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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| fees for a new home | 2/8/2012 | Dick Dennis |
| Q: I just had a question about the costs of upgrading to a new house when you outgrow your current one. ... A: In figuring out what your payment may be after paying $40,000, Lisa, the unpaid mortgage of $160,000 ... | ||
| fees for selling and buying new home | 2/8/2012 | Connie Wildasinn-Broker,GRI,Realtor® |
| Q: I just had a question about the costs of upgrading to a new house when you outgrow your current one. ... A: Congratulations on the expanding family... the price you would get for your current home is all ... | ||
| costs for a new home? | 2/8/2012 | CJ Brasiel |
| Q: I just had a question about the costs of upgrading to a new house when you outgrow your current one. ... A: Lisa - Very smart to get a big picture cost of "moving up". Some thoughts: If you have only owned ... | ||
| question on house buying | 2/8/2012 | Jeff Kessler |
| Q: I just had a question about the costs of upgrading to a new house when you outgrow your current one. ... A: Are you planning on selling your home you're in now? If so and you stay in your current home for two ... | ||
| house buying costs | 2/8/2012 | Matt Heisler |
| Q: I just had a question about the costs of upgrading to a new house when you outgrow your current one. ... A: In general, Realtor fees are out of the net of your house profit. You can roll over closing costs ... | ||
| home buying costs | 2/8/2012 | Marvin G. Bobbitt, III |
| Q: I just had a question about the costs of upgrading to a new house when you outgrow your current one. ... A: I will try and answer for you. First the REALTORS fee will be paid by the seller of the other home, ... | ||
| how much for a new home? | 2/8/2012 | Jay Denit |
| Q: I just had a question about the costs of upgrading to a new house when you outgrow your current one. ... A: The sellers in real estate transactions are the only ones that pay Realtor fees. I.E.- you would ... | ||
| new home fees | 2/8/2012 | Diann Tonnesen |
| Q: I just had a question about the costs of upgrading to a new house when you outgrow your current one. ... A: Congratulations on the coming additions to your family! Are they on they way or are you just in the ... | ||
| new house costs | 2/8/2012 | Dottie Worthington |
| Q: I just had a question about the costs of upgrading to a new house when you outgrow your current one. ... A: Some of those costs depend on where you live. The best thing for you to do is contact a Realtor and ... | ||
| buying a new home | 2/8/2012 | Lisa Webber |
| Q: I just had a question about the costs of upgrading to a new house when you outgrow your current one. ... A: I don't know where you are located so your costs are going to be dependent upon where you live. ... | ||
| new home | 2/8/2012 | Hans Weber, Licensed Broker Associate |
| Q: I just had a question about the costs of upgrading to a new house when you outgrow your current one. ... A: The first thing you need to do is find out the current value of your home. So, you need to contact ... | ||
| costs for a new home | 2/8/2012 | Sue Bernstein |
| Q: I just had a question about the costs of upgrading to a new house when you outgrow your current one. ... A: First of all, you do not pay the broker's fee when you purchase. That is paid by the seller and ... | ||
| fees for a new home | 2/8/2012 | Dick Dennis |
| Q: I just had a question about the costs of upgrading to a new house when you outgrow your current one. ... A: Of course, Lisa it'll depend upon the status of the real estate market at the time you decide to ... | ||
| How do I ensure my house measurements are correct? | 2/6/2012 | Ted Lewis |
| Q: Ted, thank you very much for volunteering your services on this site! It appears that the ... A: Here in Florida the builders and realtors seem to misstate the homes dimensions frequently. Usually ... | ||
| sf of our house on the official records may not be correct | 2/6/2012 | Jessica Bryan |
| Q: Your “resume” is most impressive! I’d like to ask you a few questions as we are in the process of ... A: Tax records very often do not reflect the true house measurements. There are several reasons for ... | ||
| Buying a house that is under a trust. | 2/2/2012 | Dick Dennis |
| Q: I recently made an offer for a house that is under a family trust. My offer is the only one on the ... A: You don't say if your "Real Estate Rep of 30 years" is a Realtor or real estate agent of any kind, ... | ||
| Buying a house that is under a trust. | 2/2/2012 | Dick Dennis |
| Q: I recently made an offer for a house that is under a family trust. My offer is the only one on the ... A: It really has nothing to do with any law in California, Nesrin. It has to do with the art of ... | ||
| sale of home and capital gains tax | 1/28/2012 | Jeff Kessler |
| Q: My mother transferred the deed to her home into my sister and my name over three years ago. My ... A: Sorry to hear about your Mother and Father passing. You will definitely have to check with your CPA ... | ||
| flipping prop advise | 1/26/2012 | Hans Weber, Licensed Broker Associate |
| Q: i am looking for the BEST way to learn step by step, on how to find below market value homes, ... A: Now is a great time to get started in this type of business! There are many foreclosure to buy, ... | ||
| false information in listing | 1/25/2012 | Karyn Foley |
| Q: I bought a foreclosed as is property in Jacksonville fl. The listing agent listed the property ... A: What a dreadful surprise! And, unfortunately, the answer I have to give you is going to be ... | ||
| California Land Contract | 1/25/2012 | Dick Dennis |
| Q: What if you have Land Contract and it is time to refinance but the property will not appraise for ... A: Then you go back to the seller and renegotiate your purchase price, SV. But be sure you have all the ... | ||
| Renting foreclosed home | 1/21/2012 | Dick Dennis |
| Q: I am currently in the state of NY. Is it legal to pay someone in a foreclosed home to sign over deed ... A: You got it all twisted, KB. If the owner-in-foreclosure signs over the house to you, then HE is ... | ||
| home loan | 1/20/2012 | Jessica Bryan |
| Q: My husband and I were hoping to sell our home in the Spring and buy another but unfortunately I lost ... A: You usually have to establish your business and show a profit for two years before the lender will ... | ||
| Loan for home | 1/20/2012 | Hans Weber, Licensed Broker Associate |
| Q: My husband and I were hoping to sell our home in the Spring and buy another but unfortunately I lost ... A: Getting a mortgage nowadays is very complicated. Speaking directly with a mortgage broker will give ... | ||
| selling house while on social security | 1/19/2012 | Dick Dennis |
| Q: My mother and I bought a home in Oregon. She is on social security disability. We are now in CA due ... A: If you bought the property with your mother, does that mean the title of the house is in BOTH of ... | ||
| Tax sales | 1/16/2012 | Jessica Bryan |
| Q: How do I fiud out about tax sales (real estate) in any state? Who do I call or look up on the ... A: There are services that have lists they sell. You can subscribe to these services or spend a great ... | ||
| How much house? | 1/14/2012 | Jessica Bryan |
| Q: we could sell our home for about $380000, we have a $245000 mortgage. My question is how much ... A: It all depends on your income. With a good down payment you can either keep your monthly payments ... | ||
| Foreclosure property | 1/13/2012 | Dick Dennis |
| Q: Mr. Dennis, I have asked you some questions earlier. Here are two more questions I forgot to ask: ... A: No, May. It is up to the buyer to COMPLETELY check the property to the buyer's satisfaction BEFORE ... | ||
| Permit Violation on Foreclosed Property | 1/13/2012 | Kerrin Kostelic, FL Broker Associate, GRI, AHWD |
| Q: I bought a as is foreclosed property in Jacksonville, Florida on 20 Aug. 2011. After the closing, I ... A: Ugh, this is a common problem with buying a foreclosed property! Since you have so many questions, ... | ||
| Property disclosure | 1/13/2012 | Ted Lewis |
| Q: Mr. Lewis, I had asked your some questions several minutes ago. Here are some more questions: 1. ... A: Lisa: 1. Does the law in Florida require the seller, through listing agent or seller's agent to ... | ||
| Permit Violation on Foreclosed Property | 1/13/2012 | Dick Dennis |
| Q: Mr. Dennis, I bought a as is foreclosed property in Jaconville, Fl on 20 Aug. 2011. AFter the ... A: As long as you knew the purchase of the property required a legitimate property inspector on a ... | ||
| Patio without building permit to a foreclosed property | 1/13/2012 | Ted Lewis |
| Q: Mr. Lewis, I bought a as is foreclosed property in Jaconville, Fl on 20 Aug. 2011. AFter the ... A: Very complex question with many answers. The easiest way to handle this problem is to do what the ... | ||
| part of property without permit | 1/7/2012 | Russel Ray |
| Q: Mr. Ray, On Aug. 25 2011, I bought a "as is" foreclosd property in Jacksonville Fl. Later on, I ... A: Hey, Lisa. Answers to your questions: 1 - Yes, but you might have an issues trying to prove that ... | ||
| Land Contract | 1/6/2012 | Dick Dennis |
| Q: We sold our house on land contract 4 years ago. The buyer is falling behind on payments. He wants ... A: To protect yourself, Jerry, I recommend you consult and use a REAL ESTATE attorney to execute the ... | ||
| Adverse possession | 1/5/2012 | Dick Dennis |
| Q: and Happy New year! I just read an article that states squatters are cashing in on a lot of land and ... A: One of the requirements for a successful adverse possession, Joe, is that the person who is trying ... | ||
| Land Contract | 1/5/2012 | Dick Dennis |
| Q: We sold our house on land contract 4 years ago. The buyer is falling behind on payments. He wants ... A: Before I can advise you, Jerry, I would need to know in which state the property is located. You ... | ||
| Home Additions | 1/4/2012 | Sue Bernstein |
| Q: I just purchased a 900 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bath home back in April near Los Angeles. I am ... A: Michael, I am very familiar with Winnetka. I believe you have to look at this as a long term ... | ||
| Home Additions | 1/4/2012 | Jessica Bryan |
| Q: I just purchased a 900 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bath home back in April near Los Angeles. I am ... A: Having lived in West Hills for many years before moving to Chapel Hill North Carolina, I know that ... | ||
| Home Additions | 1/4/2012 | Connie Wildasinn-Broker,GRI,Realtor® |
| Q: I just purchased a 900 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bath home back in April near Los Angeles. I am ... A: So now you are borrowing money to make an addition? Keep in mind borrowed money is typically repaid ... | ||
| Home Additions | 1/4/2012 | Jessica Bryan |
| Q: I just purchased a 900 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bath home back in April near Los Angeles. I am ... A: When you say that the home is near Los Angeles it doesn't tell me if it is in a highly desirable ... | ||
Buying or Selling a Home
Answers by Expert:
- Todd C. Menard
- Dottie Worthington
- Jay Denit
- Laurie Stephenson
- Hans Weber, Licensed Broker Associate
- CJ Brasiel
- Tim Norris
- Matt Heisler
- Jim Root
- Sue Bernstein
- Ted Lewis
- Connie Wildasinn-Broker,GRI,Realtor®
- Dick Dennis
- Nori J. Muster
- John McKenna, CMI
- John
- liznarr
- Robert Welch
- John Hendricks
- Jessica Bryan
- Diann Tonnesen
- Jeff Kessler
- Karyn Foley
- Sharon Huneycutt, Realtor, Associate Broker, GRI, e-PRO
- Lisa Webber
- Russel Ray
- Kerrin Kostelic, FL Broker Associate, GRI, AHWD
- Emily
- Marvin G. Bobbitt, III
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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National Association of Realtors
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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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