Long story short, I bought my second house (moving out of our starter). We are starting to move in storage (it's vacant now) and we close August 8th. I was under the impression from the listing and my agent (who confirmed in text) this house has some sort of central AC. Zillow has (cooling - zoned) My realtor confirmed it had it in the master bedroom and one of the garages (which I was fine adding a duct) it runs a forced air furnace & a boiler. My agent reached out to the seller who isn't willing to do anything, and my agent asked if I was okay with stand-alone units? What are my options? I shot my lawyer and email but I'm bummed. submitted by /u/stockgoup [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lo5ei4/recent_purchase/

After working with 35+ realtors and generating over $9M in GCI (for over 200+ agents in Canada & USA)... my mentors are helping me bring their expertise to Australia. We'll create compelling FB & IG ads, funnels, set up your CRM and generate weekly reports to show you the meteoric progress. This would work more affectively to australian realtors making over $500k GCI, but we can talk even if you're making lesser than that. Comment or just DM me if you'd like to talk submitted by /u/External-Mix-1037 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lo4wa0/australian_realtors_making_over_500k_gci/

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I’m a first-time home buyer, and I’m a bit confused about what’s going on. We signed a purchase contract Thursday night (so technically Friday), and now it’s late Saturday night—basically Sunday. The listing agent has been difficult to work with from the beginning. At one point, she was rejecting calls from my realtor who was just trying to get a status update after we hadn’t heard anything. Eventually, their side asked if we could extend our offer through the following day—but we declined, since we wanted to move forward on another home if this one didn’t work out. Then, somewhat unexpectedly, the sellers ended up signing our offer that same night. So as of Thursday night, the contract was signed by both parties and our earnest money was submitted and cashed. Since then, I’ve been keeping an eye on the MLS to see if the listing changes to “pending,” but it hasn’t. There was an open house scheduled for Saturday (today), so my realtor reached out to confirm whether it was canceled—b...

I am considering listing my home via FlatFee. It is staged, entry level, and ready to go. I am capable of handling my own negotiations and showings. I have tried seller agents but they have so far been sleepy middlemen with nothing tangible to offer. If I list at a serious price, offer 2.5% buyer agent, and have great listing & photos-how do we expect this to be perceived? My location is kinda soft within the market, so I cant afford to going in weak myself-or have a soft seller agent... submitted by /u/flushbunking [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lnarzj/anything_to_share_on_flatfeelistings/

Location: New York Is it legal for someone who's house burned down to buy a house with a company he owns and then rent it back to himself so the fire insurance company pays for his "rental" while his house is being rebuilt. In essence he is having his mortgage paid by the fire insurance company while the house he lived is rebuilr. submitted by /u/RCFlyer2021 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1ln84qo/renting_from_owners_company/

Not long ago, I had a situation that turned into a valuable lesson for me. I was helping a fantastic client — an Australian gentleman in his 70s — find a villa here in Bali. And we landed on a great one: a massive four-bedroom property, 372 square meters of living space, in a beautiful, quiet area just 15 minutes from the ocean. The price? $550,000. Now, that might sound like a lot at first glance, but for Bali — considering the size, quality, and potential — it was more than fair. And no, it wasn’t one of those overly hyped projects with neon colors, pop-art statues, and ambitions to host the next P. Diddy pool party. It was a proper home. A solid, high-quality build with an unusually long leasehold — perfect for either long-term living or smart rental returns. Personally, I see properties like that as real gold for investors. And the numbers backed me up. Yes, some clients were hesitant about the location (God forbid, a whole 15-minute drive under the sun). That classic “too f...

Howdy yall ive been looking for an investor i got construction experience by 7-8 years and looking to get started and have some land in mind and a plan ready to go i have a full pdf business plan if you wish to see it This plot of land will be 44 acres and ill be able to put zbout 250 homes on it rent them out for 1000 a month im making 250k a month at maximum The 100k will provide me the land and the first 3-5 houses to get started and provide a steady income to start paying back and expand Im offering 130k in return and a house on the property in return for investing The homes i intend to design are 3 bed 3 bed 3 floors and a attic for utilities and 4 rooms a floor with a 10 car garage The distance to big cities is close in proximity which will bring stable city money to my community submitted by /u/CapitanChao [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lmi409/need_100k_to_get_started_on_my_real_estate_project/

I know that with a family member you can gift, but what if the person is a NON-family member? Don't know enough about real estate law to finagle this situation. Thank you guys so much! You're the best! submitted by /u/atile [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lmfu0m/what_is_the_best_way_to_transfer_a_piece_of/

When you're managing contractors and they're a no-show, what's your usual experience? Do they text you beforehand? Do you find out when you show up to the site? How does it usually play out? Just trying to understand how common this is and how people handle it. submitted by /u/Successful_Ask518 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1llraev/when_contractors_dont_show_up_as_planned_how_do/

I’m 18 almost 19, graduated high school a year ago and I’m still not sure what I want to do career wise I’m in college but i’m not sure if it’s for me. I’m considering real estate and wanted to know the basics and things I should know before I fully commit to it. I also wanted to know how competitive it is and if it would be hard to make sales early in my career because I’m a little concerned about going by commission and not salary and not having a guaranteed income. Anything helps thank you. submitted by /u/Gullible_Stomach8199 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1llq6mu/getting_into_real_estate/

Am interested in a new property near by (whole new development consisting of 52 houses). The particular model I am interested in is 2593 sqft on a .74 parcel of land selling for $645,000 in NY's hudson valley region. The realtor said I should assume 15k/year starting out with 1% a year increase after the first 2 years. However, recently read where NY state caps increases at 2% so theoretically, the taxes could go up 2% each year. This information will play into my decision to purchase or not. Any thoughts on how to obtain this data? submitted by /u/DeathSentryCoH [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1llnonv/how_to_tell_what_my_tax_bill_will_be_before_i_buy/

We're closing tomorrow on the sale of our house. We bought the house 17 years ago when our kids were tiny and we made some great memories there but it's time to move on. We had two very interested couples and, frankly, I didn't like one of them. They were rude, demanding, and obnoxious. But then the second couple showed up and everything clicked. They instantly loved the house, texted just a couple of hours after their first viewing to ask if they could come back the next day, texted their offer within a couple hours after their second viewing, and less than two weeks later we're closing tomorrow! They're a very sweet couple with a young daughter and they're so excited about the house. Even though it's time for us to move on it's a little bit bittersweet but I'm so happy they're the ones that will have it now. I thought I might leave a nice bottle of wine and a "We made some great memories here and we're so thrilled that you'll be ...

A few years ago, Bali for me was just sunsets, surfboards, and overpriced smoothie bowls. Now it’s floor plans, zoning laws, and explaining to clients why that “amazing cliff-view villa” on TikTok isn’t such a great idea. Spoiler: it’s halfway into the cliff. I work as a real estate sales agent here in Bali — helping people invest smarter, buy better, and avoid costly mistakes on the way to their tropical dream. And finally, I’ve decided to start sharing this journey publicly. submitted by /u/Miserable-Fee1588 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lkvjrv/never_thought_id_end_up_selling_paradise_but_here/

When you want to sell your farm to a proper foreign investor how to reach them what platform website or company you should use i am not talking about some garden i am talking about land between 15000 - 60000 square meters with its own river water source farmhouse and olive walnut trees more then thousand. İ am leaving my country and want to sell the place. İ am from turkey submitted by /u/No-Jackfruit9437 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lktioj/i_cant_find_any_foreign_investor_for_my_farm/

i'm typing this from a renovated older home (air b and b) and every car that drives past literally rattles the whole house. i don't see cracks, as i have in many much older homes i've stayed in. but how would you know such things about a home before buying it? can inspectors know these things? in the daytime, the tv is on or other noises mask it but i keep thinking a plane is about to land on top of us with every larger car. and smells? this home smells but only at night. again how do we know these things ahead of time? submitted by /u/JodieFountainsHair [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lk2qor/things_you_cant_knowlearn_from_inspection/

Hey folks, I'm building a simple app to help builders better manage and send handover documents to homeowners. I'd love to know: 🔹 What did you actually receive at handover? 🔹 Was it useful? 🔹 Was anything missing or confusing? Some builders hand over things like: - Warranty info - Appliance manuals - Compliance certificates - Maintenance tips - Plans or photos Did you get a USB? Binder? Just an email? Nothing at all? I’d love to hear your experience — it’ll really help shape the app around what homeowners actually need. Thanks heaps submitted by /u/Aware_Pomelo_8778 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lk2bc0/homeowners_what_did_your_builder_give_you_at/

I am overseas a fair bit, so I need some protection against a possible bad faith boarder. submitted by /u/teatime101 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lk0txc/use_an_agent_to_find_and_manage_a_boarder/

Hi everyone, My sister (F22) and I (F26) are looking for a 2-bedroom apartment in the Long Beach, CA area with a budget of around $1800–$2500/month. We both recently got jobs as bartenders, and we have enough to put down deposits. The issue is—we don’t have any credit scores. We’ve never needed to build credit before, and now it feels like every apartment listing on Zillow or other websites like that requires it. I have looked at places like facebook marketplace and it’s hard to find listings that aren’t scams. We’re getting discouraged and just wondering: – How do people rent their first place without credit? – Are there landlords out there who will work with us if we have income and savings? – Should we be looking somewhere other than the big apartment listing sites? – Any advice on finding a place in Long Beach specifically with our situation? It’s just frustrating because I keep thinking—if someone was fresh out of high school with money saved, they’d be in the same position. S...

Help me with the value of a property, which is land, no structure. Owned in equal share by 2 relatives. Numbers rounded. Land value is $1,000,000 and that is not disputed. Mortgage on the property is $300,000. One of them wants to sell his share to the other for 500,000. The value split in half The other wants to pay 350,000. This is the (1,000,000 – 300,000) / 2 What is your view on a correct sale price. submitted by /u/Dbgb4 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lj89oa/land_price_what_you_think_the_value_is/

I am worth considering! If you are looking for a Real Estate VA, you have stumbled upon this post for a reason, lol, but for real I'll provide everything you'll need to know about me, just DM me!! I'm committed to work long-term. What I can do for you: -Lead Generation VA (Zillow, Facebook, Craiglist) -Cold Calling and outbound sales outreach -Scheduling and calendar management with Google Calendar and Calendly -Real Estate Comparables research (MLS and PropStream) -Social Media Management, posting for you (Canva) -Coordinating via Google Workspace, Slack and Trello I promise you, I won't waste your time on this, I'm free to call to discuss this further. Start with DM-ing me, Thank you for reading this far! submitted by /u/Cocum020 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lj5yyn/considering_having_a_real_estate_virtual_assistant/

Got divorced, agreed to sell our house, I'm living here with my kids while home is on the market. Received offer 2 1/2 weeks ago. We made it thru the inspection (buyer requested additional concessions which we agreed to). Rush appraisal has been ordered but not yet scheduled - waiting to hear back on that. Closing is set for 7/18. Problem is that I'm going out of town for work on 7/15 and so I'm down to less than 3 weeks to commit to a rental & move. We found a rental home in our budget that we really like & the owner has been great. They waited over a week for the inspection to go thru & they are willing to sign a lease with a contingency that if there are issues with the appraisal, we can cancel the lease. There are also 3 other qualified applicants but the RE broker pressured the owner to choose us. But we need to sign this lease tomorrow. My concern is - what if the buyer's financing falls thru? I don't feel like I can ask for another contingency ...

Looking for some advice here. My house is in contract to be sold, set to close July 15. The July 15 date was agreed upon over a month ago when we negotiated terms of the offer. The buyer let us know today that they want to close July 5. We're in a buyers market, and our house is (thankfully) selling for asking price. Our agent told us that we really should make this work and not make a fuss about it and upset the buyer. Our problem is we now have much less time than anticipated to pack, sort out movers, etc. Their agent is pretty insistent that they need the closing date to be July 5, and our agent is really pressuring us to just agree to this. My husband wants to push back and say we are sticking with the closing date per the contract. He thinks there is no way they'd actually abandon the contract with us over this point. I'm leaning towards just accommodating them no matter how much this makes things painful for us as I want things to just go smoothly. Any thoughts? ...

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Hi, does housing loan via bank financing in Philippines files legal charges against the principal borrower and co-borrower if failed to pay the monthly ammortization? submitted by /u/Koomi_kiwialmond [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1li9wia/housing_loan/

We’re stationed in the Tampa Bay Area and the market is really slow here. The military is moving us overseas and we listed our house 21 days ago, got some subject to offers or really offensive low ball offers and other showings with no helpful feedback. We still have 2 months before we lose our BAH since they don’t pay BAH once we live overseas. The house is in a nice cul de sac, has a nice pool and spa, newer floor, HVAC and roof and it comes with an assumable loan at 5.125% interest rate (I know not that great but still better than current rates). I thought our price was very competitive since we have the best price for a pool house this size (almost 2400sqft). We’re very motivated to sell. If anyone could give me advice on what we could improve (I know price and we will lower it again but unsure how much since we will be losing money at this point already) or if it even makes sense to be a landlord from overseas? Thanks everyone submitted by /u/PlusBathroom3925 [link] [co...

My wife and I are looking to buy a big plot of land that we can build our dream home on in 5 years time. We would love some recommendations on the what locations to look at We currently live in Ireland and have been able to save up a good amount of savings from real estate, investments, and other means over the last few years. We are planning to move to the US within the next few months for work and then we plan to move to Switzerland in 4-5 years time from now which is where my family lives. More than anything we would love to buy a big plot of land 5 years down the line which we can build our dream home on, a type of passion project if you will. Here is what is important to us when looking for a plot of land: Ideally a large empty plot where we can start building from scratch, we could consider a demo too Within 30 min proximity to a nearby beach Should be located in a place that is relatively warm all year round (ideally within reasonable travel distance from Switzerland...

Planning to remove someone off the deed as they’re wanting to move out, and have given full consent on relinquishing ownership. Is a quitclaim a red flag for a future buyer? No liens, etc exist with this person. Would a warranty deed be better? submitted by /u/yunglall [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lhhi5u/removing_family_member_off_deed/

I am writing this review to give others a real update on this property. Pros: This is a brand new building that is beautiful and has great views from almost all sides. Courteous staff and great appliances inside the apartment with a lot of amenities like a garage, shared work space, nice gym, dog area and Lennox hill which has a ton restaurants. Cons: (A lot of them) - For this price the apartment is nice but not the street it is on. Since there are a lot of restaurants the trash is rampant ,i mean all over the place on 78th street between 1st and 2nd. Rats are everywhere when you walk up 78th from 1st to 2nd due to the trash (bad smell too) Amenities- They claim they will be done in June (they said this May), they wont be done until September or maybe even November they have a ton of work to do. (This includes all amenities other than the Gym which is done but nothing else looks even remotely close to being done) No Keys - You have to use a fob to open the doors Elevato...

Looking to buy our first family home and uncertain about what to look into so we won’t run into headaches down the line. What questions should we be asking the broker and what should we look at specifically when buying a house (ex. plumbing, fixtures, electricity, flooding, etc.)? Any tips would be very much appreciated. While we have family members to help, we’re also doing this mostly on our own. Thank you! submitted by /u/SendMeAvocados [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lgrjjr/what_to_ask_when_inquiring_about_a_new_house/

Bought a smaller 1600sq ft. home in 2019 for 170k @2.875%. I currently gross ~120k and it should be increasing each year. My current home is 2 stories with a smaller backyard. 140k left on current mortgage. If I were to sell I could likely get 225-250k for it. Bought it with intentions of moving in 5 years and here I am. Question is, the housing market in my area has become extremely inflated. I looked at a listing for 415k bigger backyard more open ranch layout that sold for 270k in 2018. My question is should I buy now and be house poor for the first few years or continue to hold out until the market changes and or rates decrease? I know it’s a decision I need to make but any advice or input would be appreciated. submitted by /u/AssUhTate [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lgqr36/the_great_question/

This last week we had an inspection done, the inspector didn’t want to comment on the roof or plumbing. So roofer came out to look at the flashing and was gone in 15 mins, plumber was scoping out the sewer line and was gone In 10 mins. The house is 7 years old in a new neighborhood with no trees, and the said the roof is malfunctioning and needed to be replaced, plumber said he couldn’t get the scope past 2 feet due to roots( the tree is a small 8 ft poplar tree). They said we can have the drain pipe fixed or take 5k for it but roof needs to be fixed.. are we being jerked around to try and low ball us? submitted by /u/Fishing-Quiet [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lfxcw4/post_inspection/

This one really surprised me: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/592-The-Alameda_Berkeley_CA_94707_M12584-89820 Sure it's a little dated but this seems like an absurdly good price for the condition, size, and location. submitted by /u/registeredvoter2 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lf2511/why_did_this_5_bed_2_bath_2655_square_foot_house/

Hey guys! Looking to sell my first home soon and it’s a old house. It was built in 1942, It’s a great house. Floors are alittle uneven from the house settling. But we had a licensed contractor come out and Inspect the foundation. Found a couple of settlement cracks but he told me to seal them and parge over it. You think there will be any issues there regarding buyers? Thank you. Edit: the letter we got from the contractor we sent to my realtor to show that there’s no structure safety issues with it submitted by /u/Vrturd [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lf924a/selling_our_old_house/

I’m planning to sell a 12-acre piece of land I own just outside of Athens, Georgia. It’s mostly wooded with road access, no structures on it yet. I originally bought it thinking I’d build a cabin, but my plans have changed and now I’m looking to reinvest into something a bit more remote and with more acreage. I’ve been browsing listings on Mossy Oak, and there are a few interesting options, like a 40-acre tract in Kentucky with timber value and creek access, and another one in southern Tennessee that’s already cleared and has power lines nearby. Price-wise, they’re in the $130K–$200K range, which lines up pretty closely with what I expect to get from my current land. Any advice on timing or dealing with taxes when rolling the sale into another purchase? submitted by /u/Overall-PrettyManly [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lf7o68/selling_one_parcel_to_buy_another_any_tips_on/

Hi Reddit! Just sharing in case anyone here is house-hunting or knows someone looking for an affordable place to own. 📍 Pasinaya South Muzon – Brgy. Muzon, Naic, Cavite ✅ No Downpayment ✅ No Reservation Fee ✅ Only ₱4,700 monthly via Pag-IBIG financing ✅ Required gross income: just ₱14,500 ✅ Must be a Pag-IBIG member ✅ Full and ready requirements needed for lineup If you’re interested or have questions, feel free to comment or DM me. Happy to help! submitted by /u/tammybeary [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lf416u/affordable_house_lot_in_naic_cavite_philippines/

Sorry for the noob question. My seller agent has proposed a contract where seller agent gets 2.% of listing price and additional compensation to seller's broker of 2.5% of purchase price if the buyer is unrepresented. This is for property in California. Is this normal? Can this be further negotiated or this is the typical expectation for home sales in CA? submitted by /u/Actual_Cut9271 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1leaekl/commission_terms_what_is_typical/

We're 21d out from closing on a house. 60d ago, we locked our rate for 90d with Bank A. Another lender we were talking to, Bank B, now tells us that he can give us a marginally better rate and better closing costs (saving ~$780/yr and $1k in closing costs). We're tempted to change horses mid-stream, but want to understand the risks involved. Specifically, I am concerned about the effect of applying now with another bank and its impacts on our credit score. I envision a nightmare scenario where we start working with Bank B, but it turns out they can't close on time, so we revert back to bank A but our credit scores took a ding from the application with Bank B, such that we no longer qualify for our mortgage with Bank A. Is this a likely scenario? submitted by /u/DesignerPangolin [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lefjvy/considering_changing_to_another_lender_risks/

I manage a handful of single family and small multi family rentals across two states. One thing I always bring up with new landlords is budgeting for longterm maintenance roof, HVAC, foundation, drainage, etc. It’s surprising how many folks only plan for cosmetic fixes or immediate rent readiness. I’m curious how seasoned investors here handle this upfront. Do you work these projections into your offers or build out 5/10 year maintenance budgets before closing submitted by /u/QuarterOne1233 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1ledf77/how_much_do_you_factor_longterm_maintenance_into/

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Hey everyone, I’m an insurance agency owner and would love some insight here that I can apply in my local market. Do you have someone that you point buyers to for their insurance? If you do, how was that initial relationship formed? What made you continue to use that person? For anyone who doesn’t- is there anything that would make you likely to start using someone for this? Thanks! submitted by /u/KeyParking4032 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1ldg8u7/do_you_have_an_insurance_referral_partner_how_did/

I drive an electric car and I would like to add an L2 EV charger to my summer home / rental. I might be selling this home in the next few years. Will the charger add any resale value or at least recoup the costs of about $1000? Is it a factor when people are looking for houses to buy? The house is an eastern PA, and a lot of people who purchased these homes are from New York. submitted by /u/14MTH30n3 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lcp784/do_electric_car_chargers_at_value_to_the_home_ill/

We are currently under contract for a home and on day 7 of our 12 day inspection contingency. The general inspection found bowing in the foundation and marked concern for the roof tiles, and recommended further inspection for both. Our realtor (who has been less than ideal in many capacities) was dissuading us from these additional inspections for the reasons below but we’ve decided we have to have them done. I got contacts from another realtor (a friend who I desperately wish I hired instead) and I’m calling today. Assuming we can’t get the final repair report done until day 10 or 11, are we totally fucked?? Foundation issue: stucco is slightly bowed at foundation level on one side of house - realtor said the inspector told her it could just be something to monitor Roof issue: cement tiles are original (38 yrs old) even though the paper underneath was replaced in 2017 - realtor thinks since the paper/waterproofing was replaced the roof should be fine. Cement tiles have a 40yr lifes...

My parents left the 50 year old rural family house in the trust and I am the trustee in charge of selling the property, in California. There are several problems with the property. First and foremost is the fact both my parents were hoarders. Second is the house is in need of repairs. Currently there are three residents of the house all family. There needs to be electrical, septic, and general repairs done to the house along with removing the hoard. Unfortunately I am the only one that is going to be doing the work. I have removed four twenty yard dumpsters of trash so far in the last four months, almost have gathered enough for another 20 yard and will likely need one or two more after that. I have found many family keepsakes among the trash and am trying to get them off the property to family. I'm working on this nearly everyday sometimes to the point of muscle failure where my arm or legs won't work to haul stuff anymore and I am forced to take a day or two off. Need to ge...

Contingent on a house that sits on a pond with a “voluntary” HOA of 14 total homes. The dam is needing to be replaced and the seller is putting $30K in HOA escrow to cover this homes costs. They are estimated at $20K but she’s adding a buffer. What should I be asking here? I am concerned that they may ask for more money; that repairs take forever and it ruins the view or value of the home, etc. submitted by /u/Dancegirl543 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lbwuye/lakefront_privately_owned_dam/

Recently discovered my spouse drained our joint bank account, and a small joint investment account due to gambling debt. All feelings aside I am in survival mode and want to protect myself and our kids future. I put the down payment to our current home with the money from the sale of a house I owned (prior to marriage) the remaining money was put into the joint account. I want to protect the equity in our current home and although it was mutually discussed regarding the assets I brought into the marriage (aka down payment and joint account $) I’m not taking any chances at this time. Is filing a quit claim in my best interest whatsoever right now? submitted by /u/Coffee-Detective0917 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lbvuke/advice_needed_quit_claim/

Since becoming a real estate agent, I’ve noticed a hard truth: there are a lot of agents out there who seem more focused on making a quick buck than actually helping people. I feel incredibly lucky to be surrounded by a group of supportive, honest colleagues who genuinely care about the clients they represent. We’re a mountain-based brokerage, and maybe that’s part of the difference, but I’ve found that some city agents can be a lot more cutthroat or careless in how they handle their work. That said, I know this isn’t a blanket truth about all city agents, or all mountain agents, for that matter. There are bad apples everywhere. But the contrast I’ve experienced has been eye-opening. At the end of the day, we’re not just dealing with contracts, we’re helping real human beings, families, people going through major life transitions. This business shouldn’t be about rushing deals or bending the truth just to close something faster. We are here to educate, negotiate contracts, and act ...

Hey!!! I have a question. I’m super interested in learning more about getting a real estate license in New York. Do I really need to take those official real estate courses to be eligible for the license exam? I feel like they’re so expensive and kind of useless. I don’t really want to pay for them. I got some study materials from a brokerage firm, and I’ve been studying on my own and doing practice tests on Quizlet. My plan is to just self-study and then register for the exam. Do you think that could work? Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Neat-Ad-6002 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lb3ozv/suggestions_for_preparing_for_the_new_york_real/

I’m fairly new to the US market and was wondering if any of you have experience with co-broking deals — like agent-to-agent agreements where two brokers collaborate on a sale. Is it something that happens often in your area? I recently heard about an app called Co-broke that apparently lets you create agent-to-agent contracts digitally. Sounds like it could be useful, especially for deals across states or with agents you don’t know well. Has anyone tried it or used something similar? Curious to hear your thoughts or experiences — good or bad. Thanks in advance 🙏 submitted by /u/nelly-dreeamz [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lb2cau/anyone_here_ever_done_cobroking_in_the_us/

There’s quite abit of work being done. From installing new sidings , addressing how the raccoon got into the crawl space and chewed out everything including vents, and some attic work . Should I consider a 2nd inspection ? submitted by /u/MajentaPinkPanther [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1la7oxw/offer_accepted_repairs_are_being_done_by_a/

$350K HHI between husband and wife $250K-$300K down payment $150K saved in 401k $75K emergency fund can I afford a $1.2M home with $8k mortgage (PITI) without feeling completely house poor? It honestly seems like it’s so much, but considering HCOL, do I do it? I have 2 kids and currently renting. Would like to settle in a long term home. Prices seem to be dropping. Buy now, refi later? What would you do? submitted by /u/kwin1225 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1la9p4d/irvine_am_i_going_to_be_house_poor/

Hello, i started selling my house on may 23rd and to this day we didnt get a single visit , we drop the price last monday but still nothing... should i be worried? im trying not get insane about it but its start to get to me. submitted by /u/noo37 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1l9igh6/selling_my_house_still_no_visits/

cold calling?? how to find number for cold calling door to door ( kinda nervous) i just started my real estate journey 2-3 months ago n idk what to or how I'm gonna get clients to sell submitted by /u/Effective_Floor5170 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1l9fybo/how_to_find_people_to_sell_my_product/

I was working with a mortgage consultant who didn’t want to do a pre-approval, he wanted me to go straight to underwriting to see what they would say about my situation. I just recently changed careers from social work to software development making a lot more initially with that number expected to rise. My credit score is in the excellent range and I only have federal student loan debt a little over the national average. Their first problem: My offer letter lists my pay as hourly and they said they need to see a guarantee of full-time. My solution: I got a letter from HR outlining that I would be 40-hours full-time. Their second problem: When they called HR they didn’t like that they gave them a contract end date. Now they’re saying my income is not stable. My issue: How is being on a contract an issue when no employment is guaranteed plus the contract is likely to get renewed and if not, they just place me elsewhere. I called another mortgage place for a second opinion and he s...

So I just went down a rabbit hole researching The Line (that crazy NEOM project in Saudi) and found out theyre actually selling units now. We're talking $1-5 million for apartments in what will basically be a 500m tall, 170km long building in the desert. Some wild facts: 140,000 workers currently building it Using 20% of the worlds available steel supply First section opens 2030 (only 2.4km instead of promised 170km) Foreigners can buy but need residency permits No cars, everything within 5 min walk Mirrored exterior walls (RIP birds) The whole thing sounds like something from a sci-fi movie but they're actually building it. Construction videos show massive excavation happening right now. What gets me is the density - theyre planning for 260,000 people per square km. That's 6x denser than Manila. In a single building. In the desert. Anyone here actually considering buying? Or know someone who has? I'm genuinely curious if people are dropping millions on apa...

I'm a complete noob to this entire thing. Me and my wife are pretty sold on the idea of buying a duplex as our first home/investment. We are open to a few different markets that we've lived at over the years and we have been circling the drain on the suburbs of Philly as a possible landing spot. Is this a good market? I asked one real estate agent and he sent us a few options that weren't super great and nothing really shows up on Zillow or anything. We definitely DONT want to live in Philadelphia proper and are really trying to stay out of the rough areas. What do you guys think about areas like Phoenixville, Conshohocken, King of Prussia...? We have 250k to put down, excellent credit. Our other options are Charlotte and Austin (Austin seems really affordable right now). We have lived in all of these areas and there's many various pros and cons for each. submitted by /u/domotime2 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1l8lr...

Rural East Texas. We've been renting a small house from my MIL for 10 years and she is gifting us the property as we are moving into her larger house to assist her in her last few years (she's 89 and in poor health) and we will inherit her larger house as well. Both houses are paid for. The small house house is a c.1987 1000sf brick, 2 BR, 1 Bath, on 1/4 acre lot in town. $89k value property tax appraisal. Decent neighborhood with newly constructed rental houses surrounding the property. It's in poor shape and I'm trying to decide what to do with it once we move out: Sell as-is, refurbish and sell, or refurbish and rent out. If refurbished, it will need to be completely gutted and we will need to secure a loan. Low estimates based on a combination of materials, DIY, and contractors: about $32k Roof $9k Flooring $8k Shower surround $1k AC compressor $3k AC ducting $1k Kitchen cabinets $3k Bathroom cabinets $1k Light plumbing $1000 Sod $750 Landscaping $1000...

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I rent an ADU/Guest house behind the main house, and the owners (who moved out of state months ago) recently sold it. Along with the sale came giving us our 30 day notice, when I asked if the new buyers were interested in continuing to rent out the guest house, while he said ' oh yeah I think some they have elderly parents they'll be moving in ' - it came off like he was making this up on the spot and it hadn't crossed his mind to actually ask the new buyer. I've been viewing places for rent for the last 2 weeks so if the new buyers indeed don't want to rent out the guest house, no problem, I'll be gone before they're moving in. I can also imagine something where the buyer mentioned an elderly parent eventually moving in here, but that being a plan for years down the road. But I don't like any of my options better than where I am now, so I'd really like to make sure the new owners were asked. So - how can I find out who bought the place? Too...

With today’s prices, is the 10% cap rate target still a realistic goal or a thing of the past? What target values do use to screen rental property for proper financial return? submitted by /u/gg562ggud485 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1l727he/10_cap_rate_still_possible/

I'm looking to buy a beach house in the US as a summer home for my family and rent it out the rest of the year. I've never been to the US. However, I'm coming for a short visit to Florida at the end of this year. What are the best locations for a strong price appreciation plus family friendly beaches ? I prefer a safe area with good airport access. Our budget is upto $730K. submitted by /u/No-Pepper5092 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1l6d93n/planning_to_buy_a_beach_house/

In a midwest college town, right next to a military base, I bought a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1400 sqft ranch style house that was built in 1988, on .72 acres, with a fenced-in yard. I paid $249,000 using a 30 year mortgage at 4.3% in 2022. According to Zillow (and the oh so reliable Zestimate) my property has appreciated to $264,000. Now I just can't help but wonder what is realistically the upper limit of appreciation for this home? I know my interest rate is low by today's standards, but I can't help but get the feeling that at a certain point, the appreciation of my property will fall below the compounding interest of my home loan, and I'll take a loss on it, because even after making renovations to the home, I'm still not sure I'd pay $260,000 for it, let alone $270,000+ in the next 5 - 10 years. TLDR: How can you be sure that homes will actually appreciate, and avoid a loss? Edit: I should add, I've moved away from the area, and am currently renting ...

I have 2 existing liens against my primary residence for predatory loans by a pair of brothers I unfortunately dealt with at the most vulnerable point in my life. I was trying to save my business back in 2017 and I had to hire a chap 11 attorney. I was facing a foreclosure on my business property and I was out of time and the foreclosure sale was scheduled for the following day. So as a last resort I had to hire the attorney on the spot after the consult. He basically reassured me that my case was a “slam dunk” for a successful chap 11 and said I didn’t need to pay him cash as he would be able to loan me the $17,000 retainer fee by putting a lien against my personal home. I agreed and signed the retainer and the loan paperwork on the spot. After a disastrous 2 months he had done nothing but make my situation worse. As I was struggling to deal with the chap 11 process with no guidance from the attorney and I was still struggling to keep my business afloat the attorney offered me a “lif...

Backstory me (f) and my boyfriend (both 25) of about four years just moved to Michigan from Illinois becuase my boyfriend got a job out here for being a paramedic and I currently am out of a job. (In school for veterinary technician and currently looking for one). My mother is paying about $1k in a $1.4(ish) apartment because she wanted to support me. (Im not sure if his parent know or not) I should note that we’ve been out here for about a month but recently he’s put his hands on me to scare me. He hasn’t left marks or bruises but he has charged at me and gave me looks that I know I should avoid; so all and all he hasn’t left any “evidence” for my landlord to see. I should have known before coming here that nothing was going to change (my fault). As a first time renter by myself (my name is on the lease signed) and having my family pay for majority of it but also his family being more “financially set” than mine (my mom is a single mother from actual south side Chicago and his parent...

Saw a real estate agency post an ad on PostGigs.com looking for an agent. Has anyone here ever used PostGigs before? submitted by /u/Glum_Cauliflower1227 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1l5j7xs/real_estate_job_posted_on_postgigscom_anyone/

We just bought a piece of property that will be used in the future to build a home, probably not sooner than 10 to 25 years from now. Seven acres, currently a hay field, sloped land. The question is, assuming a decision is made as to siting the home, is it too soon to drill a well and install a septic system? The idea being it is prep and an investment/prep for the home. I am sure that I have not given enough information, so ask away. submitted by /u/Arguablybest [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1l5inv0/when_is_too_soon/

Hear me out… My wife and I are looking for a house in my home town with little luck. Years ago my parents sold my childhood home, which I absolutely loved. Zillow and a few other sites say it is probably in the $750-775 range. If you received a letter talking about how it was your childhood home and you would love to purchase it from them if you would be willing to consider that, would you? I’m honestly considering throwing out like $800K and seeing if they would be interested. submitted by /u/Safe_Reading4483 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1l5k1xx/would_you_be_creeped_out_if_you_received_a_letter/

(I'm a minor so I don't know a lot about any of this stuff. I know I'm probably an idiot. My parents don't know how to use reddit so I'm doing it for them.) This is my parents' first time trying to sell a house. The agent recommended one price, which they thought was a little high compared to other houses in the neighborhood that have sold. They settled on a lower price. The house has now been on the market for about four months and there hasn't been any interest in it. Not even one person. No one showed up to the open house either. The price was lowered once after the first month, again after the second, and again at the start of this month. It is now far below other houses in the area, and still nothing. I've been reading the posts here about houses not selling, and the consensus is that it's always the price, but considering how low we've gone with nothing, my parents are concerned something else is wrong with how we're doing this. The...

My husband has been extremely unwell with multiple hospitalizations. It’s been very stressful. Before all this health stuff started, we put a contract on a house that he absolutely loved in a city 35 miles away in a college town. We got a bridge loan on our existing home to buy the new house. The market where we bought is extremely competitive. The market where we're selling is very lethargic. Our old house sat for two weeks without a single showing. Then we had six showings in two days. No offers. Then a few days later an offer came in, $30,000 (8%) below asking. No contingencies. No inspections. Cash. Immediate closing. The realtor suggested that we counter but I told him that for the $10,000 extra that he said that we might get with a counter offer, I'd rather just get it sold. I told my husband, I am tapped out. Please let's just sign. He was in agreement. The monthly expenses on the old house (which is now empty)are $3,000 a month (bridge loan plus utilities), ...