dear holly: How Do I Decide How Much House To Buy?
- 06/10/11 01:37 AM
How Do I Decide How Much House To Buy? Dear Holly, I have been working really hard and think I am ready to buy my first home. I am getting conflicting advice; some folks are recommending I buy the cheapest thing I can afford in the area where I want to live, others are suggesting I stretch a little and get an extra bedroom and bath. Do you think I should go cheap or go for broke? Thanks, Confused about my purchase Dear Confused about my purchase, As I am sure you can attest, there is no shortage of advice out … (4 comments)
My home has been under contract for the past month. Yesterday, my purchaser told me they will be transferred in the next two years and wants to get out of the contract. I can't believe this! I had no idea that was a possibility for them or I would not have accepted their offer.I need to talk to an attorney, but have no idea what I should be asking. Can you provide any insight?
Thank you,
Blind-sided
Dear Blind-sided, I am sorry for your situation. First, you need to determine if … (5 comments)
dear holly: Can You Explain the Marketing Process?
- 05/11/11 02:21 AM
Can You Explain the Marketing Process? Dear Holly, We are listing our house! We had our Realtor over last night to sign the paperwork. I was so excited, however, that I did not really listen when she explained what to expect over the next couple of days. Can you Explain The Marketing Process? Thanks, Super Excited to Sell Dear Super Excited to Sell, Congratulations on your listing! One thing to remember is that all real estate is local (process and local customs will vary) and every Realtor brings different skills, preferences and experiences to the marketing process. In other words, I … (1 comments)
dear holly: What does 'Coinciding Settlements' Mean?
- 05/03/11 11:44 PM
What does 'Coinciding Settlements' Mean? Dear Holly, We have a contract to sell our house and we are in the process of buying a new home in Northern Virginia. We are very stressed out about the idea that we might have to go into temporary housing after we sell our house but before we take possession of our new one. Our agent has mentioned something about 'coinciding settlements.' We don't really understand how this would work. Can you explain how we might utilize this contingency in our Virginia contract? Sincerely, Stressed about the move
We have had our house listed for sale and last week we got a contract. We are waiting to hear back about the Home Inspection right now. Every time I speak with my Realtor® she calls our contract a 'Ratified Contract.' What does this mean? What is the difference between a 'Contract' and a 'Ratified Contract?'
Confused in Northern Virginia
Dear Confused,
Like every other field, Real Estate is a discipline that has its own language. All Realtors® know the lingo, but we forget that not every one understands … (13 comments)
How Do I Decide How Much House To Buy? Dear Holly, I have been working really hard and think I am ready to buy my first home. I am getting conflicting advice; some folks are recommending I buy the cheapest thing I can afford in the area where I want to live, others are suggesting I stretch a little and get an extra bedroom and bath. Do you think I should go cheap or go for broke? Thanks, Confused about my purchase Dear Confused about my purchase, As I am sure you can attest, there is no shortage of advice out … (4 comments)
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