Category Archives: Other - Home & Garden

Would you buy a house with two sewer manholes in the backyard?

djbod2006 asked: I was looking to buy a new house and found one that I liked when I discovered two sewer manholes covers in the backyard that lead to the sewer line. Is this a big deal or just a minor eyesore?Christi

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Great Ideas for Garage Storage

Want to de-clutter your life? This new site could come in handy. You will be presented with a host of useful garage storage ideas - from how to make your bike magically disappear to which cabinets are the best ones to use.
Storage bins, boxes, racks and cabinets. Here’s the giude you need to clear the [...]

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Can I buy a home and not belong to a home owners association?

Jim Maryland asked: I live in an area where home owners associations are rampant. My wife and I would prefer not to belong to an association but most homes unfortunately have one. Other than looking for older lots that aren’t subject to an association, is there any way to buy a home and [...]

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Can you find and buy a house through a tax assessor?

sofia221 asked: What would other ways to buy a house for a cheap price besides buying foreclosed homes.Ahmed

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Wanting to buy a house but dont know anything about buying one?

SweetP asked: Me and my husband are wanting to purchase a home,but dont know anything about this,where is the best place to borrow.Can you buy a house thru a morgage company?would it be cheaper? or thru a real estate agent? or thru the owner of the house.What about deeds,abstracts,etc. Where can I find info about [...]

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Should I buy a house in a high risk flood zone?

Jerry asked: We live in northern New Jersey, and there is a really nice house I am considering to buy.
it is in a high risk zone A flood zone, and i am having second thoughts about giving an offer.
the house is amazing, however.
we are planning to live there for only 5-10 years, so should [...]

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How do I buy a house in a decent part of the south bay with 0%down and not perfect credit?

Need answers asked: There has to be a way to buy a detached home without a down payment and not great credit. I’d really appreciate any serious responses. And the house doesn’t have to be big, small is ok as long as it is in a decent neighborhood with no major issues such as structural, [...]

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New England house prices? Is there ever really a good time to buy?

john k asked: I live in New Hampshire and I have been looking into buying a house. It seems to me that when house prices are low, interest rates are high, and when interest rates are low, house prices are high. Is there really a better time to buy a house compared to other times? [...]

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I want to buy a house, where to find listing house for sale in Boston?

Sunny asked: I want to buy a house. Do you know where to find the listing of the house for sale in Boston, MA? I dont want go with the agent because they offer took my to the house that i dont like, so i want to see the house and area first and call [...]

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is it better to buy a home or a townhome?

sweetpjess asked: I am 25. Single, and looking to move back to my Home state of Utah. I have been in New Jersey for 5 years renting and I want to own when I go back. The option is buy a home or buy a townhome (condos are out of the question, to apartment like). [...]

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