Real Estate Q. Buying a house for getaways in the Poconos PA and the fireplace was originally a woodburning fireplace that the owner converted to gas (propane). It is not vented so the inspector advised just not to use it and fall asleep or leave on for long periods. We would like to just remove the gas insert and make it woodburning again. Should we ask for some type of credit for doing this because to be safe we would either have to vent it or turn it back into woodburning?

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Real Estate Q. I recently attempted to sell my commercial/residential building (commercial w/2 rentals) and found some sizable issues thru the inspection process. The buyer has since backed out. Would it be better to relist the property at a substantially lower cost, disclosing these issues or would it be better to make the repairs and possibly recoup the cost with a higher sale value? I really do not have the money ($30k) readily available to make the repairs but if I had some advice on whether a buyer is more likely to buy at a higher price that needs no repairs or a lower price that needs repairs it would help greatly.

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Real Estate Q. what do monuments represent when it comes to real estate? Address, historic sites or land description?

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Real Estate Q. Own a home on 9 acres - would like to "sell" to my son and put a new mobile home on property for me. Is there a way to do this so we don't pay taxes on profit and he saves on financing?

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Real Estate Q. I am not getting points for any of my blogs, is it something in my settings?

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Real Estate Q. Am purchasing a foreclosed house through auction co. rep for BAC. They have a 2,500 deposit on it. The closing date was set, and cancelled, without notification to me. This closing date was set for 3 days after the contract expired, without any addendum to extend sent. Can I request return of deposit, and cancel the sale?

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Real Estate Q. I am the full-time live in caregiver for my mother with Parkinson's and dementia. We don't have a POA, and need a Reverse Mortgage asap to stay in our house. I don't want to get a guardianship because of the restrictions. My mother understands how an RM works and wants do do it. If her doctor will sign a letter saying that he believes she understands this do you know of any lenders that will accept it and let me handle the paperwork and signing?

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Real Estate Q. what is involved in a one dat showing and why does it have to be signed for what are the commitments any info will be qppreciated

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Real Estate Q. Do modular homes hold their value as well as stick built homes?

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Real Estate Q. My sister died and left my mother in her condo alone. The mortgage has not been paid in 8 mos. How can my mother keep the house and rwnt it to someone. She has been deemed executor of her estate, but has not gotten any answer from the lender.

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Real Estate Q. Who pays for termite inspection in pa on a va loan

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Real Estate Q. What is a decree of Distribution

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Real Estate Q. Hi. we are buying a house for $21,000 cash in PA. they are chargeing us 12 months of taxes and 14 months of insurance. $3400 for taxes and 700 for insurance. all together for everything is $29,000. this seems high to me for paying in cash. Does this sounds right???

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Real Estate Q. Is anybody doing the "Property Brothers" Thing in real life? If so, who does your financing?

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Real Estate Q. I have tried selling and giving away property that was left to me by my mother. It is a rundown house sitting on a good size piece of property in Donora, PA. First I tried selling it through a realtor; then I tried selling it for the payment of this year's taxes ($700). Then I tried giving it to a local church; contacted the county to give it to someone needing a home and willing to fix it. No luck with any of these. I live in MD. It is too costly to keep. I honestly don't know how to get rid of it. Any suggestions?

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Real Estate Q. Hi, I'm broker/owner of a small independent RE firm. Don't laugh but we still keep paper files. I am looking for back office software to store files electronically. Any suggesstions on less expensive software would be appreciated. We are an office of 5 currently using Top Producer and Docusign. Wondering if there is an all in one program that would cover everything? Thank you.

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Real Estate Q. a neighbors property is going to upset sale. He offered it to me for 2000.00$. What kind of fees am I going to run into to make sure the sale/property is legit.?

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Real Estate Q. on a mls sheet under listing information what does it mean when it says CO rec'q then yes. it is not new construction where you need an occupancy permit before you move in

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Real Estate Q. I have a referral on a business in Mercer County, PA. It is a beauty salon. Need someone to contact me to refer out.. This sale must be kept confidential. Owner still has clientel and does not want public to know for sale. Who can handle this ??

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Real Estate Q. I just had new siding put on my manufactured home in Pennsylvania. The HUD tags were removed, but I still have them. Is this a problem? If so, what can I do?

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Real Estate Q. What is a revocable deed?

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Real Estate Q. I am selling my home, can I have someone sign in my behalf if I notarize a letter with their name that gives them the authority to sign?

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Real Estate Q. My boyfriend passed away. I lived in his home 19 years. He's the only one on the mortgage. He was only legally separated from his wife.(whom i get along well with)What can I do to keep this home? His son and wife will work with me on this but I dont know how the mortgage company works and if they will try to get me out.

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Real Estate Q. My wife and I would like to purchase a home that is currently in very good condition, and vacant. It has been vacant for over a year. The owner lives several hours away, is quite open to a friend of ours that keeps an eye on the house that he intends to sell it, but has given little indication of when he'll list it. He also seems disinterested in selling off the market without an agent. Any suggestions about what we could do in the mean time?

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Real Estate Q. Does a finished basement add to the square feet of a home?

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