So confused! My county thinks we have a condo but we thought we have a single-family home (i.e. a free-standing house on land we own). Then why does my property tax bill show that we've been taxed for the land? [more inside]
posted by ObeyScient on Nov 24, 2009 - 11 answers

Complex cost/benefit real estate question. [more inside]
posted by anonymous_account on Oct 28, 2009 - 4 answers

New York City apartment question: Is it normal for my broker to tell me I will receive hard copies of my lease a "couple of weeks" after moving in? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Oct 27, 2009 - 9 answers

How does property line encroachment work when the two properties were owned by the same person? [more inside]
posted by zippy on Sep 28, 2009 - 12 answers

We just came out of a real estate boom where a lot of ugly buildings were built and sold for a lot of money, some by celebrity architects. Why weren't any recent buildings built from or based on Frank Lloyd Wright designs? I'm sure the estate or the foundation or whatever would charge a lot of money for licensing, but the cachet surely would've done wonders for sale prices.
posted by moonmilk on Aug 3, 2009 - 20 answers

First time home buyer in Austin, TX. What should I know? [more inside]
posted by jstarlee on Jul 28, 2009 - 15 answers

Months ago, a seller's agent pushed me into talking to a loan officer she knows. I didn't like the loan officer much and while she gave me some valuable advice, I never really wanted to work with her. I found her pushy and felt she spoke to me like a child. However, eventually, the financing advice she gave has led to making this deal possible for me but I still don't want to work with her. [more inside]
posted by i_love_squirrels on Jul 24, 2009 - 19 answers

Looking in a "neglected" area of NYC for property to buy. My question is how to get information; on owners, and issues like back taxes owed, or even, now especially, foreclosures. The Dept. of Finance has block-by block data, but it is very time-consuming, and obviously does not include current data. [more inside]
posted by ebesan on Jun 16, 2009 - 5 answers

Does having a buyers real estate agent limit what the selling agent can tell you? Also: what are the benefits or disadvantages of having a buyers agent? [more inside]
posted by ibfrog on Jun 13, 2009 - 22 answers

I'm selling my home. I have an offer on the table, but my realtor seems a little cautious about it because it's an FHA loan. Should I be concerned about accepting the offer since my home is older? [more inside]
posted by donnagirl on May 19, 2009 - 20 answers

Need more advice on how to proceed with a real estate short sale. [more inside]
posted by pearlybob on Mar 28, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm getting a house I inherited ready to rent out since I don't want to try and sell it in the current market. I've never been a landlord before. The house is in St. Petersburg, Florida in a desirable neighborhood. [more inside]
posted by lordrunningclam on Feb 10, 2009 - 16 answers

Are there techniques or methods to determine how a city will grow and in what direction it will grow? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jan 12, 2009 - 11 answers

Why do realtor often put their picture on "for sale" sign?
posted by racingjs on Dec 10, 2008 - 20 answers

I've been getting my house ready to sell and am wondering if I'm crazy. Should I go ahead with it now, or wait until spring? Of course, there are mitigating factors involved. [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob on Sep 29, 2008 - 11 answers

Help. My house closing, scheduled for tomorrow, has been indefinitely postponed since the seller's second mortgage is not going to be paid in full. I don't know what to do even though yes, I already talked to a lawyer. [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry on Sep 25, 2008 - 22 answers

Real Estate Filter! I'm thinking of doing a little addition to my house which would add bigger closets, create a bigger master bedroom and add another bathroom. I'm considering one feature which I can't decide whether it would be too weird or not... [more inside]
posted by amanda on Jul 1, 2008 - 36 answers

Home Repair Filter: Does anyone know of a window repair contractor in Baltimore who'll do spiral sash balance repair? [more inside]
posted by kalessin on May 11, 2008 - 9 answers

What kind of lawyer specializes in property line disputes? [more inside]
posted by contessa on Mar 1, 2007 - 8 answers

Does it make any sense to take out a second trust deed on a house you're trying to sell? [more inside]
posted by languagehat on Jun 5, 2006 - 12 answers

What are some advantages and disadvantages of buying a newly built home? [more inside]
posted by ND¢ on Feb 2, 2006 - 19 answers