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Subject	Date Asked	Expert
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 ...
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: Congratulations on your new home. Adding an extra bath and a master suite will definitely add value ...
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: All depends... in a down market (what we are experiencing now) 2/1 is the bottom of a single family ...
Buying in Cash	1/3/2012	Sharon Huneycutt, Realtor, Associate Broker, GRI, e-PRO
Q: I was told that if I were to pay a property in cash in full, the seller would have likely chance of ... A: In most instances, even if you are not paying cash, the selling price is usually less than the list ...
Short Sale	1/2/2012	Sue Bernstein
Q: I'm currently looking at properties that are on short sale. I understand the process of purchasing a ... A: Unfortunately short sales are a difficult and lengthy process. There is a separate department that ...
conditions undoing contract Kroatia	12/29/2011	Dick Dennis
Q: We wonder if you can tell us what the conditions are to undo a personal contract (not yet formal, ... A: There is an old saying in real estate, Helga: "If it is not in writing, it was never said." That ...
Interested in buying a condo not yet for sale	12/29/2011	Kerrin Kostelic, FL Broker Associate, GRI, AHWD
Q: I live in a a condo building in FL and I see that you are from FL as well. I am renting a 1BD unit ... A: Hey Vanessa, Sorry for the delay; I'm up in the GA mountains on vacation and service is sparse! I ...
What options do I have?	12/23/2011	liznarr
Q: We have a contract brought to us by our agent as a dual agent on November 3. The buyers are known ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering your email. I was hospitalized unexpectedly and am just now ...
Selling our house	12/22/2011	Connie Wildasinn-Broker,GRI,Realtor®
Q: We are looking to sell our house and I would like to know if we would receive any property or school ... A: you don't mention where you property is located, but here in Los Angeles county of Calif,you would ...
unsatisfied with new mobile home	12/19/2011	Russel Ray
Q: I just purchased a new mobile home in February. When the trailer arrived it had a huge crack in the ... A: Hey, Stacey. You should have a warranty of at least a year so I would think they are responsible ...
mobile home title issue	12/17/2011	Russel Ray
Q: I recently paid of a mobile home i had purchased here in MO , and I'm having a hard time getting the ... A: Hey, Mark. You're in a situation where you need a Texas attorney so that your attorney can talk to ...
Property Exchange and Taxes	12/17/2011	Connie Wildasinn-Broker,GRI,Realtor®
Q: My question is that I bought a property through property exchange about 8 years ago in California. ... A: Because you purchased as a 1031 exchange, you need to check with your tax advisor. The goal of ...
judgement on house, deed	12/14/2011	liznarr
Q: I live in PA and have 2 judgements against my home. If I pay off my mortgage will I be able to get ... A: Karen, I apologize for the extended delay in answering your question. I was hospitalized ...
Seller's Closing Costs	12/13/2011	Dottie Worthington
Q: I'm thinking of selling my home in Fort Worth/Keller area. I'm just concerned about how much I'd ... A: The closing costs will depend on the type of loan your buyer is getting and what they ask you to ...
Rent or Sell?	12/12/2011	Connie Wildasinn-Broker,GRI,Realtor®
Q: I purchased my first home, but it is becoming a bit much for me financially. I am not underwater by ... A: 1. the price is way high for a rental and the 'profit' just covering means upside down, since you ...
sewer hookups	12/12/2011	Jessica Bryan
Q: We bought our first house in Aug 08 in Louisville Ky. At that time they were doing construction to ... A: If there was a notice that went out about the required sewer hookup before you bought the home then ...
Rent or Sell?	12/12/2011	Connie Wildasinn-Broker,GRI,Realtor®
Q: I purchased my first home, but it is becoming a bit much for me financially. I am not underwater by ... A: It all depends is the best answer I can give you. 1. How much have you money is your property worth ...
mobile home title issue	12/12/2011	Russel Ray
Q: I recently paid of a mobile home i had purchased here in MO , and I'm having a hard time getting the ... A: Hey, Mark. She should be able to get a duplicate title. I'm not familiar with the laws regarding ...
judgement on house, deed	12/12/2011	liznarr
Q: I live in PA and have 2 judgements against my home. If I pay off my mortgage will I be able to get ... A: If you do not currently have a copy of your deed, you can go to the county courthouse in which your ...

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Dick Dennis

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With more than 41 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, The Landed Gentry. It can also be sent to you via PDF.

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Solving real estate problems for 37 years.

Organizations
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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e-Pro Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert, Who's Who in Creative Real Estate

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