My folks probably need to sell our beloved vacation home of roughly forty years. We live in the US and the property is in rural Nova Scotia. We need help figuring out how to get it appraised, listed, sold.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 10, 2013 -
6 answers
I'm starting the process of selling my house. It turns out that one bedroom is not actually large enough to be a legal bedroom in this state --- it is 60 sq ft and the minimum in NY is 70. So apparently mine is a two bedroom house instead of a three bedroom. When I bought the house, it was officially represented as three bedrooms. Do I have any recourse?
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posted by qxntpqbbbqxl
on Jun 4, 2013 -
25 answers
What kind of rights does the owner of a home have when they agree to rent out their home through a rental management company?
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posted by emelenjr
on May 20, 2013 -
10 answers
I would like to buy unconverted industrial/office/non-residential space in London, like a warehouse or a school hall, to transform it into live-and-work artist studios over a few years. The state of dereliction does not matter too much, nor does the location, but how can I actually
find some for sale? I doubt most of these things make it to mainstream websites, as Zoopla/Rightmove hardly have two handfuls of commercial properties for sale at a given time. Any clue?
posted by Spanner Nic
on May 17, 2013 -
3 answers
Apparently we're going to buy a house, and that necessitates finding a buyers agent. I'm in the process of setting up meetings with a few realtors (referrals from friends, ones we've met at open houses, etc.) but I have no idea what to expect from these meetings. What should I ask them? What will they want to know from me? What should I be looking for?
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posted by juliapangolin
on May 7, 2013 -
15 answers
Zillow predicts just a 0.1% rise in home values over the next year in Austin, and actually predicts depreciation in several areas near the center of the city. What's going on?
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posted by Mila
on Apr 26, 2013 -
8 answers
I will be seeking a consultation with a real estate lawyer to talk about an issue with my property line which is the side of my house. Unfortunately there is a negative gradient and a lot of water coming onto my property (and into my basement) from the adjoining property. I have an easement for "ingress & egress" on that property. The landowner there has not responded to my repeated requests to correct the negative gradient.
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posted by OmieWise
on Apr 16, 2013 -
14 answers
My boyfriend would like to stop paying his ridiculous rent in the Bay Area (San Jose) and buy a property for the first time. The maximum down payment he can put down is $80K, which allows him to buy a place worth $400K at most. We don't like our options.
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posted by massofintuition
on Apr 15, 2013 -
16 answers
When you bought your home were there things you wish the seller(s) had left instructions or notes about?
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posted by FlamingBore
on Apr 11, 2013 -
44 answers
My step-daughter wants to buy an old mortgage free home from her Dad, who is willing. What is the easiest way to do this without involving lawyers or other unnecessary expense?
A potential complication is that he may not have a copy available of the deed.
This writer has little expertise in real estate matters!
posted by Rad_Boy
on Apr 3, 2013 -
25 answers
We're house hunting and have had no luck with our offers. What can we do to maximize our chances of a seller accepting our offer?
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posted by ramix
on Apr 1, 2013 -
31 answers
I am not sure whether to consult a CPA or a tax attorney for this.
I currently live in Chicago. My brother lives in Louisiana. I am, separately, the trustee of a trust for him and his designated power of attorney. While in Louisiana, I sold his primary residence acting as his POA. I deposited the proceeds from the sale into the trust. No 1099 was issued for the home sale. Howwww do I report this to the IRS?
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posted by liketitanic
on Mar 11, 2013 -
5 answers
What can be done about a landlord of 30+ units who has admitted (privately) to not renting units to african americans (in a majority black city)? Who should be contacted, and with what information?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 8, 2013 -
14 answers
I'm having a really hard time finding a reputable mortgage broker. The property is in Boston, MA, but I'm willing to work with someone in another state. The most important thing is that they're not slimy or condescending. Can you recommend someone in my area? Anyone to avoid?
posted by barnone
on Feb 26, 2013 -
6 answers
My partner and I have saved a deposit of $50,000 to put down on a house. We're looking for a one bed flat around the Gastown area of Vancouver BC, which we may end up renting out while we move to the US for a couple of years for work, but I have no idea how to go about this.
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posted by everydayanewday
on Feb 25, 2013 -
9 answers
How (Should?) we buy a house on the other side of the country? We know we want to move there, but we can't go yet.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 22, 2013 -
15 answers
My brother and I would like to buy a four-bedroom house, furnish it, have him live in one room and rent the other three rooms. Neither of us have any experience with real estate, renting rooms, or being in business with one another. We're looking for advice as to how to fairly structure this investment, advisers we should consult, issues that we need to consider up front, and so on. More details inside...
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posted by slide
on Feb 12, 2013 -
14 answers
If you were looking for a real estate agent to list your house for sale, what would be the three most important things you would look for in that agent?
For example, one list might be:
1. experience selling houses in your price range.
2. Promised amount of feedback from potential buyers who view your house.
3. Commission rate.
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posted by JohnnyGunn
on Feb 12, 2013 -
12 answers
I am selling a rental house and I have some questions about taxes etc. I know YANMCPA, but if you could point me to a place I can read some clear information, I would appreciate it.
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posted by mikedelic
on Feb 5, 2013 -
4 answers
So I've read multiple times about folks moving historic houses from their original locations to new locations. Is this a good idea financially?
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posted by Grandysaur
on Feb 4, 2013 -
21 answers
My two sisters and I were equal beneficiaries in a realty trust. This past year, my older sister bought my 1/3 share (as well as that of my sister.) According to the legal documents, it was a "transfer of beneficial interest". Other than signing and notarizing the documents to transfer the real estate share, nothing else official occurred and my sister just paid us our fair share of the assessed market value. She is not planning on reporting the transaction. I have no idea if I owe taxes on the money I've received (and will also be receiving this year - it was divided into a few payments) and if so, what kind of tax that might be.
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posted by nekton
on Jan 24, 2013 -
10 answers
I am looking to perhaps purchase a condo in Toronto.
What are some objective data sources or opinions to determine whether its a good time to enter the real estate market?
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posted by cacofonie
on Jan 24, 2013 -
6 answers
Our offer was accepted, so it looks like we're buying a house. Our three-to-four-hour home inspection is tomorrow -- what do we we need to know going in and what do we need to be prepared to ask? I've read through the previous threads, but I was hoping to get some advice specific to the frozen north (Shorewood, WI, outside Milwaukee).
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posted by gerryblog
on Jan 21, 2013 -
27 answers
I am looking for a rental agent in San Francisco, but I'm confused about how they work. I am looking for the equivalent of a realtor -- someone who has access to all the listings, and will show me various properties (regardless of who owns them) until I find one I like. Does this exist for renting, and do you have any recommendations for someone who does this work?
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posted by Susan PG
on Jan 18, 2013 -
7 answers
We own a coop apartment with unused space adjoining the unit which we'd like to try to purchase and combine with our unit as a patio. Looking for advice from anyone who has been down a similar road before to help us get our head around the process (convincing the board, establishing a fair valuation, navigating DOB/Landmarks, financing), pitfalls to watch out for, etc.
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posted by Zippity Goombah
on Jan 17, 2013 -
0 answers
What is the most prudent way to go about choosing, managing, and strategizing my "future" real estate empire?
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posted by locussst
on Jan 14, 2013 -
13 answers
My husband and I are moving to NYC for work, but we own a condo in MA. Should we try to maintain MA as our legal, permanent domicile or should we just give in and call that our second home? What are the implications of working & renting in one state and owning a home in another?
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posted by isthenewblack
on Jan 6, 2013 -
9 answers
YANMREA - You are not my real estate agent (nor my tax attorney) - but maybe you have some experience and insight on implications of one person buying someone else a house to live in.
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posted by juniperesque
on Dec 10, 2012 -
6 answers
Here's a little puzzle: you want a piece of property to be in the control of your progeny in perpetuity. You want to be certain that they don't up and sell it, and you especially want to be sure that future spouses don't get their hooks into it and force sale or forfeiture during divorce. How do you set things up to make this happen?
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posted by Meatbomb
on Dec 9, 2012 -
19 answers
I constantly fantasize about investing in real estate. Is there a "low risk" or "beginners" way to get into real estate investing? If you're one of those people that "makes their money in real estate" I'd love to hear about the ups and downs.
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posted by windbox
on Dec 6, 2012 -
14 answers
The family needs to make some decisions about selling my father-in-law's house soon. The problem is, you see, that in it also used to reside as many as 35 cats and 10 dogs at one time. And by that I do mean, at one time, about 30 years ago - not over 30 years.
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posted by peagood
on Dec 3, 2012 -
18 answers
Help me figure out which DC neighborhoods would be the best to focus my condo/townhouse hunting on. Schools/safety/price - snowflakes available inside.
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posted by dadici
on Nov 20, 2012 -
14 answers
How does a storm like Sandy or Katrina affect title to real estate? What happens when your property is suddenly, actually, under water?
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posted by Corvid
on Nov 11, 2012 -
9 answers
Why are property taxes in Westchester County, NY so much higher than in Fairfield County, CT?
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posted by xo
on Oct 27, 2012 -
10 answers
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 -
0 answers
My boyfriend and I will be putting his Co-op in brooklyn on the market early next year. We want to sell it quickly- what are the winter projects we can take on now to help move it this spring?
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posted by Blisterlips
on Sep 25, 2012 -
10 answers
What are the U.S. mortgage regulations on giving a gift of equity to a non-relative?
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posted by Athene
on Sep 23, 2012 -
14 answers
My flat has been on the market forever, and nothing has worked out. Advice and encouragement requested.
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posted by Ziggy500
on Sep 11, 2012 -
13 answers
My friend bought a warehouse in Florida. It fell down. Now he has a mortgage on a slab and some land. What's a way he can make enough money on this thing to cover his mortgage?
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posted by rileyray3000
on Sep 3, 2012 -
23 answers
First-time (attempted) homebuyer woes: After 7 months, our short sale deal has fallen through. The added complication: we already live in the house. What do we do now?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 11, 2012 -
4 answers
