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| 2 people buying a house | 11/14/2009 |
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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| deed | 11/10/2009 |
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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| Short Sale Questions | 11/7/2009 |
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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| Short Sale Questions | 11/6/2009 |
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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| CondoProperty Options | 10/30/2009 |
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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| titling of investment | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I am purchasing a investment property. I have two other properties, one which is mortgaged in my ...
A: Ways of taking title will afford the owner of the property different protections, liabilities and ...
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| Permitting issues and price of home | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I live in San Diego recently I tried to purchase a property after being in escrow I discovered that ...
A: To answer your question is what the current seller advertising 'legal' ... Yes... the property is a ...
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| Wet Crawl Space and FHA Loan | 10/7/2009 |
Q: We are looking into putting an offer in on a home. My husband has 20 years in the home buikding ...
A: Hard to say... if the FHA appraiser sees what you see there is a change it could kill the deal... of ...
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| $15,000 tax credit | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I know that the details for the $15,000 tax credit is unclear right now but I just had a question. ...
A: Your not really giving me enough information to answer you in earnest. The credit (not money) is ...
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| room with not permit | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I'm in proses of selling my home but the title com. just findout that in 1995 the county find out ...
A: I would hope that you have an agent your are working with that is representing you? If not you may ...
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| Negotiations | 10/1/2009 |
Q: Our home, a beautiful old house on 4 acres of land that lies adjacent to a large creek in the ...
A: Welcome to home sale 101 in the year 2009! No kidding aside, in todays market place, it is very hard ...
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| paying for the right fees? | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of buying a condo in California. I just received a good faith estimate from my ...
A: The good faith from your realtor is one indicator, you should also get one from your lender, and ...
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| Home buying | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I curently make $175,000 with a $10,000 bonus. I put $22000 yearly into a Roth 401K plus comp. ...
A: You don't mention how you are to purchase the home, whether the seller is to carry the note or ? ...
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| Closing Question | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I'd like to get your thoughts on the following issue: I am scheduled to close on a house this ...
A: There are many issues you don't expand on... 1. Do you have an agent to represent you? 2. Did you ...
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| Land contract | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My mothers home is in probate at the moment with 3 parties as beneficiaries. My son would like to ...
A: If the home is in probate, there will be an appraisal done, and most common is, the selling price ...
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| Land contract | 9/20/2009 |
Q: My mothers home is in probate at the moment with 3 parties as beneficiaries. My son would like to ...
A: I strongly advise you to contact your lawyer that is handling the probate. In a situation of an ...
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| selling our home in pa, do we need a lawyer | 9/9/2009 |
Q: WE CURRENTLY HAVE A BUYER FOR OUR HOME IN LACEYVILLE PA WITH OUR AGENT DO WE NEED A LAWYER FOR ...
A: sorry for the delay your question ended up in my spam file... (found it in the 1758+ e-mail though) ...
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| buying a home | 9/3/2009 |
Q: i want to be ready for investing very soon. You mentioned that you can tell me what things to look ...
A: .. First I would like you to interview a couple buyers agents that have been in the business for ...
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| Condos | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I went online yesterday and began looking at the condo market in the Ken Caryl/Littleton area...of ...
A: You are blessed to be able to use the VA the only 100% program I am aware of, although as a Vets mom ...
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| investment home | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I am interested in buying this 1943 home, but would like your honest opinion about it. Its home ...
A: .. You have plenty of time to gather funds and purchase... we have not foreclosed on the 5 year ...
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| investment home | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I am interested in buying this 1943 home, but would like your honest opinion about it. Its home ...
A: .. my advise and it is only my advise, DO NOT take out a home equity loan or line of credit... ...
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| investment home | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I am interested in buying this 1943 home, but would like your honest opinion about it. Its home ...
A: .. good to hear those were not the taxes! but I am never surprised as I travel the country... ...
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| investment home | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I am interested in buying this 1943 home, but would like your honest opinion about it. Its home ...
A: Congratulations on wanting to buy investment property... a great way to obtain retirement wealth.. ...
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| buying a home | 8/22/2009 |
Q: What are the important factors in buying a home? And which are secondary? I want to buy a home, ...
A: Congratulations on considering the purchase of residential property! Now is an opportune time for ...
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| Gift of Equity to a non-relative | 8/22/2009 |
Q: My fiance and I rent his mother's manufactured home. She is willing to give us the gift of equity ...
A: In answer to your basic question "Can your fiance's mother give you a gift, of equity(?) prior to ...
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| Buying, then selling... | 8/18/2009 |
Q: My husband and I live in a house I purchased when I was single 6 years ago. This house will be paid ...
A: Congratulations on getting the property paid off... no small endeavor these days... Your question ...
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| Did I get ripped off on my home? | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Heres some information on what my home was acessed at and what it was purchased for, If i got ripped ...
A: Without all the details of your purchase, I will try to answer this question... You are showing me ...
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| Walking away from buy a home | 8/7/2009 |
Q: My realtor got two estimates for roof repair, since the seller (a relocation company) will not ...
A: You don't mention what state you are calling in from... but here in California, you can not be ...
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| INCOME TAX on sale of gifted home | 8/4/2009 |
Q: My mother's house that she lived in for 70 years was signed over to me. 1 year later after she ...
A: .. Your question is spot on but your how it happened is a little fuzzy... Now I am not a tax expert ...
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| Short Sale | 7/28/2009 |
Q: My neice and her husband found a great home and made an offer. The house was listed at 260,000 and ...
A: You are correct to think that the short sale home is not an actual accepted offer... not a loophole, ...
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| Should we buy or keep renting? | 7/28/2009 |
Q: My husband and I were just married a couple of months ago and paid for the whole wedding ourselves, ...
A: Congratulations on your wedding... that is exciting news!... On the buying of your first ...
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| Short Sale | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My neice and her husband found a great home and made an offer. The house was listed at 260,000 and ...
A: I can understand that it is heartbreaking when a home purchase doesn't go as the buyer believes it ...
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| can i be sued after selling a property for an inspectors negligence | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I am an investor in Michigan, I buy distressed, fix them an sell them to first time home buyers. I ...
A: .. well here is the thing... anyone, can sue anyone, at any time, for darn near anything.... So ask ...
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| Contract Termination | 7/13/2009 |
Q: My home has been on the market for 1 year. I am not satisfied with my agent. My contract expires ...
A: I am sorry to hear your home has not sold after 1 year actively marketed on the market. No, you do ...
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| Real Estate Agent Protocol | 7/2/2009 |
Q: We have been looking at houses to purchase with a real estate agent. We have signed no agreement ...
A: Congratulation on finding a property you wish to consider to purchase... I will assume you know your ...
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| selling | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I’m new to home buying. I am currently just renting a room in a house right now, but I would ...
A: .. congratulations on wanting to own real estate, I feel for the long run, real estate is a ...
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| Townhouse | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I want to ask how do you put a value on a townhouse? I don't want to ask the seller, I want a way ...
A: A Condo and a Townhouse are similar in that they are both in a planned community, usually have ...
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| Real Estate Etiquette | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Madam, My wife and I are putting our home on the market. We remove our shoes at our door and guests ...
A: Yes there have been times where the seller wants shoes off, does not supply booties, and I (and ...
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| Real Estate Etiquette | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Madam, My wife and I are putting our home on the market. We remove our shoes at our door and guests ...
A: Keeping open communication with your agent is the key! Personally I don't think anyone wants the ...
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| Real Estate Etiquette | 6/5/2009 |
Q: Madam, My wife and I are putting our home on the market. We remove our shoes at our door and guests ...
A: In many cultures it is custom to remove shoes ... we have many homes that desire to remove shoes... ...
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| Buying and Renting Out A House | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I am interested in buying a house (without selling my own), renovating it, and renting it out. How ...
A: .. you actually have a couple question in this question... First congratulations on wanting to buy ...
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| for sale as a land contract | 5/21/2009 |
Q: my ? is: if I own a house but I'm currently making payments on it and I own 95% of the morgage can I ...
A: I don't know what state you are in, so please check with your lawyer... the land contract is simple ...
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| Buying a triplex | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I currently rent a bedroom in a gorgeous house shared by four people. My lease is up in December. I ...
A: Congratulations on wishing to be a property owner. You need to take a few steps back and do your ...
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| Back Tax Home Purchase | 3/18/2009 |
Q: Me and my wife are looking to purchase a home for back taxes and use it as an investment property. I ...
A: well you still need to get the property, and decide if the condition is something you can handle, ...
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| Back Tax Home Purchase | 3/15/2009 |
Q: Me and my wife are looking to purchase a home for back taxes and use it as an investment property. I ...
A: You will want to know about the mortgages, simply buying for back tax will not alleviate that ...
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| Cert. of Occupancy questions | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Here I am with more questions. In re to one of your tips about knowing when you found the ...
A: ..."Whoa, that's just too much damage for us to undertake...we need to walk away...right?" Yes.. ...
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| Lease Purchase Nightmare | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I'm in the state of texas and my wife and i recently signed a lease purchase agreement that involved ...
A: I don't know exactly what your contract reads with the seller on the property in question... keep in ...
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| Cert. of Occupancy questions | 2/24/2009 |
Q: Here I am with more questions. In re to one of your tips about knowing when you found the ...
A: I have been an agent for almost 15 years now, and from a family of realtors, so this is what I grew ...
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| Quick Clean (or Claim?) Deed | 2/23/2009 |
Q: re a timeshare transfer Dear Connie I have been told by my timeshare company that I should procure a ...
A: The paperwork you are looking for is 'Quiet Claim' Deed, it will transfer the title from you to ...
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| Cert. of Occupancy questions | 2/22/2009 |
Q: Here I am with more questions. In re to one of your tips about knowing when you found the ...
A: It is interesting isn’t it that price will always make the difference. I have personally always ...
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| Court dictating selling price of home | 2/19/2009 |
Q: We put a bid in on a home in Northern NJ. At the time the seller agent used an investor tactic ...
A: You most certainly are not wrong in questioning things... you are getting ready to purchase the most ...
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| Court dictating selling price of home | 2/19/2009 |
Q: We put a bid in on a home in Northern NJ. At the time the seller agent used an investor tactic ...
A: Sorry about your ordeal, my best advise is to move on... No one can force a seller to sell to any ...
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| new to home buying | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I am new to the buying house concept. I want to find out more info about it. I am 35 and my gross ...
A: 1. Your best to find out exactly how much mortgage you can afford is to speak with a mortgage broker ...
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| Court dictating selling price of home | 2/18/2009 |
Q: We put a bid in on a home in Northern NJ. At the time the seller agent used an investor tactic ...
A: It sounds like the house is in possible conservatorship? Since the owner is in a nursing home and ...
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| Selling Before Probate? | 2/14/2009 |
Q: My four siblings and I are selling our deceased parents home. The attorney who is (supposedly) ...
A: My condolences on your situation... you will be hard pressed to close without clear title unless the ...
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| Is now a brilliant or terrible time to buy? | 2/11/2009 |
Q: My wife and I have always rented, we're in the L.A. area and are expecting our first child in July. ...
A: Good question Kevin, And it all depends on your personal situation. Congratulations on the up ...
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| problems right before closing | 2/6/2009 |
Q: the problem i am facing is that i was trying to get a property from hudsonandmarhall auction company ...
A: The bank told you your were approved, but I would guess that they had stipulations that had to be ...
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| problems right before closing | 2/5/2009 |
Q: the problem i am facing is that i was trying to get a property from hudsonandmarhall auction company ...
A: You don't mention the state you are dealing in, but in general I will answer your question. When ...
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| home buying and selling | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My fiancé and I currently live in her condo and are getting married in May. We have started to look ...
A: Lucas, Congratulations on you up and coming engagement and marriage! Buying a house as you know ...
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| title | 1/23/2009 |
Q: My husband and I bought a home for my mother with bad credit. I do not think she was added to the ...
A: You have a couple of concerns noted in your question... You can go to your county tax recorders ...
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| home buying | 12/30/2008 |
Q: We are interested in buying our second home. The first home is in a new sub-division and the home of ...
A: sounds like home #2 is the better situation for the house, taxes and family except a little upgrades ...
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| home buying | 12/28/2008 |
Q: We are interested in buying our second home. The first home is in a new sub-division and the home of ...
A: As you can see pricing is down trending sharply... you did not mention where you home is located, ...
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| Buy a home | 12/16/2008 |
Q: we would love to buy a home in Toledo, ohio..but since it's our first time..we have absolutely no ...
A: No problem, but do contact a lender and good real estate agent to assist in your quest.... keep in ...
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| should we buy a house now? | 12/15/2008 |
Q: My daughter and son-in-law currently live in a one-bedroom furnished rented apartment in Lakewood, ...
A: Congratulations on their wanting to improve their overall financial wealth. Real Estate is a long ...
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| Buy a home | 12/12/2008 |
Q: we would love to buy a home in Toledo, ohio..but since it's our first time..we have absolutely no ...
A: I am glad to hear that you see the benefit of buying a home... in this lending environment it can be ...
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| What can we do? | 12/5/2008 |
Q: My husband and I decided to purchase a home at the beginning of the year. My mother set me up with a ...
A: good to hear you are on top of it! I would be concerned that the numbers to the sub contractors are ...
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| What can we do? | 12/5/2008 |
Q: My husband and I decided to purchase a home at the beginning of the year. My mother set me up with a ...
A: I am so sorry to here that you are having this experience, your first home should be a joyous time! ...
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| Cancel Contract? | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I agreed to purchase a home about a month ago. I received approval for a mortgage days before the ...
A: There are a couple of things to consider before you simply walk away and cancel. 1. Did you have ...
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| wholesales | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I'm starting a wholesale business and my question is two fold. I'm interested in using $1,000 in ...
A: I want to make sure I understand your question... you have $1,000... and that $1,000 is 'already' ...
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| short sale | 9/30/2008 |
Q: We now find it necessary to sell our house and find a much cheaper apartment.We have a 1st and 2nd ...
A: You will need to contact your current mortgage holder on both your 1st and 2nd loan, you will need ...
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| Buying is this environment | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I live in northern California and am just about ready to make an offer on a lakefront property in ...
A: You sound like you have a heart felt tug to this property! So good for you for having the cash, buy ...
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| Buying A short Sale | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I make about 130,000 a year but I do have a NY state tax lien. My credit is not good but the income ...
A: You only have a couple of options on the property you are currently in … your best bet to seek out a ...
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| Buying is this environment | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I live in northern California and am just about ready to make an offer on a lakefront property in ...
A: Congratulations on wanting to be an investor! I am a strong believer in real estate, and now is a ...
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| terms and conditions | 9/20/2008 |
Q: We have received a purchase Agreement for our home with the condition: "Seller to credit $10,000 ...
A: I take it you are the seller, and this clause is simple terms says that YOU will be GIVING the buyer ...
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| buying a home | 8/22/2008 |
Q: my husband and i just bought his grandfathers house for $7,000. the house needs work and isnt in ...
A: There seems to be a couple of different items in the question. I am not familiar with the Calument ...
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| tax lien | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I live in Memphis,TN and my question is how to obtain a property that has unpaid taxes due. The home ...
A: Just because a home is abandon, with a tax lien is not necessarily a property that 'can be ...
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| 2nd on a home | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have a first and a second on a home. I am not able to pay the second mortgage anymore. Will I ...
A: YES! This may be the time to sell this property; hopefully you have some equity to pay closing ...
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| investment | 8/3/2008 |
Q: i had bout a piece of property about 20 ears ago and bought it for about 80k now im selling if for ...
A: Yes there are ways to defer capitol gains. One of the most common is the 1031 Exchanges. This has ...
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