Monthly Archives: February 2009

How do you go about buying a mobile home?

Emily W asked: My husband and I can’t afford much but it would be nice if we could have a little place we could call our own. So we were looking at buying a double wide. Just a as a little starter home. The thing is we know nothing about how to go about buying [...]

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tried to buy a home in December at closing the deal fell thru. How do I get back the money for inspections?

riverties asked: As I went to pick up my closing check my agent called to tell me the deal fell thru from the seller who owed $63,000 in back taxes and 2nd mortgages. I loved this house and fully intended to buy the house. I paid $855.00 for: the home inspection, a heater certification, [...]

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Would It be better to buy a house or live in an apartment moving from base to base in the Airforce?

Randy S asked: I have been in the Air force for almost a year I am 21, I absolutely **** apartments, It feels like I’m basically in my opinion throwing my money out the window. I don’t know if I should bu a house or not I am scared of not getting my money back [...]

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With homes prices are too high and interest rates are increasing, how a family can afford to buy a home?

tukusomay asked: With current homes prices are skyrocketing, we need to get a 2 or 3 jobs to cover the mortgage payment. Not too mention the interest rate is going up as well. How a family member can buy a home in a decent neighborhood?Basil

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Is it better to buy a home from the owner or go through a realtor?

irecapat asked: My husband and I are thinking about buying our first home. Is it better to go thru a realtor or if the home is in real good condition, just go through the owner? Also, if we were to go with getting it from the owner, will that effect our home loans that we [...]

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Preparing Your House For Sale Made Easy

summersdale asked:

This DVD will earn you up to 10% more on the value of your house. Join Tina Jesson for Preparing Your House for Sale Made Easy. Available from Amazon.Clair

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How can a single mother of 5 buy a home when all she has for income is child support?

misshottie20052006 asked: I have been trying to find programs that help me buy a home for me and my children, but I keep getting turned down from the lenders that say they can help. Can anyone help me find a program that will help? I am going to college but its hard to get [...]

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If you make around 160 k before taxes, what is the highest value house that you can buy?

inlovewithlife08 asked: What price range do people usually buy houses at? 3-4 times the income?Wilbert

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How to Buy a House : Do You Need a Realtor to Buy a House?

expertvillage asked:

Why is using a Realtor important when buying a home? Learn why in this free online guide to buying a house.Linwood

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Auction or we buy houses- best way to sell a house?

ynz asked: We have a house in bakersfield, ca and it has been in the market for months and we’re tempted to put it into auction. How does it work? How about we buy houses? Are they reliable? We are not foreclosing the house though.Georgia

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