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| seller | 7/9/2008 | liznarr |
Q: Jay, I live in TX an my mother in-law has a house in which she bought form a independed mortgage ...
A: Your question was addressed to “Jay.” Perhaps you meant this question to go to another expert? I ...
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| Texas Mobile Home - | 7/8/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: My husband I purchased 5 acres with a 2001 mobile on it. We bought the property with the intent to ...
A: The DMV will have your answer, Cheryl. I am really surprised that your real estate agent and lawyer ...
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| getting out of a buyers agent contract | 7/8/2008 | liznarr |
Q: In a nut shell we had signed a contract with an agent (in Texas, if this matters) to look for a home ...
A: Sorry to hear of your problem. I would suggest first that you read your Buyer Agency Agreement ...
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| Texas Mobile Home - | 7/8/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: My husband I purchased 5 acres with a 2001 mobile on it. We bought the property with the intent to ...
A: You bought it from SOMEBODY. Whoever handled the sale must know where the previous owner lives. If ...
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| Right of Redemptions | 7/8/2008 | Heather |
Q: I am interested in finding out which states have a Right of Redemption. Is there a list somewhere to ...
A: com. It offers a summary of the state with type of foreclosure the state usually utlizes, the time ...
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| House not appraised high enough | 7/8/2008 | Todd C. Menard |
Q: Is there anything that can be done, in this bad market for saleing a home, if you owe more then what ...
A: homeowners are suffering from increased mortgage payments as a result of a recalculation which was ...
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| quitclaim deed | 7/8/2008 | Jessica Bryan |
Q: my parents help me get my house, my credit is really bad. the loan is in their name but i am making ...
A: The quitclaim is to relinquish rights to title but as for the responsibility to pay the loan, your ...
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| fha 203K loan for mobile home on private property | 7/8/2008 | Jim Root |
Q: My son is a YOUNG first time home buyer - prequalified through fha for 203K - made an offer on a ...
A: Hey BARB-- Welcome back! If this is an "AS IS--WITH REPAIR ESCROW," and your Son has ALREADY ...
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| Preforeclosed apartment | 7/7/2008 | Heather |
Q: Hi can my landlord still collect rent if his apartment building is preforeclosed and not foreclosed ...
A: Because he still owns it, he can still collect rent and if you refuse to pay, he can evict you. ...
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| Recourse on late condo delivery | 7/7/2008 | Rick Stone, Broker/Owner, CRS, ABR, GRI |
Q: Rick - I've got a condo under contract at The Dumont in DC, which (as I am sure you have heard) is ...
A: Hola Mike, You ask a question I am sorry to say, I've answered the most here and I can't say I have ...
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| Historical home | 7/7/2008 | Russel Ray |
Q: I am interested in buying an 1892 "old historical house". It is listed as an "old historical house". ...
A: Hey, Wendy. There should be a historical house committee in your town. Call the tax ...
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| Trading Home | 7/7/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: Is there a way to trade my current home for another home that is for sale. The home for sale is a ...
A: Yes, Kristina, but it is not likely in this slow market. You can try however, but you would need a ...
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| where to find VIN on 1958 G Lakes home | 7/6/2008 | Michael McClure |
Q: My sister purchased a 1958 mobile home & needs to find the VIN in order to register. The title says ...
A: ...yes, I have had to pull off a few panels in my time. I'm curious as to why the title, or ...
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| requesting an unconditional withdrawl of contract | 7/6/2008 | liznarr |
Q: We are wondering if you could tell us where to begin regarding the sale of our home and an agency ...
A: Sorry to hear of your problems with your listing agent and his Broker. Sounds like you have been ...
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| Considering a Corner Lot Property | 7/6/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: I'm considering buying a four-year-old former model home that's located on a corner lot at the ...
A: There are too many unknowns, Lynn. There are too many questions that need to be settled before you ...
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| Considering a Corner Lot Property | 7/6/2008 | liznarr |
Q: I'm considering buying a four-year-old former model home that's located on a corner lot at the ...
A: Wow, this is a loaded question. Without having seen the property or the subdivision, I can only ...
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| Buying a Corner Lot House | 7/6/2008 | Sue Bernstein |
Q: I'm considering buying a four-year-old former model home that's located on a corner lot at the ...
A: There is differing opinions on whether corner homes are preferable or a negative. Many people like ...
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| survey~ Non disclosure MESS | 7/6/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: When I bought, the adjacent lot (owned by the same seller) was also for sale, and I chose not to ...
A: Yes, Michele, all this wouldn't have happened if your real estate agent knew what she was doing. My ...
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| contracts | 7/5/2008 | Hans Weber, Licensed Broker Associate |
Q: please help. time is of the essence. everyone knew and knows we are in a hurry to move. we found ...
A: Tell your lawyer to request the contract be returned. It sounds like a problem. Have your real ...
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| Seller's Protection at Closing | 7/5/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: I was about to close on the sale of my house in Massachusetts when the title search discovered that ...
A: No, I have never experienced such an occurance in my 37 years as a real estate broker, BJ. However, ...
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| agent commissions | 7/4/2008 | Lori Frankfort |
Q: Is it legal or ethical for an agent who's listed a property for 6% to keep 3.5% and offer 2.5 or ...
A: It is legal and ethical as long as 1) The Seller agreed, and 2) it's in the listing paperwork. The ...
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| fha 203K loan for mobile home on private property | 7/4/2008 | Jim Root |
Q: My son is a YOUNG first time home buyer - prequalified through fha for 203K - made an offer on a ...
A: BARB-- Your question(s) make me wonder about BOTH your Son's Loan Officer AND his Realtor!It sounds ...
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| Buying a Home with possible termite damage | 7/4/2008 | Rick Stone, Broker/Owner, CRS, ABR, GRI |
Q: I live in CA and are trying to purchase another home. We love one we looked at and made an offer. It ...
A: Hola Steven, Happy 4th of July!!! My take on these type of sales, 'AS IS' in truth is just that. ...
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| Nondisclosure and house making family sick | 7/3/2008 | Dick Dennis |
Q: My husband and I (he's active duty military) bought a home in San Diego 4 years ago for $385,000 for ...
A: If your attorney only got you $400,000, S'te, I would strongly suggest you find an attorney who ...
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| buying home with fiance, using maiden name, need to change name on title later to married last name? | 7/3/2008 | Toni Yates |
Q: my fiance and I are buying a home (we close on Monday) in Henrico County. The title will be in both ...
A: I actually checked with a title agency on this one. There are different ways of taking title for ...
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| NO HOA Resale certificate at closing | 7/3/2008 | Rick Stone, Broker/Owner, CRS, ABR, GRI |
Q: We just closed on a (REO) home this past Tue (7/1) and did not get an HOA Resale package at closing. ...
A: I have never been involved with a REO sale which makes me less than knowledgeable in the rules. To ...
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| Foreclosing a Owner Financed Home | 7/3/2008 | Jay Denit |
Q: I sold on a promissory note a single wide trailer on its own property in Pueblo West. She ...
A: The legal answer is.... whatever is written in the promissory note or the deed of trust as ...
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| Foreclosure in Nevada | 7/3/2008 | Diann Tonnesen |
Q: My house is to be auctioned in trustee sale 7/16/08 for 296,000 on the first and there is an IRS tax ...
A: It sounds like the IRS is in first position in this situation, and if the lien was filed before the ...
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| Earnest Deposit | 7/2/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: My husband and myself were trying to get a mortgage threw the money warehouse. We were first time ...
A: Regina, It depends on the contract. If the contract indicates there are no contingencies and the ...
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| disclosure | 7/2/2008 | liznarr |
Q: I just sold a home in Florida which has a problem with the ceramic tile flooring. The tiles are ...
A: I understand that you offered a $6,000.00 allowance for the tile flooring and that this was ...
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| Warranty deed | 7/2/2008 | Rick Stone, Broker/Owner, CRS, ABR, GRI |
Q: If I have filed a warranty deed at the courthouse stating at my death, all property and housing will ...
A: Yoy may be confused a little, a warranty deed, by which the sellers warrant that they will protect ...
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| Seller's intention is to flip. | 7/1/2008 | Hans Weber, Licensed Broker Associate |
Q: there. My husband and I are hoping to buy our first home. We found one we like but I found out also ...
A: ) Thank you for your question. From your description it sounds like the house is a bargain. If ...
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| Home Inspection Contingency | 7/1/2008 | Rick Stone, Broker/Owner, CRS, ABR, GRI |
Q: Our realtor forgot to include the home inspection contingency. What should we do? We're scheduled ...
A: Contact the Broker for the office that your agent works for, that is what they are there for and if ...
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| buying a for sale by owner | 7/1/2008 | Sue Bernstein |
Q: my new wife and I are going to be buying our first home here very soon. Just so you dont waste your ...
A: You definitely should be represented by an agent. How that agent is compensated is whatever you ...
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| Sellers brech of contract | 7/1/2008 | Susan Milner |
Q: I am a first time home buyer and I have found a home in Missouri that we have fell in love with. It ...
A: Kevin, I would definitely get an attorney involved on this one. Having you in the house working on ...
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| Becoming a Realtor | 7/1/2008 | Jessica Bryan |
Q: I've been thinking about carrying on a second career in real estate for some extra cash, and ...
A: The real estate profession has long been thought of as a nice little job for people who want to pick ...
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| default contract | 7/1/2008 | liznarr |
Q: My sister signed a agreement of sale approx. 2 weeks ago and now the seller is saying he isn't going ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding. I am out of town and have had problems receiving wireless ...
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| Addition of Owner to House Deed | 6/30/2008 | Lori Frankfort |
Q: I am currently living with my parents in Los Angeles, CA and my parents would like to officially add ...
A: The easiest and most efficient way to implement the change is to contact an escrow company to handle ...
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| waiting for acceptance of an offer | 6/28/2008 | Russel Ray |
Q: We made an offer on a home that is up for quick sale through a bank. How long can they take in ...
A: Hey, Donna. This market caught a lot of Realtors off guard, especially those with less than 10 ...
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| waiting for acceptance of an offer | 6/28/2008 | Russel Ray |
Q: We made an offer on a home that is up for quick sale through a bank. How long can they take in ...
A: Hey, Donna. Native Texan here. Born in Kingsville and graduated from Texas A&M. "Quick sale" might ...
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