: Crystal, I suspect that part of the contract for placement of the mobile home requires an ...
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| Question about inspection | 7/14/2008 | Karyn Foley |
Q: I live in Sunnyvale, California. I owned a mobile home in a trailer park, and I sold it without an ...
A: It is up to a buyer to order, pay for, and conduct an inspection report. I do know, however,that ...
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| LOST MY HOUSE | 7/14/2008 | Dottie Worthington |
Q: I WAS JUST INFORMED THAT THE HOUSE I BID ON AND BID WAS ACCEPTED. IS BEING SOLD OUT FROM UNDER ME. ...
A: Nathan, I am sorry to hear this. I would be interested to know if the actual sale was in the ...
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| Question about the rent after I sold the mobile home | 7/14/2008 | Michael McClure |
Q: I sold the mobile home and transferred the title in June, and the buyer moved in on July 1st. This ...
A: Crystal....this site didn't notify me of your follow up question....just answering another question, ...
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| Foreclosure | 7/14/2008 | Heather |
Q: It has become more challenging to make my mortgage payment each month. I am doing it, but barely. ...
A: Sometimes bad things happen to good people. As I understand it, you're not currently behind in ...
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| Rent to Own | 7/14/2008 | Michael McClure |
Q: I have gotten myself into a RTO contract on a mobile home that has turned into a money trap. ...
A: Hey Connie....first, lets look for the serial #. A small 2"x3" plate should be riveted to the rear ...
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| Question on selling a mobile home | 7/14/2008 | Michael McClure |
Q: I owned a mobile home in a trailer park. I sold it to my friend. We went to HCD and transferred the ...
A: The alligator comment means that you have problems....I can't discuss legal matters, but go to HCD ...
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| process to sell mobile home in sonoma county, ca | 7/14/2008 | Michael McClure |
Q: Our dad passed away recently and left us his 1969 double wide coach style mobile home, located on a ...
A: ...if you want the easiest way to do this, follow these instructions. 1. Contact a "mobile home ...
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| Question on selling a mobile home | 7/13/2008 | Michael McClure |
Q: I owned a mobile home in a trailer park. I sold it to my friend. We went to HCD and transferred the ...
A: ...has the park given a written approval, or accepted a deposit, rental agreement, disclosure ...
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| termite damage to deck | 7/13/2008 | Rick Stone, Broker/Owner, CRS, ABR, GRI |
Q: Is termite damage to a deck and possibly a home in northern va enough to get out of our contract to ...
A: Under most circumstances, when a Pest Inspection reveals the presence of termites or any wood ...
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| age | 7/13/2008 | Russel Ray |
Q: is there a certain age that you have to be in order to buy a house though back taxes? and im still a ...
A: Hey, Rayneal. I'm not sure I understand your question. Are you talking about an owner getting ...
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| Upside Down Home | 7/13/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: I live in CA. We purchased a home in 2005 for $525,000.00. The original loans were 100% financing, ...
A: Before I say anything else, Christina, I will reproduce an article from my the last issue of my ...
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| Rent to Own | 7/12/2008 | Michael McClure |
Q: I have gotten myself into a RTO contract on a mobile home that has turned into a money trap. ...
A: ....first let me tell you that I have never heard of a rent to own purchase. Was there a disclosure ...
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| Sellling home to buyers with FHA financing | 7/12/2008 | Melinda Gossard |
Q: I have buyers that are interested in my home. They are going through FHA. They also would liek ...
A: Maybe you should wait and see what the FHA appraisal turns up before you agree to change things in ...
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| Plumbing | 7/12/2008 | Rick Stone, Broker/Owner, CRS, ABR, GRI |
Q: I have lived in my house 17 mo. When I moved in Dec. of 2006 I had to call the plumbers a month or ...
A: That you have now lived in this house for one and a half years, you are probably not going to get ...
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| Buying Land for home in VA | 7/11/2008 | Toni Yates |
Q: My family has decided that we want to move closer to Ohio where our parents live (we are currently ...
A: First, you need to find a good buyer's agent in the area you are interested in. If you don't know ...
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