Reader Question: I am going through a Realtor, and I verbally agreed to a price from a guy who low-balled by over half the asking price. The buyer is still knit-picking everything and taking forever, so we have signed no ...
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Read More »We bought a home subject to obtaining a mortgage. Our Realtor drafted the contract with a 20-day drop-dead date on the inspection and appraisal. She pointed out we could jeopardize our deposit if we missed these dates. Then she delivered ...
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Read More »Value range pricing is a strategy employed by home sellers to increase the number of home showings. Hypothetically, the more shows, the higher the chance of a sale and a purchase at a higher price. The key to a successful ...
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Read More »Reader Question: A home buyer offered us an amount that we liked. But there was an addendum by the buyer’s agent for an extra half-percent commission. We did not accept that and counter-offered. However, our agent told us the deal ...
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Read More »Reader Question: We are buying a house direct from the owner. The property also contains a partially burned-out mobile home relatively close to the house. It appears to be a total loss. The house was not damaged. Our question is, ...
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Read More »Reader Question: Would a geothermal HVAC system installed at my home increase the value? I don’t want to sell, but before I have this expense, what will it do to the value of my house? Monty’s Answer: There is a ...
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Read More »Reader question: My grandparents did not leave a will. All their children passed except three sisters. My mother and several siblings passed. One of the grandchildren has been paying taxes for years, and another has been paying electricity. Do these ...
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Read More »Reader Question: We bought a home a year ago built in the 80s. A problem has surfaced with the back block fence. The neighbors have a water feature and waterfall that abuts their side of the wall. The structure is ...
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Read More »Reader question: I have found a home and I want to make an offer. There are stories about why and why not it is a good idea to use the listing agent. What are the pros and cons of going ...
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Read More »Reader question: I blacktopped my driveway and turnaround area to my garage. My house was for sale and several people objected to the gravel drive. The house went under contract as soon as the work was completed. It looked great ...
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