Can you suggest a great buyer's agent in Tampa? Mr. Doodley and I are looking to move to the Central/North Tampa area (roughly from South Seminole Heights up to North Lowry Park/Manor Hills neighborhoods).
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posted by toodleydoodley
on Oct 21, 2012 -
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Married, and have some savings. Does it make sense buying a condo just for giving it out as rental? Caveat - I may have to sell it off in about 3-4 years though so I'm wondering whether it'll all be worth it.
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posted by bbyboi
on Jul 31, 2012 -
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Do we, as unique special snowflakes, really need to use a buyer's agent? My husband and I are at a crossroads about whether to work with one or try to do without. Inside, I give a ton of personal details and you tell me who is right and who is wrong!
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 29, 2011 -
24 answers
After reading
this post, I've realized that I want my next house to be.. different. How do I go about finding a warehouse/church/water tower to convert into a home?
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posted by Adridne
on Apr 20, 2011 -
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How can I find a cheap undeveloped forested property in Western Washington (State)?
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posted by ethulin
on Feb 19, 2011 -
11 answers
Before putting an offer in on a house, we want to spend some time this week sitting in the neighborhood and talking with neighbors to see what the area is like and start creating some rapport. What questions should we ask the neighbors?
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posted by rhapsodie
on Dec 7, 2010 -
12 answers
So my wife and I settled on a new house a couple months ago. We did our due diligence, had the house inspected by a licensed and reputable home inspector, bought the house under the guidance of a real estate agent with 20+ years experience buying and selling homes in our area. Nevertheless, the county sheriff came knocking on our door last week.
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posted by crunchland
on Apr 26, 2010 -
28 answers
Our house in the Chicago suburbs has been on the market for a year, and isn't selling. Should we drop the price till it hurts even more, or try to rent it out and hope the housing market doesn't fall even more?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 12, 2010 -
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Househunting in VT. How feasible is adding a 600sq/ft addition (master suite above living room) to an existing 800 sq/ft Cape Cod? Could it be done by the end of the summer for under $100K?
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posted by billtron
on Feb 6, 2010 -
10 answers
How does property line encroachment work when the two properties were owned by the same person?
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posted by zippy
on Sep 28, 2009 -
12 answers
I've got some doubts about our current SoCal real estate agent. At first, there didn't seem to be a problem. But recent events have made me wonder if we're wasting his time.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 8, 2009 -
15 answers
I will receive $30k (canadian) as an inheritance. I'd like to invest it to start getting some revenue out of it. I have a few questions.
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posted by anonymous
on May 22, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by donnagirl
on May 19, 2009 -
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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.
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Sep 29, 2008 -
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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...
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posted by amanda
on Jul 1, 2008 -
36 answers
What questions do I NEED to ask during the inspection of the home I just bought? Also, what questions should I ask the seller/seller's agent during the inspection?
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posted by elquien
on Dec 14, 2007 -
25 answers
I'm a woman, divorced, being audited by the IRS, in some credit card debt and have problems with my rental history. Should I sell my home?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 9, 2007 -
14 answers
How do we figure out whether we're financially and emotionally ready to buy our first home? We have a really good handle on what we can afford, which neighborhoods we like best, what houses are going for. We've read "Home Buying for Dummies." We've saved up an OK chunk of cash. But my husband and I are both worried, and for different reasons.
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Jan 7, 2007 -
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I'm in the process of buying a house in Chester Springs, PA (a western suburb of Philadelphia). If any MeFites are locals, I've got a few questions about the area . . .
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posted by galimatias
on Oct 6, 2006 -
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I'm thinking of buying a condo that was converted from an apartment; am I going to regret it?
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posted by bbuda
on Sep 8, 2006 -
15 answers
Let's assume
(no soapbox rants, please!) global warming is a reality, the ice covering Greenland is melting, and the ocean's levels are rising. If I own a home and land which, according to
this map, would be underwater, what--if anything--would the government do? I live near a major (federal) interstate, two major shipping ports, and a rail corridor linking the two. San Francisco and Oakland International Airports would also be underwater. What happens? Would they build a gigantic dike, like New Orleans and Holland? Is my home and the land on which it's built a total loss? If so, insurance-wise, is this considered an "Act of God"? If I was to put my home on the market tomorrow, must I declare global warming and the rising ocean levels as a possibility for flooding?
posted by fandango_matt
on Jun 27, 2006 -
11 answers
What are some advantages and disadvantages of buying a newly built home?
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posted by ND¢
on Feb 2, 2006 -
19 answers
General question: How do you find a really dynamite home inspector?
Specific question: Does anyone know a great home inspector in the Seattle area, or a more specific way to find one here?
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posted by agropyron
on May 1, 2005 -
18 answers
I'm interested in stories about living in apartments where something bad has happened. Apartments with gnarly histories. Murders, suicides, 'haunted' apartments, whatever. Did it affect the value? Did you learn about it only later? Did you hire an exorcist? Did a new paint job suffice? etc. Anyone have such stories, or know of such?
posted by Hobbacocka
on Feb 6, 2005 -
16 answers
Having finally settled into a new job, my wife and I are beginning the process of buying our first home. We're hoping to make the process as smooth as possible.
Anyone have advice for ways to accomplish this goal? [+]
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posted by madajb
on Feb 4, 2005 -
36 answers
HovelFilter
I was thinking about buying a place to hang my hat, but I'm not sure what's right for me (Let's all go inside, shall we?)
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posted by Capn
on Jul 7, 2004 -
8 answers
Has anyone purchased land/homes in Baja California in the last 5 years? I'd like some opinions on the pros/cons.
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posted by vignettist
on May 5, 2004 -
2 answers
Anyone tried
80-10-10 financing? Care to share any thoughts? My wife and I are looking at buying our first house and haven't been able to find many testimonials on google or fool.com.
posted by jragon
on Jan 19, 2004 -
6 answers
