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house for sale with estate agents my neighbor wants to buy it do i still have to use the agent?

Do you invest time and money into making a house for sale into the perfect house which could take a long while? to do and prolong your unhappiness where you are in the hope of making way more money or just try as is?with the risk of making way less,predicament is i want to leave bad but i want to move to one of the most expensive city's in the world and are depending on money from the sale,nice location but many in same area have taken theirs off the market due to time wasters,nosy people with no intention of buying,and the inconvenience of living in a house you must sell,so how can i avoid the most hassle i would prefer to be out of the house while for sale but financially that is not viable im torn with it all,i work from home and still want it as my space so it will be difficult to make it a proper show house any advice thank you

What are my responsibilities to a purchaser after a house sale? I've been hearing from my realtor for the past month that the buyer of a house I sold has been experiencing leaks they claim are due to renovation work I did prior to the sale. I've reqquested an itemized list of their costs, with no response. Now I hear from the realtor that they will be having their lawyer contact me. Any idea what I may be liable for in this situation? I'm in Canada, and there was an inspection done by a home inspector as one of the conditions of sale. This didn't indicate any leaks. The purchase agreement stated that if the renovation (bathroom) wasn't complete by closing, there would be a $2K penalty. It might have been cheaper to not complete it , and give up the $2K rather than finish it, and now have to fight over some leaks. The bathroom reno was just done in order to improve the room. Not as a repsone to any problems.

What level of compensation should I expect for solicitor not requesting mine survey until after house sale? Our solicitor requested the survey after the completion of the sale, by then it was too late. We would not have bought the house knowing there was a mine shaft. If we claim compensation, how does this work and how can it be valued? We may now be stuck with a house we can't sell. Thank you for your answers, could you clarify, if possible, how a value of compensation could be decided upon with regards to the fact that the mine shaft may put off future buyers altogether as it would have us? This would of course render the property worthless?

Can a house seller shut off utilities before completion of sale? Is it legal for a seller to shut off all utilities - gas, electricity, water - before the completion of a domestic house sale in the UK? The property is being sold as 'occupied'. My conveyancing solicitor isn't sure if this is right.

Council Tax house sales? How can you find out when a property is coming up for sale? I understand that if someone does not pay their council tax for a long time then their house is sold for the amount they owe. How can you buy these properties?

How long does it take for a house sale to go through? I accepted an offer on my house this Monday. The couple who are buying it are not in a chain and neither am I. I wanted to know if I would be in my new house before christmas. My solictior has said it will probably take only 6 weeks. Has anyone sold that fast before?

How to deal with proceeds from a house sale? My father just sold his home and moved into a retirement home. He needs about $3,500 per month. He receives $900 in social security so he would need to draw out $2,600 per month. He just received a small 6 figure amount from the house sale. His only asset and hopes to live at least 5 years at the care home (he is 85). What do I do with that money? just put it into CD's or buy an annuity? I'm being told by one company that I should put it all in an annuity that will pay him the $2,600 but would not earn any interest. The benefit would be that if his health declined and he was placed in a nursing home, that money would be protected for his heirs and he would use medi-cal for the nursing home. I just want to stick it in the bank, earn him some interest and hope he stays healthy until it runs out. What to do? Thanks

How does a house sale work??? I am going to be selling my house soon (UK) to clear my debts and pay off the mortgage for the first time ever. How does a house sale work. Is everything handled by the solicitors? Help, I am very confused and anxious.

How much tax need to pay for non resident alien's house sale? I am a non-resident alien and I co-own a house with my friend who is a US citizen. And my proportion of the house is 50%. How should we pay for the capital gain tax if we sell the house since the taxation is different for us? The house is in WA.

what did the house sale for at 469 kottinger dr pleasanton ca? what did the house sale for at 469 Kottinger drive pleasanton calif ? they where asking 1,099.000 it sold but i want to know what is sold for etc.

How much would you walk away with on a 150k house sale? I'm sure it varies on different circumstances like are you paying closing costs for the buyer etc but on your typical run of the mill standard sale what do you get after closing costs and everything you have to pay?

Is it normal to sign land registry owner transfer papers for a house sale before the sale is confirmed ? A relative has signed papers for land registry transfer to a prospective purchaser and sent them back to the solicitors without an agreement or confirmation of a sale. I am concerned that this might pose a risk over property rights at some point. Am I correct or worrying for no reason ? Thanks for your answers, by the way - this applies to the United Kingdom.

How much money can my brother take to Ireland from his house sale in the Uk before he has to pay tax? He has lived and worked in Ireland for about 4 years now and due to the pending property crash here in the UK is thinking that it might be a good time to sell the house. what he doesn't want is to sell the property, transfer the money and then end up losing 40% of it say in tax! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

what is a reasonable amount to pay for fixtures and fittings on a house sale ? I am looking to buy a house which is on the market at just under 260,000. the sellers have indicated that they are looking for near asking price i am looking to offer 250,000 + an amount for fixtures and fittings - it is a three bed detached, small third bedroom - what is reasonable to offer for carpets and curtains which are in good condition ? I don't want to offer too much and then be told by land registry that the amount was to high and incur extra stamp duty charges . what have other peope offered when buying their houses ?

Exchange of contracts and completion of sale of house? We are currently in the process of buying a house, and also of having our first baby!!! Everything is going smoothly with both except the house sale is dragging on a bit as the people we are buying the house from are currently going through a separation and therefor there are 2 solicitors their end which is causing delays in ours getting the answers they need. The baby is due 4 wks today and I'm convinced now that the date for moving will probably be around the same time which is really stressing me out, If we are given a date to exchange and then complete can we change these if its around the same time?

How much of my house sale do i pay taxes on? I bought a house for 100k in VA. I refianced 2 years later for 135k. 2 years later I took an equity loan out for 35k. I want to sell it for 200k. What will I be taxed on when I sell?

Why would a house sale price be way more than the assessed value? I'm looking for a house and I'm still learning. The house I like is listed as 150,000 but its assessed value is 120,000.... I don't understand that? Why would they list it 30,000 more than it is valued at?

Is there any good house sale by owner website? I try to sell my condo in Columbus area of Ohio by myself. Is there any good sale by owner website? All of charged or free? Thanks for your help and information

Is it better to apply all of a second house sale to principal on a first mortgage or save some? We owned house number two outright, and hope to close soon leaving about $90,000 principal on our new number 1 residence if fully applied. We wonder whether it is better to accept a higher mortgage payment and reserve some cash for new vehicle, renovation or other expenses, or rather apply all to the mortgage and expect a smaller monthly cost?

house sale after death of gran. how long can solicitor hold onto funds once sale completed? will being split between 3. sister being one of the 3 is buying the other 2 out. sale has now completed. her share is in the house but the other 2 have been told they have tom wait another 2-3 weeks for their share. is this right?

How to write paperwork for house sale? I and another person are joint tenants with rights of survivorship.the buyer will be making payments to me.The other person on deed has undischarged bankruptcy.This is my homestead residence,I have no bankruptcy or creditors.We are in Florida.House paid for.I have to be careful how it is written,because of the bankruptcy of other person.

Does anyone have feedback on Quick Sale House Companies in theUK? Good and Bad experiences please.? We are trying to relocate to set up a business, unfortunately the one thing stopping this is a house sale. It has been on the market for two months now, we had a buyer who dropped out. Have seen 'Quick House Sale Companies' on the Internet and wondered if anyone has used them.

how long does it take for a House sale to complete? our neighbour from hell has sold her house,the sold sign has been up since the last week of march this year,how long does it take for a sale to complete and move out,thanks.

My Husbands ex has registered a restriction against the land on the house they used to share. its for sale? what can she do we have viewings booked. We know she is going to make it hard to sell as she still lives there and doesn't want to move out. But as we have paid all her bills for the last year we need to get shot of her and the house. Can she have any say in the house sale or do we just have to pay her off at the conpleation of the sale?

How should proceeds of house sale be shared? My friend together with her 3 sisters inherited a beautiful house. One of her sisters lived there and neglected the property. it was in a bad state of repair. My friend and just one other sister paid for the repairs and refurbishment. They also paid the mortgage arrears and the other bills that were outstanding. If the repairs had not been done the house would have been sold at a lower price. Should the sister who caused the damage be made to pay out of her share of the proceeds. There are 4 sisters should they all benefit from the work done by 2 and if so how should the proceeds be shared fairly. ~~They are in the UK

Does anyone have legal advice about a house sale and inspection issues? Upon sale of my house, we agreed to have flashing fixed on the roof because of an inspection flaw. We had it fixed by a neighbor who's a roofer, and submiited the receipt of work that was done to the realtor. Now a year after the sale, they contacted their lawyer with threats to sue us for $6000 because they are not happy with the work done. We had did what was asked us, hired a competent roofer and and had no idea "they weren't happy". Are we still liable? They forwarded us a long list of repairs, way beyond anything presented to us before the sale of the house. We can't afford to hire a lawyer, let alone pay $6000. Thank you so much for your help.

Do you have to have a house sale finalized by Nov 30, 2009 in order to qualify for $8K tax credit? Do I have to have a house under contract by November 30, 2009 or do you need you closing finalized by NOV 30. in order to qualify for $8K tax credit?

State Tax consideration on house sale? I understand house sale is tax exempt Federally up to $250k per owner, as long as you have lived in it for 2yrs out of last 5yrs. But what does the state, use PA, charge, if anything?

Does accepting an verbal offer on a house sale commit you to selling? Also, can the estate agent ask for money if you drop out of selling your property? thanks =)

What is US IRS tax implication for a US Citizen owned house sale in India? The home was purchased in 2005 and sold in 2008 with a gain.

Real estate question- after house sale, are buyers obligated to leave manuals? We sold our house and we have misplaced the manual for a few items: garage door opener, security system. All I think you can get online, but I'm not sure. Buyers are threatening to take this further (what do they mean?). I don't remember ever thinking that the manuals were a necessary part of the house sale. We will try to locate them out of good will, but is there really an obligation on our part to leave manuals for every appliance and such?

Can the CSA Child support agency freeze funds from a house sale without a Court order? The amount they are claiming is in dispute and a Court had already dismissed their case but they are simply ignoring the Court judgement and continuing to press for payment.

Am I entitled to any of the money from my dad's house sale? My dad abandoned me when i was 2 years old and he got out of paying CSA (child support agency) by saying he had no money at all. 25 years later I read in the paper that he's selling his house to move to london to put his daughter in west end.. Am I entitled to any money from this sale being blood kin? Or am I entitled to aske for any money from him at all?

legal rights of partner who walked out in house sale? My son is selling his house. Female partner walked out in Feb 2007 having been caught "over the side". She has never paid anything. She is named on the Mortgage as Joint beneficiary unfortunately. She is now circling for the kill. Do we bite the bullet or try to buy her off?

why do solicitors take so long to process a house sale? you would think in this day and age of skype, fax, email, phone that they would be able to get answers in seconds. also the other thing that they fail to do is keep their clients informed as to how things are proceeding. yet they treat their clients in the same way as chewing gum stuck to the bottom of their shoes, with annoyance for having the temerity to phone up and enquire how far they have progressed. do you think they will ever come out of their little world of coffee houses and stove pipe hats.

Is the agents fee included in the total house sale price? Here's the problem. If you pay say £500,000 for a house (lucky you) you pay £15,000 stamp duty. If you pay £500,010 you pay £20,000 stamp duty (well that's fair!) - but, if you pay £500,000 for the house and agree to pay the agents fee as a 'favour' to the seller, are you liable to pay the higher stamp duty? I would say yes, but does anyone know for sure?

What U.S. taxes am I expected to pay on a house sale in the Philippines? I just sold my family property in the Philippines that we've owned for the last 30+ years. I am a U.S. citizen and have not lived in the Philippines for over 30 years. What can I expect to be taxed for the capital gains?

Anyone know how to do the debits and credits for a house sale? I bought the house for 65,000, sold it for 100,000, and had a mortgage discharge of 50,000.

Incomplete house sale - can one side claim compensation from the other? I submitted and offer on a flat a little while ago. While completing the necessary documentation my solicitor found a difference between the land registry plans and the lease plans. This concerned me enough for me to withdraw my offer on the property. I have heard from someone that the seller can now attempt to claim her solicitors fees back from me. Is this correct? Should I be concerned about legal action? Any help greatly appreciated.

Is it possible to get a loan if you have exchanged on a house sale,? For the short time till you have completed the sale,if you have bad credit history?And there is no mortgage involved.

How should I put an offer to a short sale house? I live in central NJ with still high real estate market, but plenty of foreclosure and short sale. There is a house listed for 509k in short sale. It seems to be in good condition in a nice area. So I was wondering how low offer should I put on this house?

How long does it take a bank to approve a bid on a short sale of a pre-foreclosed house? I put a bid down for a short sale, pre-foreclosed house 3 weeks ago and haven't heard a response from the seller's bank yet. The seller's relator doesn't have any answers for me. He does tell me that there was one other offer placed 2 1/2 months ago, but hasn't heard whether the bank accepts that offer!!!! My offer was slightly more than their asking price, so I know it was reasonable. Please give me some advise regarding how long I should wait to hear if they accepted my bid. Does it usually take this long? Anyone have any experience buying a short sale house?

Can I buy a short sale house with the veterans loan? I'm pre approved for the Veterans home loan through my bank. I really like this short sale house but my realtor told me "Doing a VA loan with a short sale in our present market environment is quite difficult." Is he just being lazy or are their some strings attached with the VA home loan that I can't do a short sale. Thanks in advance for responding.

How do I get inspection for a winterized short-sale house? How does FHA handle winterized short-sale houses? I have heard they need to check everything in the house to make sure it's working, like heat, gas, water, etc. otherwise I might not even get a loan. But if the house belongs to the bank no one will take the trouble of turning everything on. How are these situations resolved?

How to bargain the house sale price? How to negotiate the final purchase price for the house?

Does a buyer have to explain the bid amount for a house sale?

Can I loose my earnest money when buying a short sale house after waiting for 8 months? I put an offer 8 moths ago on a house ( is a short sale) , I been waiting this long and nothing has happened , I'm really tired of waiting and I want my money back ... can they give it back to me ?

How to buy a short sale house? My husband and I are thinking of buying a short sale. We want to make a reasonable offer. The list price was 115000 last week and this week has dropped to 110000. It has been on the market for about 3 months. We really want this house and want to make a strong offer. We also want the bank to pay closing costs. Any opinions? Any past experiences?

In German, How to Say: "I have put an advertisement in a newspaper - House for sale, House for rent"? I am Brazilian. Tell me where you are from, please. Please, do NOT use electronic translators, such as Google Translator. In German, how to say? 1. I have put an advertisement in a newspaper 2. House for sale: big house, beautiful garden, quiet neighborhood 3. House for rent: small house, medium swimming pool, good local commerce.

Do you have to have an inspection to buy a for sale by owner house? We are currently living in the house we are thinking about buying. We have been here for 8 months and already know what needs to be done.

Can short sale house come back to regular sale? Hi, thanks in advance. I am curious about Short sale. If a house is under short sale for 5 months, and then the its market price changes a lot, which means the house owner may be able to afford the regular sale. Can the house owner convert the house from short sale to regular sale? thanks!

How to deal with proceeds from house sale? Part 2? closed part one by mistake! My father just sold his home and moved into a retirement home. He needs about $3,500 per month. He receives $900 in social security so he would need to draw out $2,600 per month. He just received a small 6 figure amount from the house sale. His only asset and hopes to live at least 5 years at the care home (he is 85). What do I do with that money? just put it into CD's or buy an annuity? I'm being told by one company that I should put it all in an annuity that will pay him the $2,600 but would not earn any interest. The benefit would be that if his health declined and he was placed in a nursing home, that money would be protected for his heirs and he would use medi-cal for the nursing home. I just want to stick it in the bank, earn him some interest and hope he stays healthy until it runs out. What to do? Amount is $230,000. Only reason I'm thinking of annuities is the fact that the money would be sheltered from medi-cal, at least that's what I'm told

What is the most logical offer on a short sale house asking 169k? Has just gone up in a lake community as a short sale. Located in Michigan. Comparitive prices are 100k to 180k(area home sales in the last 2 years). Any ideas? Should I ask for sellers concession? Appreciate any sound advice.

Ccan you hve your house for sale and rent it at the same time? Can I rent my newly bought house and leave it listed for sale with the realter who has a contract with 3months left on it.the agent is doing almost nothing to sell my house by the way.she said she would break the contract if I would let her friend manage the rent contract

how long does it take to get an answer for a regular sale house? I put an offer in on a regular house for sale, not foreclosed or short sale and, on 11/24/09 and still haven't received an answer. isn't there rules to sale of a regular sale house?

How do we close a house for sale by owner, what papers do i need and where do I get them? We are wanting to sell our house and dont know what to do once someone makes an offer and dont know what to do to close, we cant use a realtor becuase we need every penny from the house to make our move to another state!

If I am to buy a house-for-sale, can I buy the house WITH the furniture, or not? I live by myself and I saw a really beautiful looking house with magnificent furniture. And I was thinking, if I liked the furniture, can I buy the house WITH the furniture? Or not? Because I am an Architect, and I'm pretty rich too, for example, if the house was... $12,000, and I wanted the furniture with the house too, couldn't I just pay... Maybe, $19,000? Or you can't buy the house with the furniture at all? Is that the law? Thanks guys, I hope you can help me!

Can someone help me find house for sale under 115,000 details v? Sterling Heights, Michigan 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathroom square feet more than 1300 in 17,18 mile road under 115,000 & the house must be good! and have pictures. thank you for your time .

what is the technical name of that rental arrangement where you live in a for sale house (foreclosure or? whatever) so that the home looks "lived in" so it theoretically sells faster (lived in..as in nice furniture etc)... its like a new renting trend..what is it called?

is saving for college from house sale harmful for financial aid? I have a high school junior son and I am trying to downsize the house. If I want to save some of money from house sales for his college , is this not good for the financial aid? Should I not save and put all money for the new house? Or is there any other way to save without hurting his chance to get the financial aid?

Do you have a house for sale and its not selling? Why do you think you are not getting any offers or the offers are too low? Do you think its the economy? Does the house need some work? Has the quality of the area gone down?

US Capital Gains Tax Liability for an overseas house sale? I'm US citizen. I has a property in Hongkong and my mom used to live here. I'm considering selling it. Will I have to pay taxes if I sell the property and brings the money to the United States?

How to list a house or mobile home for sale using Craigslist? I've looked closely at the For Sale catagories, and haven't seen a catagory for houses and mobile homes. Did I overlook anything?

If a woman is looking at houses for sale does it mean she is in a relationship? A woman I am interested in told me that she was out looking at open homes for sale when I asked her where she had gone. When I asked if she was looking for a house to live in by herself she turned to me and said "possibly." Is she hinting at the possibility that she has a partner?

I want to buy this house for sale and rent it out its going for 42k what are the steps to do so? I could also pay it off in full

Why would a house listed for sale at $350,000 for 18 months suddenly show as sold for $125,000? Can't fathom why this would be - it is my neighbor's across the street, and mine is for sale too so naturally I am concerned about his sale price. He got mad at me when I listed mine less than his last year, so what does this mean?

how can i search for houses for sale near a specified address? I want to live near my brother, and I want to base my search off his address. In CA Any help??

Does anyone know a house for sale in california with a forest nearby? I am looking for a area in california that is near a forest. I am looking for a house with 4+ bedrooms. I've always been wanting to start my own garden so maybe a lake and good soil. The most i will spend is about 250,000. I would really appreciate if somebody would help me find the perfect home . . . . :) thanks

i have my house for sale and I want to buy another one while its on the market. Is there a loan for that? I have a mortgage on my home for 122,000 I have approx 50,000 equity in it. I have it for sale. I am wanting this other property for 225,000. I am paying rent till house sales. Is there a way to finance my new home and get the equity out of one for sale, to use as down payment. thaqnks

What questions do I need to ask about purchasing a short-sale house? I'm looking at a short-sale property. What things should I be on the look out for? What are the key questions I need to ask?

have a York Diamond 80 heater-how do you get the heater to turn on when it's 90 degree outside- house sale Heater worked fine in March, had house inspected for sale and the inspector says he can't get the furnace to work I say that's because it's 90 plus outside. HELP

how can i find out how much an average electric bill is for a 4 sale house? I would like to know how much the average bill is for a house I am thinking of buying. It is all electric with a big detached garage. If its gonna cost an arm or leg forget it. I dont want to be blindsided by an outrageous bill. Is there somewhere i can look.

my mother has passed away in europe. What inheritance tax should I expect here in USA for $20k from house sale? proceeds. We have paid 10% locally already in Europe. Thanks! We have paid a 10% local inheritance tax already before pay out. Thanks!

Do I have any rights to claim a percentage of my ex-partners house sale? My partner and I split up 4 months ago due to him cheating on me, after 6 years together, 4 engaged & 3 living together. We purchased the house that we had been living in for two years last year and due to credit difficulties on my part, the mortgate and all the bills were in my partners name. As he was paid monthly and me weekly it was agreed that he would pay the bills and I would pay for living (food, cigarettes for him, clothes for both of us). We split up on amicable terms, despite the reason behind it and I stayed in the house for a few weeks afterwards. Due to him making me feel increasingly uncomfortable by bringing his new girlfriend round and staying out lots, I moved back in with my parents. He now tells me that he has sold the house for 30% more than what we bought it for and he is putting down a deposit for a new house with his new girlfriend. Am I entitled to any profits from the house even though my name wasn't on any bills, due to the length of time I was living there?

Will my house sale finally complete tomorrow? I have been messed around for 12 wks by my solicitor who for the past 10 days has promised 'it will happen today', am rapidly loosing the will..........

what is the best way to find a house/mobile home for sale/rent without getting an agent? Me and my husband just got married and we need a place to live. I've looked on all sorts of real estate websites, but none of them are affordable. Please help me. we wont to start a family and can't because we don't live on our own. So please, please help. We live in Birmingham, Alabama if that helps.

Is this house really for sale for this much? http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1904-Torrey-Pine-Dr-Flower-Mound-TX-75028/27294854_zpid/ I know that the monthly payment is more than that, maybe around $100 something, but is it really for sale for that price or is there a catch?

Where can I find for sale house for under 700-800 dollars a month? I'm stuck between relocating to either dallas, or atlanta...Where can I find a rental house for under 700 dollars a month in dallas?

Is There An Alvin and the Chipmunks Rock the House for Sale? I have been looking for this CD. Please provide links and don't just say google it or tell me to go to websites. I need straight up links to the place where they sell it. The price doesn't matter to me. Thanks in advance! I don't ask questions unless I cannot find it.

If I co-own a house with someone that does not want to sell, can I force a sale anyways? I purchased a house with someone and I do not even live in the house. How can I get off the loan? Can I put the house up for sale even if the other person does not want to sell?

How do I go about getting a mortgage when buying a house "for sale by owner"? My husband and I are interested in a buying a home that is being sold by the owners that are selling the house on their own. We like and think it has a lot of potential. Everything has been updated, inspected, and in fair to good condition. There is no work to be done on the house other than whatever we want to change about it. Move in ready!! We had contacted a mortgage broker that deals with a Realtor agency we looked into. He doesn't want to do a mortgage with us because my husband is self employed. He told us to get back to him after next tax season?! I don't understand because my husband has been self employed for 2 years and doesn't do any tax deductions. We don't know where to turn or who talk to, to get educated on this or where to get a mortgage.... we would be 1st time home buyers Thank you KC. I like your detailed answer. HE does have an EIN. We file our taxes seperately because his is much more detailed than mine would ever be. I am really looking for suggestions as to what mortgage agencies to really use or where to turn to talk to an agent that can point us in the right direction. Also, does it help to have a specific house in mind when going for a mortgage?

I want to buy a house, where to find listing house for sale in Boston? 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 the agent. PLEASE HELP! Thank very much!

Can someone back out of a house sale after accepting an offer via e-mail.? Made an offer via e-mail for a private sale house. Offer was accepted on e-mail, only to be taken back at the last second b/c they say another offer came in. I already had all the paperwork drawn up by a lawyer and dropped off to the sellers. Help...?

Buying a short sale house in California. Am I responsible for all bills and citations in the city? I am buying a short sale house in california. House has some code violations citations. Real estate agent showed me about 1500 dollar in citation and told me sign it. She said this is just so that I am aware of these citations and bills aganist the property but she said I don't have to pay for this because the last owner or lender will be responsible. So Do you think she is lieing to me or escrow company will clear all that when we close the escrow.

What are the ramifications of having a party in a house that is for sale? There's a house near my friends that has been up for sale for a very long time (more than a year). We were thinking of throwing a small party in the basement of the house. We were going to black out the windows with sheets and stuff as to not let light from inside be visible from the street. What are the legal ramifications of this and do you think we can get away with it? I would appreciate legitimate answers and not people bashing me. Also do houses for sale have the electricity and power on still?

UK - Soliciters have cost me my house sale - what can I do? Hi, I've got a house purchase running for me to buy a new property, and the owner wanted to exchange on may 8th and complete on the may 17th. I'm a cash buyer so I've been ready to go for weeks now. My soliciter has just called me saying that after 3 weeks they have had no contracts and as a result, they still cant do the searches. Searches are taking 2 to 3 weeks to come back so I'm never going to hit the 7th for exchange. The owner has found out and gone mad, saying he's going to withdraw completely as he's in a chain and if we cant exchange on the 7th he'll have to break it. This leaves me having spent money with my soliciters, structural engineers and surveyors to the tune of £1200. What can I do? His soliciters have had everything they need for four weeks now and just haven't done anything with it, and thats the only reason its going to fall apart. Can I sue them for the money I've spent as it's down to pure laziness on their part? Edit, not sure if I was clear, my soliciters are going hell for leather to get the documents, it's the sellers soliciters that are dragging their heels.

I would like to put a house for sale --via an auction. Does anyone know a serious auction house in Canada? I am looking for a serious "auction house" in Quebec, Canada -- the object is the sale of a heritage house in the Province of Quebec. Serious replies welcome.

calculate capital gains on house sale? 1993 Parent takes principle residence and divides as follows: 1/3 parent 1/3 daughter 1/3 son All three are tenants in common and house is worth 160,000 709 filed with irs 2006 Day before parent dies, parent share divided between daughter and son still tenants in common. Daughter has lived in house the entire time therefore house is principle residence. Son has not lived in house since 1970. Assuming house sells in 2007 for 450,000 what do son and daughter owe in terms of capital gains ? basis of house is 150,000

Is buying a Short Sale house always a good deal? And is there a way to get on a list, or find a way to find these simply? What are some of the downfalls? I'm doing this to buy rental income RE. I'm not a broker, agent, etc., just a regular guy looking for good investments, and possibly also to buy a house for myself to live in as well.

How much is the white House for sale for? Is the white house for sale if obama wins he will have spent a lot of money more than anyone else.The next election will it be the one that spends the most money, is this how we want to pick are president.The one with the most money?

Are there any tips you may have to selling your house For Sale by Owner? I am wanting to put my house on the market and sell it quick. In order to not lose any $$$, I need to sell it with out a realtor. Are there any tips that you may have to selling for sale by owner? Also, I am a single woman so what are some ways that I can keep myself safe while showing the property? Are there any red flags to be aware of? Thanks! I work at a title company so I have access to all the information as far as paper work goes.

What happens with the prift you make from a house sale? We've just sold our first home and made a profift of £28,000 (on a house that only cost us £70,000). Our next house is costing us £95,000 and we are taking a mortgage of £85,000 and will be using the rest to renovate the house. Where will the funds go once the sale has been completed? Do we need to open and account to put it in? Yeah already have a current avvout and an ISA with a £3000 limit so won't be able to use that. A lot of it will be used in the first few weeks with buying stuff for the new home so prob best just keeping it in the current account the investing the rest once we're done! Yeah already have a current avvout and an ISA with a £3000 limit so won't be able to use that. A lot of it will be used in the first few weeks with buying stuff for the new home so prob best just keeping it in the current account the investing the rest once we're done! Mole, if you read the q you wouldn't leave such stupid answers.

What happens when solicitor fails to tell you about mine entry in garden until after house sale is complete? Our solicitor only requested the mining survey 3 days after the house sale went through, it has revealed a mine shaft in our front garden. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. We are obviously rather angry at our predicament.

Are house final sale prices in Canada public or private information? I was recently having a conversation with someone who purchased a home and I asked what they paid. They were a little taken back and said they got a good deal. I was under the impression that house sale prices were public information, is that true?

What is an average amount to offer on a short sale house? I am looking to purchase a house that is currently undergoing short sale. The bank is asking $159000. I am looking to put a good faith deposit down and then undergo the appraisal process. How much should I put down as a earnest money deposit?

do I have to pay income tax on house(primary residence) sale profit? If I sell my house (primary residence) less than a year and go to another city because my job has changed, do I need to pay income tax on the profit from house sale? What if, I purchase another house as primary residence? how much tax? I am on H1B visa? I am planning to purchase a house at my new job site. Will it help me getting a tax break?

when and how to buy a short sale house? I think I now understand what a short sale conceptually means. I want to buy a second house at discounted price. How do i get the process started? Where do I find a frustrated seller? Do I need to work with an agent on the short sale process?

I am buying a house that is a short sale and we close in 45 days. Can I rent the house till the closing date? I close on my current house in a week and I would like to move into the "short sale" house right away and rent it. I don't want to put my stuff in storage or rent another place. But our buyer's agent tells us that the bank does not want us to rent. There is something about "you cannot rent a short sale house." I want to find out if that is true or not. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I am leaving the country with my house for sale. How do I get someone else to be eligible to sign my papers? I am leaving the country and won't have access to any communication device but snail mail. My house is up for sale so I need to make my mom eligible to deal with the sale of my house if it sells while I am away. How do I do this?

Any advice on how to find an old farm house for sale *cheap* that needs work? I've always had this dream of finding an old farm house with a little farm/ acreage that needed some work. Nothing fancy, and I'm not picky about location. But I'm having a very hard time getting started in my search. If anyone could refer me to any websites that list old houses for sale (besides mansions) or have any ideas on how to get started I would really apreciate it, thanks!

What are all of the different ways I could advertise my house for sale? What is the best way to advertise a house for sale? Any suggestions and opinions are great! Also, I would like to sell my home by myself, no realtor, so I can use that money for advertising.

Where can I advertise my house for sale on the internet for free? Is there a UK website where I can advertise my house for sale on the internet for free? Ideally I would like to include photographs too.

Where can I find a free program to write a house for sale flyer? We are going to sell our own house. I am not computer smart, but need to create a one page flyer showing the features of the house for sale. Can I find this on the web for free? Or is there a product I should buy at Staples?

How do you get a local real estate investment club to learn about your house for sale? I have a house for sale at an excellent price, no realtors involved, and want real estate investors to take note. How can I persuade the person in charge of our local real estate club to distribute my e-mail regarding my property? They get solicited all the time, I'm sure. I already e-mailed my property offer and photos to the generic property investment club e-mail address, is this enough? Will they distribute it to all of their members?

How will a regular house sale affect my credit? I have good credit. I am selling my home (normal sale) but I am not going to buy another home right now. I have 2 credit cards with no balance and a car loan. Will this home sale hurt my credit score?

Iam thinking of buying a short sale house? is there somewhere i can look to see if there is any leins on the house? Any suggestions on buying a short sale?

pulling out of a house sale? we were getting a moving date today and the guy who was buying our house has pulled out of the sale. We have paid out £400 on surverys ect now we are back to square one does anyone know what can be done about this. Can we sue him or not?

If a landlord puts up a house for sale that is being rented, does he/she have to lower rent? I'm renting a room in a house that is on the market. The landlords recently raised our rent. I heard that it may be illegal to raise the rent on a house that is for sale, but I am unable to find any proof of it. Any information would be great. Thanks in advance!

What are the terms of payment for a house going up for sheriff's sale? Looking at a house for sale on the county sheriff's sale list. The previous owners owe 61,161.51. Do they expect to get that whole amount? It goes up for auction on 10/24/08.

My house purchaser pulled out of sale. Unable to get finance. Can I demand proof eg letter from their bank? My house sale contract has fallen through. Purchaser says they were unable to obtain finance. Can I demand proof eg. a letter from their bank, stating this has actually happened?

How does this couple receive their holdback money back from a house sale? A couple sold their principal residence (in NJ) in 2008 while residents of SC. The HUD shows the government charged a 'non resident holdback' of $10000. They should not have to pay capital gains on the sale. How do they claim this money?

When home owners set there house for sale, are they moved out? Just something that I have been thinking about. I would think they would be moved by the time they put their house for sale so people can come check it out and what not.

When can a home inspection break a house sale? Just accepted an offer on my home, and the buyer is having it inspected this week. As far as I know, there are no major issues with it. It's 11 years old, structurally sound, no termites, etc. What could come up that I'm not aware of that could sour this sale?

Why was I supposed to put my house for sale? In the divorce settlement, I was awarded the house. And was supposed to put it for sale, put it on the market in 30 days. Why ? We owned a business. He got the business, and I got the house. But why do I have to sell the house?

When is the best time to list a house for sale? Three months or three years?

How to best compete for house sale? Out next door neighbor has a house exactly like ours, but with with a few upgrades we do not have. She has it up for sale and we also want to put our house on the market. Any strategy suggestions, other than the obvious slight price difference?

My house is for sale and someone has offered me cash? My house is on the market for 154,900.00 and someone has offered me 140,000.00 cash and they can close within 7 days. I know there's money involved in selling a house and also the realtor fee is not cheap. How do I know if 140,000.00 is good or not without asking my realtor? How do you determine how much it costs to sell a home? Certain percent maybe? My home is paid for so It's not like I have to accept the first offer.

While waiting for a bank to decide on a short sale who pays ongoing costs of empty house? Does the seller pay the mortgage, taxes, utilities on a house with an offer waiting for bank approval? Once the bank approves and accept the short sale offer might there be additional charges if the seller has not been paying mortgage on a home where he no longer lives? If they accept my offer do they often come up with other charges left behind by the former owner?

how come such low price for house sale? I have been to several real estate websites recently, and most of them seem to have some (not all) houses at extremely low price. For example, 10K... or 20K. What is going on?? What could be the catch? Neighborhood could be an issue, but the house doesnt seem like to be in a bad condition in pictures at least.

What happens to a renter of a house that the owner has posted a short sale for sale? The home that we are renting is being put up for a short sales. I know that they are currently trying to get potential buyers the will be talking to the bank. Our Landlord says that we should be fine until March or maybe even June and was told that once the sale does go through we will be given 45 days notice. Should we start now and look for another place or just slowly look or just wait unitl the bank and owner agree to a sale and it all goes through?

house is up for sale but I havent consented, where do I stand? estate agent has put property on market without my consent and I am joint owner, can I tell them to take it off?

Can someone park cars outside my house for sale permanently? Two cars have appeared outside my house with signs in the windows that they are for sale. They've been parked there for about 3 weeks now and never been moved. I know I have no right to park outside my own house but does it make a difference if the vehicles are advertised for sale?

what number is the house for sale by taylors in beechcroft estate halesowen b63? there's a house up for sale by taylors, and im not sure what number it is, its in beechcroft estate off mapaletree lane, in cradley (halesowen) its the one in the corner as you drive into the culde sac. does anyone know what number it is, i may put an offer in but want to do a bit of research first. of course i could just ring the agent up, but i dont want be pressured into viewing it until i am ready to.

How likely is it my house sale will go through now and complete? I'm mid-process of buying my first home (new with no chain) I am already going through the solicitor processes and today i had my mortgage agreed and accepted! (Putting down 35% of the house as cash deposit) Now its just having valuation etc then due to sign next week. Just wondering if theres much that could go wrong now? the mortgage stage was nervouse bit but now thats all done, so can i get excited now?

i want descermls.com i cant find that house list for sale? this website house for sale

how do i find a house for sale around waterville maine ? Im lookin for a house for sale around waterville maine with out using a real estate worker.is ther any sites that list then all so i dont have to go to alot of differrents sites ?

Can only a lawyer manage my house sale or do I need somebody else? I am selling my house privately and I do not need a realtor.

I am facing forclosure on a 250k mortgage. Do I have to pay back 50k if house sale nets only 200k? Bank says if they forclose I have to pay them back the difference between sale price and mortgage amount. I'm being told this is false. What are the rules in Illinois?

Is it legal for a real estate agent to list a house for sale when its not to try to generate leads? I purchase my home in April '07 and noticed today that the agent the seller used has posted it for sale on their website and yahoo! real estate effective Feb 10, '08. My house is not for sale. I haven't even considered selling the house and have not had contact with that agent since the sale last year. What is my recourse? Any?

How long does a house sale take to go through? We have sold our house and I was wondering how long the process takes??

Can you find some house in tennessee for sale in the 38106 area? A 3-bed room house for sale in the 38106 area

As a property owner in Colorado, how much notice do we need to give our tenant to list the house for sale? We have signed a one year extension with our tenant. Are we required to give them advance notice to place the house on the market?

how much money would george washington's mount vernon house cost if it were for sale? how big is the house? how many rooms does it have? how many acres does it sit on? any information on the house would be helpful give me lots of info and ill give u best answer!! thanks bunches

Can I apply for home equity loan while house is listed for sale? In MD area, is it possible to apply for home equity loan while house is listed for sale? I am trying to purchase a land/lot, but need home equity loan for downpayment. I know loan guidelines have been pretty tight recently. If my house is sold, home equity would obviously be paid off from the proceeds. Thanks Thanks for all replies. Since loan is secured by the property.. won't they get their money once property is sold !! what am I missing here ??

Does someone know about a house for sale in Mazatlan, Mexico? Hi, I'm looking for a beautiful house on the beach. I would like to live in Mazatlan or somewhere in Mexico. Does someone know about a house for sale or Gated Community in Mazatlan???

How can I find out the REO house estimated sale price? When I searched yahoo real estate under "foreclosure" I found few houses status in REO. When I saw details, it said "the estimated sale price $80339". Its 3br in Santa Monica. Seems to be too cheap. Is it just how much the previous owner owe? How can I find out real estimated sale price?

We are getting to put our house up for sale. Neutral colors? I am going to neutralize my kids' rooms. One is pink and the other is blue. Was wondering if I should paint them the same neutral color as the majority of the rest of our home or could I have some fun and paint them another neutral color. Please some helpful hints would be much appreciated!

We have a joint mortgage, can my partner put the house up for sale without me signing anything? The estate agent said she can. We also have joint names also on the Land Registry

What does it mean if a house for sale is "private property"? i saw a house on the internet for sale and it is listed as private property and it is really cheap it is a manufactured home built in 1997 up for sale for 28,000. It is 4 bed 2 bath and app. 2,866 sq ft. So i figured something was up with it being private property and i figured that's why it was at such a low price.

How to sale a house on contract? I have a rental house that I want to sale to the renter on contract. I need a written contract between us to will stand up in court if ever needed. Does anyone know of something online the I can download and basically fill in the blanks?

is there a way to find information online for a house for sale if i know the address? i saw this house for sale online and now i can't find the website i saw it on! i wrote down the address. is there a site where i can find the listing by the home's address?

Rental home rented thru a prop mgtmnt, but another realtor was hired to short sale the house, what can I do? Rented a house on Feb 15, 2008 from an owner via a property mgtmt group. Then on March 22, recieved a letter from another realtor that says the house is in pre foreclosure and they are going to do a short sale. Do I have any rights what so ever? The original property mgtmnt had no idea that is was in foreclosure.

How much can i offer for a house thats for sale for 74,500 and on the market for 91 days? This house is a forclosure and its in good condition. I'll be paying the bank cash, how much should I offer?

can i put my house for sale while waiting for foreclosure? I owed about $250,000 for my house and can no longer afford to make payments and thought I would just foreclose it. But I just found my house is worth about $330,000. Can I stop making all payments and at the same time put the house on sale and don't make any payments? It seems like the foreclosure process takes about 3-7 month anyways... so If I don't sell it in that time frame, I would still let it foreclosed. Now if I do sell it during the month or two without any payments to my mortgage, is the profit I sold on the house mine or the lenders?

Is a short sale legit for a third party going to the bank with a house that is going into foreclosure? I was wondering if a 3rd party can really go to the bank with no credit check etc. and pay a low amount for cash on a property that is in or going into foreclosure. My landlord is letting the house go that route, and I wanted to know is it legal for a middle person to negotiate to get the house in a short sale and then sell it to me?

PLEASE, Can you help me find the best website TO PRIVATELY ADVERTISE MY HOUSE FOR SALE in SCOTLAND..? Hello - I'm in need of selling my house and not keen at all to pay an estate agent to do something I'm able and willing to do myself. Im asking for anyone with experience of privately selling their own home in the United Kingdom, and especially in Scotland to get intouch sahring with me as much info as possible about their experience. Specifically where did they advertise it online? I'm aware I have to purchase a HIPS, and I'm more than capable writing a detailed description of the house and taking great photographs to show it off for potential buyers to peruse online (as I'm a photographer) and I can manage the dressing/presenting of the house to viewers, take telephone and email enquiries. I have a great solicitor and will do everyhting above board, but I simply don't feel that an estate agent will work anywhere near as hard as I will at selling my house to for the best price these days. I ahve had a few evaluations from local estate agents and they come across as really greedy to sell it no matter how cheaply as many of then take a set fee regardless of the final sale price. And for what? They seem to be (with respect) a bunch of lazy know it alls. Any estate agents reading this please don't be offended, as no offence is meant. But you come into my home and tell me what to do with the biggest material asset in my life, and you do it a bullying aloof manner. So I'd rather sweat and do whatever it takes; working hard for myself rather than sit back and allow an estae agent to take a chunk of money that I have worked extremely hard to earn. - I'm an intelliegent person and I am simply keen as punch to make my own private sale and hopefully be a small part of the solution to get rid of these greedy estate agents from the streets. They've made millions from selling our house for too long. Enough! - My home is bright, clean, fresh, welcoming, cosy, exc location, tree lined street, etc so I know it will go like 'snow off a dyke' with a little decent exposure in the world of online advertising. I dont need useless glossy brochures, and I DONT NEED TO PAY ESTATE AGENTS TWICE THE ACTUAL GOING RATE FOR MY HIPS EITHER. My house will sell if I can just get one buyer... lol Obviously! Can you dear yahoo-er help me here? Best regards to all who've had the patience to read my question to the end. Cheers!!!!

Does anyone have a house trained dog for sale? Im looking for a not so expensive house trained dog. I want a small or medium sized dog. One that would get no bigger than medium all its life. Please help me. Im lookin for a house dog. I small or medium dog. One that is already house trained and wont get bigger than medium. One that you yourself and not the pound or shelter is selling. Im lookin for a house dog. I small or medium dog. One that is already house trained and wont get bigger than medium. One that you yourself and not the pound or shelter is selling.

How do i go about putting my house up for short sale? what can i expect...?

Has anyone got their house for sale/sold at the moment? Have you had any viewings? In fact, has anyone sold their house recently? My house has been up for sale for 2 weeks with not a sniff of interest. Is this the same everywhere due to the credit crunch? Or have you been lucky and had some interest? I wonder how many weeks/months/years it will be before mine gets sold....

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What can we do about the purchaser not coming up with the funds although we have signed for the sale of house? My uncle is the executor of my mums will. He put her house up for sale and accepted an offer. They went at seperate times to the same solicitor and signed the sale documents. Now the purchaser says he does not have all the deposit or a mortgage in place. Surely someone should have spotted this? What can we do now?

How do I sale my house "as is"? My mother-in-law needs to sale a house she ownes. At this point the actual house is un-livable. It is really run down and needs a lot of work. The house is on a 1/2 acre in a prime location (located in NM). If we did sale the house we would be selling it more for the property value then the house value. Can a realtor handle something like this (because it wont pass any type of inspection) or would she need to sell it on her own? How can she ensure she is covered legally?

House for sale and not selling any ideas on how to sell in South Atlanta, GA? We have an awesome 4 bedroom, 2 car garage, 1/2 acre house with new carpet, new appliances, new hardwood floors, new master bathroom... It has been on the market for 18 months and we haven't had any offers except one that was $60000 less than what we owe. I have gone through 3 agents and listed it for sale by owner and even tried a short sale, but we still own it. Any new ideas short of foreclosure? Thanks!

Can you short sale a house if your 2 months behind? The lender told me to short sale the house but they have not send the agreement yet.

how long does it take to get the money from escrow after closing on a house sale in Ohio? The escrow company claims it takes 3 weeks to "process" the funds on a cash purchase of a house with no mortgage, liens, or debts. This doesn't seem fair to the home seller who is giving up the title and the keys and getting a promise of payment later.

how is the best and fastes way to sale your house? I want to sell my house but I want to put it up for sale by owner. How hard is it to do that and what legal stuff is involved. Also where is the best place to advertise that does not cost an arm and a leg and will have a better chance of selling?

Where should I advertise my house for sale? I am already listed with an agent, and on craigslist, the price is below appraised value, the home is in excellent condition and we even have our own website at http://www.grantflorida.com - Any ideas on where else I can advertise this house for sale?

If two real estate agencies have same marketing ideas for the sale of my house. How do you decide between two. My neighbor works for small real estate agency and he says once we move he will watch the house and will like to be our agent for the sale of our house. Does it matter if I have him as an agent versus very reputable agency . Though both promises the same marketing ideas. Thanks

I just saw a car for sale about 150 miles from my house? Is it too good to be true? It is a 2007 Cadillac Escalade with everything except navigation. It has only 9000 miles. It is for sale about 150 miles from my house. I was wondering is it too good to be true. I just emailed the guy but I wanted to see if I should make a trip all the way out there. This car is for sale for $ 22,000 with 9k miles. I know how much the gas is. But I dont go anywhere just to college and work that is 1 mile from my house. I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima Se which gives me about 18 mpg. So no t alot of difference.

I was interesting in buying a house that is for sale buy owner.? I have my own realtor but the seller , don't want me to use my realtor so he want have to buy him comission. He said he would let me use my realtor but he would up the price of the house. So he could pay him commission and still get the asking price of the house. But then it would be more than my loan approval.The seller said he would give me a warranty for a year for piece of mind. So that makes me feel better. If I don't use my realtor would I be spending more money or less. How does it work when you buy a house for sale buy owner? I've only looked at house that real estate agents are helping to sell. Will I close faster this way. Please give me your advice. Also who handles all the paper work.

Buying a house for sale by owner? What types of things do I need to look out for when buying from an owner and how much should they know? Fees involved or anything like that ussually?

We are renting a house that has been put on the market for sale and we really want to know our rights. HELP? Our lease agreement is for 12 months and we are worried however that if the house sells that we can be forced to leave. We live in Missouri and just feel that we might have made a really bad move with trying to lease this house while it is on the market. Please if anyone knows anything about these matters please respond! We don't know what our rights are

If my house will be on short-sale, can I still stay at my house or do i have to move out? I purchased our house last 2006, 100 % financing. Due to financial difficulty we cant keep up with the mortgage payments for almost 2 months. We are planning to put our house on short sale and i was just wandering if we can still stay at the house during the short-sale process or do we have to move out? Please advise.

Help finding an affordable house for sale? Ok, just to put a little bit of a story behind my question... We are a young family, living on one income (my husband's) and we have 2 small children (1 and 3 years old). We are a renting a house from my grandmother's boyfriend, a great place, 3 huge bedrooms, a gigantic living room, an enormous kitchen, full finished basement, 2 bathrooms, 2 garages, one on lower level and one on upper level, a great yard, plenty of room for animals and the kids, a laundry room, and a rec room, all of this for $350 per month. Now~ my landlord has medical issues and he has to move to town (in my basement) b/c he lives out in the middle of no where. I need help finding another place so that he can have the whole house and also, so that I can maintain my sanity and privacy . We can't get a loan or an apartment due to bad credit, my husband works as a contractor, it's 1099 employment so no proof of income. Any ideas on how we can find a cheap, cheap house for sale or how we can get help buying one? If you have any ideas, I'm in Virginia, if you know of any programs or anything available. Also, you might be wondering why I don't work......... 1. We can't afford daycare, even with me working, I would just be working to pay daycare, it's about $1000 per month and there aren't any excelent paying jobs in our area. Minimum wage is only about 6.50 an hour. 2. We think it's important for me to stay home with the boys atleast until they are in school. 3. I'm not in the best health, I just had a complete thyroidectomy, I'm just now getting over cancer cells on my cervix, I have IBS, we are in the process of finding out what the constant pain is in my back and I also some minor mental health issues (ie. OCD, minor depression and post tramatic stress disorder due to my overwhelming childhood)

when is the best time of the year to list a house for sale? I was thinking march or april since then people have taxes back but then i was worried about them tracking in mud as it is the rainy season here then. I live in Iowa when should I list my house for sale?

should I get a real estate lawyer to handle my house sale? I am in the process of selling my late parents home in New Jersey. I live in Florida. Should i retain a lawyer to handle all inquiries?

how long does a house sale take from offer to completion? we have no chain and the buyer has sold his property.he is as deperate to move in as we are to move out.