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About Dick Dennis
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With more than 37 years as a real estate broker, I can solve most any problem presented. If I can`t, I do my research. Problems with mortgages, trust deeds, foreclosures, odd ways of conveying titles. Most any good Realtor can answer questions satisfactorily, but I answer questions that most cannot. Also, ask about my hard-copy newsletter.

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Problem solving since 1980

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Publishes The Landed Gentry, guest writer in Who's Who in Creative Real Estate, First Tuesday, Financial Freedom and many newspapers

   

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getting out of a contract7/19/2008Dick 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 ...
What repairs are needed before selling?7/18/2008John 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 ...
construction contract/cancel broker7/17/2008Dick 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 ...
LOST MY HOUSE7/17/2008Dottie 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 ...
Bad inspector7/16/2008Russel 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 ...
Bad inspector7/16/2008Russel 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 ...
sell of exchanged residence7/16/2008Dick 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 ...
short sale7/16/2008Heather
  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? ...
Buying a Home with Code Enforcement violations7/16/2008Lori 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 ...
Question on selling a mobile home7/16/2008Rick 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 ...
listing7/15/2008Jessica 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 ...
about commission7/15/2008Karyn 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 ...
about listing related expenses7/15/2008Jessica 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 ...
Selling house in Virginia to mother in law7/15/2008Dick 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, ...
about changing a seller's agent7/15/2008Karyn 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 ...
Escrow/Selling7/15/2008Karyn 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 ...
short sale chattel fee7/15/2008Heather
  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 ...
realtor contract7/15/2008Dick 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 ...
Escrow/Selling7/15/2008Karyn 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 ...
Water Damage7/15/2008John 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 ...
short sale chattel fee7/15/2008Heather
  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 ...
We are in pre-foreclosure stage with HOA fee issues7/15/2008Dick 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 ...
Question about inspection7/14/2008Paul 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 ...
Question about inspection7/14/2008Dick 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 ...
Question about inspection7/14/2008Paul 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 ...
Question about inspection7/14/2008Karyn 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 ...
LOST MY HOUSE7/14/2008Dottie 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 ...
Question about the rent after I sold the mobile home7/14/2008Michael 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, ...
Foreclosure7/14/2008Heather
  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 ...
Rent to Own7/14/2008Michael 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 ...
Question on selling a mobile home7/14/2008Michael 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 ...
process to sell mobile home in sonoma county, ca7/14/2008Michael 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 ...
Question on selling a mobile home7/13/2008Michael 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 ...
termite damage to deck7/13/2008Rick 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 ...
age7/13/2008Russel 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 ...
Upside Down Home7/13/2008Dick 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 ...
Rent to Own7/12/2008Michael 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 ...
Sellling home to buyers with FHA financing7/12/2008Melinda 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 ...
Plumbing7/12/2008Rick 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 ...
Buying Land for home in VA7/11/2008Toni 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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