If you are relying on that data being updated here is a link: https://sor.dps.texas.gov/PublicSite//Search Check it. As Texas Realtors know, there is a section in the Sellers Dosclosure that references this fact. Knowing and not doing anything could be an ethics violation even if you think it’s “no big deal” submitted by /u/Bright_Newt3697 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1oex4ux/sex_offender_registry_in_texas_is_not_being/

My home is currently on the market and I've had a few back to back requests for showings. I have cameras in and around the house and a sign up letting people know that. They are also pretty obvious. At one showing I saw a man vaping in my home in front of his real estate agent. The agent said nothing about it and it continued the entire showing. The next showing arrived a few minutes after this one and the potential buyer mentioned smelling something off. I have to think it was the vape scent. I also found out that the vaping potential buyer was not even qualified for a loan to afford my home. So I'm pretty pissed about this whole thing. My husband does not share my anger though. I would like our agent to pre qualify buyers and put a clause in showings that no vaping or smoking is allowed anywhere. My husband feels like this is a one off thing and that we will offend our realtor by asking this. Is there a professional way to ask this? Is this a common occurrence? submit...

My husband and I moved from Midwest to AZ this summer. We decided to buy a house and found a realtor that was a referral from a local agent friend. This guy was slow and a little off from the start but we had already signed. We found a house and after an accepted offer, started the inspection process. Buy the house, no problems we know of. Fast forward a few months later and we hate AZ. We decided to move back to our old town and my husband got his old job back. We list the house and it goes under contract quickly. Great! The inspection comes back saying we need to replace the entire roof. Which is crazy because we bought this house a few months ago no issue. We start asking questions and find out the same roof inspector was out before we closed and did a roof inspection and it came back saying the roof needed replacement. Our buyers agent never passed it along to us and never responded to any emails to roof inspection company. They reached out to him 5 times. We are now responsible f...

Appraised for $528k zillow / reddit say $550k (fwiw) its currently priced under comps Been on the market for months dropped the price multiple times (side note as the price drops we have been getting fewer showings..odd) Yep I’m sure it’s overpriced for what buyers are wanting/waiting for. (Meaning If it was $1 someone would buy) bought the house when the mortgage rates were at 3% We have yet to get any negative feedback from showings concerning price, condition, or location, yet no offers. Reasons are almost always “wish it had …xyz”. We are empty nesters and are getting closer to retirement and that fixed income. The house will be paid off just before retirement, however we are concerned about rising insurance and property taxes, and felt it would be smarter to downsize and use the equity to outright buy a smaller home (avoid the high interest rates as well). So we don’t have to move, but felt it might be a strategic move looking fwd. That said we are looking at the slow ...

I keep on seeing “short and sweet” under similar threads about general listing descriptions. That makes sense for regular houses, but I feel like the house I will be writing about is too crazy to keep simple and short. It is a large property and a very large (>10,000-sq-ft) house that is exceptionally detailed (be it the tremendous masonry on the exterior, or the extensive interior woodwork), and has a vast amount of amenities in the house/property/nearby area. I feel like with these kinds of houses, buyers aren’t just sifting through many listing descriptions like they are with cheaper houses, as they are much fewer and buyers will be immediately interested or not based on the cover photos, so they will be more willing to read a thorough description about it. There is also just so much more to know about a house going for many millions of dollars compared to something under a million. What do you guys think? submitted by /u/CaliCart455 [link] [comments] source https:...

Has anyone owned property with a snowmobile trail on it? Is it annoying or what? The house I am considering has a snowmobile trail through the woods, not super close to the house. I am sensitive to noise and wanted a house in the woods for peace and quiet so I don’t know about this. I don’t know yet the legalities of the setup, there may be an easement or it may just be a deal the homeowner set up with a snowmobile club. They say there is insurance in place which I am also waiting to see. submitted by /u/LegWorried4639 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1ocvp20/snowmobile_trails/

Here’s the offer broke down Contract Sales Price: $273,000 Mortgage Payoff: $102,000 estimate Prior Year RE Taxes: $0.00 (estimate) Prorated Taxes: $1821 (estimate) Title Insurance: $750 (estimate) ½ Revenue (deed) Stamps: $650 (estimate) Concessions to Buyer: $8500 Termite Policy: $200 (estimate) Home Warranty: $750.00 Survey: $TBD Closing Fees: $650 (estimate) Miscellaneous/Repairs: $TBD Listing Firm Fee (3.6%): 9,828 Selling Firm Fee (2.4%): 6,552 To Seller: 141,299 I feel like this is complete crap. 4 days on Zillow 846 views. 101 saves with 4-5 showings 1 person sent 2 offers. This is better than his/her first offer however. submitted by /u/Easy_Mine7067 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1ocygxv/23_years_old_selling_house_am_i_getting_screwed_i/

I'm considering launching a specialized consultancy that offers a "Deep Due Diligence" report. This would not be a lawyer's service (we wouldn't draft the sale deed). It would be a pure investigation service that goes beyond the standard online checks. The service would promise to find the "offline" data, such as: A comprehensive 30-year+ search for all past owners and mutations. Verification of the land's actual classification (residential, agricultural, etc.) in the original revenue records. An "on-the-ground" check for any un-recorded boundary disputes or encroachment issues. A thorough search for any pending litigation or local disputes tied to that specific plot number. The deliverable would be a simple, fat-checked "Clean Chit" or "Red Flag" report, giving the buyer a clear "Go / No-Go" decision. When you (or your family) bought property, did you just trust your lawyer/agent, or did you fee...

My wife and I are in our mid 60s, retired, and financially stable. Our current home is located in a very congested area near a new huge auto plant expansion. It is also a two story home with all bedrooms on the second floor. We have been looking to buy a home in a rural area but still near the major city we live in. The problem is we’re not finding anything that fits our wants. I’ve suggested buying land and having a home built. But, she is totally against it based on information she got from her ex brother in law who had a bad experience 30 years ago. She is now focused on that there are to many negatives associated with building a home. I believe she is caught in a paradigm. She also suffers from not believing something I say but passing it off as fact when she hears it from someone else. lol. How do I open her up to this option or do I abandon it myself? submitted by /u/HoraceMcHoraceFace [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1od3bvn/w...

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Hello, so I'm purchasing a house privately on Long Island and there seems to be some confusion about which side writes up the contract. We've both agreed to a price and I will be covering all the closing costs, but he thinks that I need to have my lawyer write up the contract offer to submit to him so he can have his lawyer review it and take it from there. I've been told by two lawyers that normally the way of doing it in NY for a private home sale is that the seller's attorney is the one that writes up the contract and he would have to contact an attorney. He and his whole family live out west in Nevada/Arizona so it would not surprise me if transactions are done differently out there and there's just some confusion. I'm basically just trying to make it as easy as possible for him since he is giving me a great deal on the house and because he's out of state. I've done some research on google and have read it can be done both ways and it's not unc...

Prev post was removed and I wasn’t informed why, so hopefully this new formatting is okay! It’s a manufactured mobile home built between 1975-1980, asking 65k in Southern CA. The inspection report revealed some critical areas, including roof replacement, bottom insulation, and leveling all needed very soon. Other issues indicate a crack in ceiling, and the water heater leaking very slightly, and no pest or rodent issues were found. However, the home is fully remodeled inside with all furniture and appliances included. Are these critical findings a major red flag? Thank you for your thoughts! submitted by /u/plumcactus [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1ocbgda/inspection_completed_are_these_major_red_flags/

Hello, I bought a condo in Atlanta several years ago and recently have begun the process of relocating back home. I have picked the worst time in the world to do this apparently :’) The place has been on the market for 2 months with only one showing. My current options in this market are either drop the price to where I would have to bring $7k to closing, rent it out at about a $200-300 loss, or just try and wait it out another year. My partner has already relocated ahead of me, so waiting long enough for the market to bounce back isn’t very feasible, but my job is remote so technically possible. I don’t want to drain my savings just to get this place off my hands and prevent myself from being able to buy again in a couple years, but I’m also terrified about the risks of renting past just the initial monthly loss (tenants not paying, maintenance costs, potential future vacancy). Any thoughts on best way to approach this without making a decision I’ll kick myself for down the line? ...

I sold real estate for eight years as a real estate agent, and I got into it because I wanted to ultimately get into investing. But life happened, I found myself divorced and a single parent, and I had to set everything aside and get a different job that offered a stable income. Now I’m realizing that my income is too dependent on how many hours I put in, and I’m pretty maxed out, and I’m really wanting to invest still. Plus, I’m used to being my own boss, it’s crazy to me to make so little per hour. I would like to own and manage a mixture of monthly rentals and vacation rental properties. I know a little about that. But need advice specifically about how to leverage my property to purchase more property… I’m moving out of my house no matter what. It’s probably worth about $200K, (pretty average for my area) and I have most of the equity of that, because I took out a HELOC to fix it up so that I can sell it, but had no mortgage on it. If I sold it, I would have about $150K. Is it bet...

Right now I am on a month to month lease on my current rental and thinking to buy a home soon. Can I expect good deals end of the year like dec last week ?? submitted by /u/SplitJunior985 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1obhf64/dec_builder_deals/

I believe we got taken advantage for. I noticed the numbers don't add up correctly. Here is our numbers and here is what my closing paperwork says.. they also did not give us 3 days for the closing paperwork we only had a day and its on the paperwork. We asked to speak to the closing attorney and they said they can't talk to us as the lender is the client not us. Our purchase price for our home was 120k we had to add in $10,300 for our septic tank. I confirmed with the lender that the mobile home company received a check for $130,300. Our closing cost was 13,866.13 which was also tied into our loan. By our numbers our our loan should have been $143,866.13 Now in closing paperwork it said we had 20k for land credit/deposit and like 8,876.13 in credit. How they have it. Sale price is $173,666.13 (don't know how??) -20k deposit $153,666.13 -$8,876.13 =$144,790 HOW???? I can't get anyone to talk to us. Not the lender the mortgage company the closing attorney. NOBO...

We’re touring a few older two-story homes, and I realized none have clear secondary escape routes upstairs. Do inspectors actually note that, or is it on buyers to think about? I’m surprised it’s not part of the checklist considering how common attic bedrooms are. submitted by /u/blank_waterboard [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1oapw1s/do_home_inspectors_ever_flag_missing_secondary/

Hey guys! I’m looking for a reality check on a long-term plan my girlfriend and I have been working on. We live in Massachusetts, where the average single-family home is around $650K to $700K depending on the town. We’re planning to buy our first home in that range with about $65K down (10%) and live in it. Our goal is to immediately finish the basement as a legal ADU (accessory dwelling unit) with a bathroom and kitchen, basically turning the house into a 2-unit setup. The idea is that the ADU addition plus a kitchen/bath remodel would realistically add around 15% in appraised value, on top of the 2% annual appreciation we’re currently seeing in the area. Once the property hits roughly 20% total value gain, we’d pull equity out through a HELOC and use that as the 10% down payment for the next home, repeating the process every 3 years or so if the numbers work out. The goal isn’t to flip houses but to go heavy into rentals, slowly increasing our portfolio each time using ADU rental...

A lot of agencies now use online dashboards and fixed-fee pricing — Imop.fr is one example in France. It sounds like a move toward more transparency, but do you think the industry can truly be “tech-first,” or does trust still rely mostly on personal relationships? submitted by /u/Ok-Interaction-3166 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1oak8lc/is_technology_really_making_real_estate_more/

I’ve noticed more people turning to digital agencies such as Imop.fr, especially in big cities like Paris. I’m curious if anyone has compared results was the experience faster, cheaper, or about the same as working with a local office? submitted by /u/Equivalent_Cover4542 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1oajcun/online_vs_traditional_agencies_whats_working_best/

I have a 2 bed 2 bath double wide 960 square feet that is in move in ready condition in an all age park in Florida that comes with some appliances, air conditioning units, and has some upgrades. The closets are both walk ins. My husband, who has been a maintenance technician for 4 years and knows how to properly redo homes, put a lot of work into it in order to put it on the market, but he took way too long to do it and the market has cooled a bit. We priced it originally at 45k OBO because FEMA trailers in the same park and single wides with less square footage on the worse side of the park were selling between 28-39k... Long story short, we only get people wanting to do RTO/Subletting, which per the office is not allowed. I've tried knocking down the price, putting in marketplace groups, etc. but even knocking it down to 40k (because my husband doesn't want to do 38 because he thinks we lose haggling power) hasn't done anything and because he took so long to do repairs ...

Hello! So here´s my situation: I bought a house about 1 year ago, last July 2024. Initially, it was my dream home BUT, after spending a year in it, I realized that as a single guy living all alone in a big house, it is A LOT of upkeep and work. Fast forward to now, and by one of those shockingly unexpected moments, I was able to get a European passport due to ancestry and i REALLY love Europe. Anyway I wont bore you with details about my personal preferences, but here's the situation: the house is worth about 285k on the market. I am selling it for that price but its been over a month and sadly, not a single offer. I REALLY want to get rid of the mortgage at this point...and desperate to sell, so id even be willing to sell it for my loan amount which is 240k. It's an American foursquare home, 4 bedrooms, 2000 sq feet, LIVABLE, except it does have knob and tube wiring and the original windows, which means some dont open. realistically, could I get at least 230-240k for my home...

Hi All! A house I viewed on Zillow last month was listed as having 2,004 sq. ft. of living space, while other homes on the same street are around 1,667 sq. ft. (based on visible lot lines). From the aerial view, the exterior doesn’t appear any larger. The only difference is that this house seems to have an extra room—possibly created by converting part of a larger room near the master bedroom, repurposing hallway space, or some combination of interior changes. Would that count as additional living space, or is it just a way to justify a higher price? I’ve always thought that increasing square footage meant expanding beyond the original footprint of the house by extending boundaries. Please let me know you thoughts? https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5229-Del-Vista-Way-Rocklin-CA-95765/17716307_zpid/ submitted by /u/Full_Variation2807 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o9pfj5/sq_footage_addition/

Husband and I are in the final stretch of purchasing our home. We’re negotiating inspection requests. On two separate occasions we’ve noticed vehicles in the driveway. The first time we thought it was the sellers, so when we asked the agent why there was a vehicle at a house that was supposed to be empty post inspection she said no one was at the house. This morning my husband on the way home, noticed two cars in the driveway. Realized the neighbors are using it as their personal driveway… Is this an issue we bring up to our attorney? I don’t know the ins and outs of this and don’t want to make a huge deal if we don’t need to but at the same time it’s quite frustrating…. submitted by /u/Independent-Safe-135 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o8xi79/neighbors_using_the_driveway_of_a_home_were_under/

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Both options are roughly the same price. The townhouse would have double the room, so it would be a 2 bedroom. 2 bath versus the lake front, which is a one bedroom, 1 bath, 700 square feet condo. The condo does not have in suite laundry or garage parking, but it does have amenities like a fitness center pool sauna and game room. The condo is closer to work (10 min) in the townhouse would be twenty to thirty minutes from work. Condo has a gorgeous lake view and is in an area I like better overall. Townhouse offers extra room which is space for a roommate or potential partner. Roommate would offer cash flow obviously if I go back for further education. Again, literally about the same price. HOA fee is 620. submitted by /u/Newwwnurse [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o84d0r/should_i_buy_a_lakefront_condo_or_a_townhouse_in/

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We had some relatives who withdrew their names from title. Is there any way to dispute it that we were the original sole owners so that we don’t get reassessed? submitted by /u/Greedy-Ad-8584 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o7ytqr/property/

I’m trying to aggregate listings from like 10 different sites, and every time one of them updates their layout, my scraper breaks. I don’t want to rebuild selectors from scratch every month. Anyone figured out a way to make this more sustainable? submitted by /u/Melbot_Studios [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o76nsh/real_estate_data_extraction/

Has anyone tried using smart lockers for short term storage? What was your experience like regarding security and accessibility? submitted by /u/awakenedbitch [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o75f5x/suggestions/

Hi everyone. I put an offer in on a 1971 condominium unit that was accepted. We're about a week into escrow and we've had time to create a list of renovations we'd like done to the condo, including removing popcorn ceiling, replacing kitchen cabinets and countertops, and installing new flooring. Although the inside of the unit appears to have been updated since the 70s, I am now very quickly learning about asbestos and the cost of removing it if it is in fact present. Which based on my research, it's very highly likely given the age of the property. My question now becomes what's my next step? I realize that asbestos testing is "invasive" and the seller will most likely decline a request for it. We got a home inspection done, and although nothing alarming came up in the report, we have not yet waived the inspection contingency - which is coming due very soon. I feel exhausted and completely demoralized researching this stuff. Very disappointed that thi...

I am in a situation where I live in Virginia but went under contract with a SC house using VA home loan buying in SC. The Residental Purchase agreement states(is checked) for contingent upon appraisal. Now on the VA HUD Amendment, they put down $0.00 as the value of the house. Then seller countered with me signing an addendum, saying I would pay purchase price by paying the difference between appraised value and purchase price. I signed alot of documents and didnt know what a VA clause was at the time. After the documents were signed, I was told that I could back out if it didnt appraise and/ loan officer could lower loan amount of 385k. Well, here we are. Im being told by the broker in charge, which is also dual agency, that I can not back out of the contract. That I can not back out with a Denial Letter from the Lender stating house was appraised for less than purchase price and I waived that in the addendum. Was informed 2 weeks in that this is agents first time representing a ...

We're about to list our home and we installed a permanent fire escape ladder from the primary bedroom a few years ago. It's a solid, bolted-on system. Is this the kind of feature that might be noted in an appraisal, or is it just a nice-to-have for the right buyer? submitted by /u/Away_You9725 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o6axxw/do_appraisers_note_permanent_safety_features/

Hey guys. Please pardon the possibly really stupid question. Have found mixed info reading online. Situation is this. We own our primary home. It’s worth maybe $425k and we owe about $300k. We inherited my mother’s home a couple of years ago. It’s fully paid off in the same neighborhood. Worth maybe $500k. We have turned it into an AirBnB that is doing very well. I am self employed and make good money. Could show ~$250k take home on my taxes next year, plus the AirBnB revenue. We’d like to move to a larger home soon and turn our home into a second rental. The issue? I was the executor/trustee of my mother’s estate and it absolutely wrecked our credit. Some poor decisions by family members left me personally floating approximately $170k in estate expenses for nearly two years. We had a 800 credit score when she passed. It’s now under 600 due to a bunch of late pays and small charge offs from the mess. Stuff is now all current, but it’s going to take forever for the credit report no...

Hi Realtors 👋 I’m curious :) when clients reach out asking for something very specific like: “I’m looking for a place in [XYZ area] with at least 400 sqm, available next month” How do you usually handle that? For those of you managing 100+ listings, do you find it time-consuming to search through all your data every time a client sends a request like that? Would love to hear how you currently manage these kinds of detailed client queries. submitted by /u/temptingchoc [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o5da0e/curious/

(I am completely new to the home buying process, not sure if this is the right sub, but wanted to give it a try). My family and I are looking for homes, but we only wanted to view homes within our city. We are not desperate to move, but we wanted to know if there was something better out there since we desire a bigger space. We realized we could get the help of a realtor, we signed a Buyer / Realtor agreement with their broker. After viewing 15 homes (which is not a lot i heard), I am feeling nervous because right now, didn't realize the market would be slow this time. Luckily after viewing a bunch of homes, we realized that there's a few zipcodes and specific features that are must-haves. But what if there are no more homes that fit our criteria in the city for a few weeks? Is there a way to keep on waiting until we find a home, while still on contract? I am just afraid of causing a rift with my realtor because they've been so helpful, but it seems like we just won't...

I don't understand people who bash condos. Genuinely wondering what I am missing or simply not understanding. Maybe it's regional? Less appreciation? Yea, that means you buy it cheaper. That's a win. That's like saying, "Condos stink because they are so affordable because they haven't gone crazy". Meanwhile, are you that confident that paying $2mm for a house in Seattle or CA will mean you can sell it for $4mm one day? Things that go crazy in price can also correct in price too. Why does everyone ignore that symmetry? HOA? Great, I don't want loud neighbors with 7 cars parked in the yard. I like rules and regulations. I prefer quiet clean neighbors. Cost increases? Try living in a house with tax increases and a string of endless $20k repairs (roof, HVAC, driveway, siding, windows, foundation, electrical, etc) In a condo, a new roof or driveway cost is shared by 200 people. Super efficient and affordable. I bought an affordable condo 20 years ago. ...

You can see the highway beyond the balcony. https://preview.redd.it/jvs5yb84touf1.jpg?width=360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a2ad97feffe4f8c8f19c695b8816feab59ba6755 submitted by /u/Main_Complaint8230 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o4ptjo/are_these_condos_too_close_to_the_highway_worried/

Hi all, I’m looking for a licensed structural engineer who services the Pasadena, TX area to provide an independent foundation inspection and a short clearance letter for my lender. The home is a 1956 single-story on a slab foundation. It’s a family sale (we’re buying from my boyfriend’s mother who is downsizing), and the lender just needs written confirmation that the foundation is structurally sound. This isn’t for a repair quote — I need a neutral engineer, not a foundation company. Closing is set for October 31, so timing is critical. If you know someone reputable who handles these in Pasadena or greater Houston, please share their info or what the process/cost was like for you. Thanks in advance for any leads! submitted by /u/BinxieBear [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o4ld0w/timesensitive_need_a_structural_engineer_for/

I want to buy a home for retirement. I am looking at lots of options, mostly focusing on the locations that appeal to me. I see lots of Zillow estimates of homes that look like great deals to me. Are these estimates accurate, even though similar houses in the same area that are for sale are usually priced much higher? If so, is it realistic for me to try to make offers to owners that do not have their homes listed? Would a realtor even consider helping me do this? Or, do these values indicate that the houses listed for sale are overpriced, and I should just lowball until someone accepts? Are houses today tending to sell far below list prices, or ??? submitted by /u/chewybrian [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o4mcon/making_offers_on_houses_not_listed_for_sale/

The youngest of my adult children is looking at Condos in metropolitan area in the Southeast U.S. Due to the unbelievable cost of home ownership compared to earnings currently, that’s all this adult child can reasonably purchase. He has saved $50K for the down payment. I know the drawbacks such as less appreciation than townhouse and SFH, and HOA fees and possible increases. I want to support his decision and support the decision wholeheartedly. For him, I believe it’s a sense of accomplishment. TIA. submitted by /u/Carpetdime2024 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o3szzs/need_all_the_positives_for_purchasing_a_condo_as/

We purchased our home in California in February of 2022. We’ve been paying our taxes and insurance out of the escrow account set up by the lender. I just got a copy of our property tax statement from the county assessor today and it has the former owners name on under “owner.” And, more worrying the taxes I’ve been paying have been have been at the old owners rate. I pulled my property information from the assessors web site. It shows all the correct information about our purchase in 2022, including correct dollar amount. But, under “owner,” the old owners name is still listed. Seemingly, the name was recorded incorrectly at time of purchase. I’ve reached out to the title company that managed the sale about the error. Looking back, I’ve been paying taxes on my home as if it was worth $400k less for the past (almost) 4 years. What can I expect to happen now? Will they demand the $16k(?) in taxes from the past 4 years? Will they just correct it moving forward? Will they reassess my ho...

Wat are capital gains submitted by /u/Klutzy-Bluebird-3851 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o3ogsk/capital_gains/

Hello, Hoping for some advice-this is actually related to seller disclosures in combination with home inspection. I live in AR if that makes any difference. We have a house we are selling that was built in the 70s. When we bought it, we tested for asbestos because there were ceiling repairs needed that we wanted the sellers to handle, but were concerned about the material. We had them encapsulate it with floating drywall over the old ceiling based on the advice of an environmental consultant we hired. It is considered mitigated. This was in 2017. Now, we are selling the house. We decided to include the info about having asbestos but being mitigated in our sellers disclosure, but twice now we have gotten offers and they have terminated during their 10 day window as a result of feeling nervous about asbestos. It feels like we are being penalized by buyers for having the knowledge and fixing the problem, as any house that age has the potential. Any advice to not get burned a third time...

My house just went under contract. Exciting! I have another house picked out, but have not made an offer yet. I work for the federal government and am now concerned I won’t be able to obtain a mortgage until the government shutdown is over. I “should” receive back pay, since it it signed into law, but I hear the threats. Anyone have advice? My current home is selling for $742k. I owe around $300k. New home asking price is $725k, but it is overpriced and sitting. Both homes are in MD. My mortgage broker said I may be able to draw from my 401k ($500k+) to show income, until the shutdown is over, but I’m only 50 years old and single. Can I even do this? I have around $35k in cash, so I can afford to live for a bit. I will have to find temporary housing until I close on a new home. I’m fortunate to have my parents nearby or could pay upfront to rent. On a positive note, I have time to pack! 🤦🏽‍♀️ I realize I am very fortunate to be in this situation, I’m just trying to navigate where...

Settling Monday. Inspected today and asked about an area approximately 7 x 1.5 m at the front of the lot. It’s like a chunk of the left side of the front lawn, runs to the pavement. The neighbours appear to be in control of this area but I think it’s mine. Of course I will chat to them in a friendly way but is there anything I should do before booking a surveyor? The 2021 picture of the lot plan from the contract show parallel boundaries. No cutout. Thanks very much. submitted by /u/Venice320 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o2w61v/property_boundary_advice/

Hey all, I live in Georgia and I'm looking to buy a home. My background is in Finance and Accounting so I feel comfortable shopping Self-Represented and have been researching the process and industry intensively. I'm Pre-Qualified and have the assets to purchase the home cash even if I wasn't, and I have been letting listing agents know. Most of the listing agents I've worked with have been willing to show me whatever home I want. Theres one agent who has ignored my calls and texts about a property, but the list price of the home was just cut again. As a fiduciary to the seller, the listing agent is currently acting in bad faith, correct? I understand very few people are buying homes and refusing to show a qualified buyer a home before cutting the price seems like a very cut-and-dry failure to uphold his fiduciary duty. I currently intend to give him until the end of the day to reach out to me for a tour before messaging him to remind him of this duty, and will reque...

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPlZ0vTEqy2/?igsh=bGR0d203emoxdGZs REAL ESTATE EXPERT | Dreams into Reality Buy | Sell | Invest | NRI’S | HNI’S. +91-9666033388 submitted by /u/MrMario5556 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o22ia8/thukkuguda_premium_plots_and_villas/

The stress alone of the process almost makes me wish I never did this. lol jk, but I’m curious I got a text saying “We did get the initial underwriting review and we are still good moving forward, so that is great news!” Not sure what exactly it means, anyone who can maybe explain I’d appreciate it. My fear is paying all this money to get the house inspected, appraisal, earnest money and then it get denied or something, especially like days before closing. I would be gutted lol submitted by /u/Turbulent_Sound_369 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o20cst/first_time_using_my_va_loan/

Looking to buy a home with a 2 bedroom full basement but it isnt counted in the house (listed as a 3bed home) will this be an issue later? submitted by /u/KoL-whitey [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o185js/opinion_request/

Hey everyone! I’m part of a tech team that helps businesses use AI to make their workflow smoother. Right now, we’re talking to real estate people (agents, brokers, or small teams) to figure out which parts of the job are the biggest pain in the ass, the stuff that eats your time or drives you crazy. We’re offering a free AI automation consultation to help identify what can be automated, things like: 🏠 lead management 📅 appointment scheduling 📧 follow-ups 🧾 reports or data entry Basically, we want to understand your daily grind and show you how AI could take some of that load off, no sales pitch, just ideas and real examples. If you’re down to chat or want to vent about what tasks you hate most, drop a comment or DM me 😄 submitted by /u/Comfortable-Tax6197 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o17uab/real_estate_folks_whats_the_most_annoying_part_of/

As per latest Eurostat data, house prices in Cyprus only rose by 1% year-on-year in Q2 2025, compared to an average of 5%+ across the EU. While countries like Portugal (+17.2%), Bulgaria (+15.5%), and Hungary (+15.1%) are seeing rapid growth, Cyprus seems to be in a stabilization phase. Quarterly growth was just 0.2%, showing the market has really cooled compared to early 2025.It’s interesting because while much of Europe is dealing with affordability issues, Cyprus might actually be becoming more balanced for buyers and investors. submitted by /u/LaMaisonRealEstate [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o140qu/cyprus_house_prices_stay_steady_while_the_rest_of/

Just bought a home, and moved in last week. Seller was never living in the home, they fixed it up and sold it for profit.. We discovered two majors leaks, we had a leak from our ceiling, upstairs was our hallway bathroom, leak was coming from shower pipe in the wall, I got a plumber to fix and contacted a restoration company to water mitigation and demo for water damages… we also noticed that our master bathroom was leaking from where the shower drain meets the pan. I’m at lost on what legal action I can take.. I shouldn’t be held accountable for issues I could not see. submitted by /u/HuckleberryNo7240 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o13e44/bought_a_home_and_found_two_majors_leaks_what_are/

Been scrolling through a few property sites lately while looking at potential investments, and honestly, they all start to feel the same. Every one promises “verified listings” or “secure deals,” but it’s tough to tell what’s actually real. I recently watched this amazing presentation about Passo by Beyond on YouTube, https://youtu.be/GrnGaHEff8A?si=DDDNDulgKTELnBRp and it got me thinking about how many platforms are genuinely changing the real estate game versus just adding another middle layer. For anyone who’s been browsing or investing online, do you feel like these kinds of digital tools really help you find better options, or do they just make things more complicated? Curious to hear how others are navigating the online real estate space lately. submitted by /u/ExoticIce3419 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o0ei2c/are_real_estate_platforms_even_worth_trusting/

Hey everyone, I’ve recently launched a small call center here in Egypt focused on supporting U.S.-based real estate businesses — mainly investors, wholesalers, and agents who need help with cold calling, lead qualification, and appointment setting . Our team is trained to talk with U.S. homeowners, verify interest, and set qualified appointments, but as we grow, I want to make sure we’re doing things ethically, professionally, and effectively . I’d love to hear from other business owners or investors who’ve worked with remote or overseas calling teams: What makes a remote calling partner truly valuable for your real estate business? How do you handle trust, contracts, and payment when working internationally? Any common pitfalls to avoid when dealing with cold calling in the U.S. real estate market? I’m not trying to sell anything — just hoping to connect with experienced people, learn from your insights, and make sure we’re building something that genuinely adds value. Tha...

Hey all, I’m starting to think about buying a condo, that can potentially be a forever space whenever I may need, but also a rentable property for when I’m not in Oregon.. where do I start? Thank ya submitted by /u/IndependencePast3163 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1o08bsy/investing/

Has anyone used or know of someone who has used this program? What was your experience like? Home Sweet Texas Home Loan Program. submitted by /u/Icy-Chance9014 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1nziy9v/home_sweet_texas_home_loan/

I work on the road and sleep in the truck to save money. I am not as opposed to buying a house and paying myself as I am to flushing money down the drain on hotels. Would it be fraud if I got an fha loan and rented out 2/3 rooms and was only at the house on holidays and long weekends? submitted by /u/Homersimpsonpimpin [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1nze486/fha_loan_workin_on_the_road/

Hi all, We’re first-time buyers and have just had our offer accepted on a probate property in England. It was originally on the market for £470k, reduced to £450k, and our offer was accepted just below that. The seller’s solicitor and our solicitor happen to be from the same company (different branches). Our lender says this is technically allowed as long as we consent, and if a conflict of interest arises, one side has to step down. But I’m worried: • Normally, your solicitor is meant to “fight your corner” and protect your interests. If they are technically colleagues, I’m concerned they won’t push as hard. • Some people told me even independent solicitors won’t necessarily “fight” that much, so maybe it makes no difference. • Because this is a probate sale, I’m worried there might be extra legal risks (unclear title, undisclosed debts, potential beneficiary disputes). • My solicitor said they will check the grant of probate, but they cannot demand to see the will. That makes me ...

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We’re in our mid-to-late 40s, with one independent adult child (already working) and another still in high school. Financial snapshot: Net worth: ~$8.1M (plus $1.5M primary residence, owned outright) Household income: ~$550K (down from ~$800K after one of us took a lower-stress job and we relocated) Breakdown: MSFT, GOOG, AMZN: ~$4.8M (held for ~15 years, ~$500K in unrealized capital gains tax liability) Private equity: ~$1.5M 401k + Roth: ~$1.2M Real estate investments: ~$200K Miscellaneous stocks: ~$200K HSA: ~$125K 529: ~$50K (enough to cover 4 years in-state tuition) Primary residence: Bought recently for $1.5M, paid in cash. Annual expenses: ~$150K (including travel). The situation: Most of our net worth comes from long-held tech stock (employee awards). I’ve reached a senior staff-equivalent level, but I’m burned out by corporate politics and don’t see myself lasting more than another 5 years. Watching our portfolio swing $100K+ monthly also makes me ques...

Hi all, feeling like I may have made a mistake in this crazy circumstance of buying a house. I just put an offer in on a house in upstate NY that has a 20 year old roof, disclosed on a mandatory dislosure form required by NY law. The roof looked ok to me, I know the life of a roof is usually 20-25 years. This was a perfect house for us otherwise, so I'm doing the math in my head thinking, 'ok we get an inspection, if it comes back needing immediate attention we ask for concessions or walk, and if it comes back saying another ~2 years probably, we go forward and plan to replace in the next 2 years'. I'm ok with that. What I can't do is dip tens of thousands into a down payment, then immediately within 30 days or whatever find another 20K for a roof. After putting in the offer last night, I was spiraling out of control and reading about how apparently insurance companies may not cover a roof based on that age, even if the inspection comes back fine. Or they could ...

Hey all, been a plain old landlord for a few traditional stick build multi-families in the northeast for a while & am now exploring NEW builds with pre-fab/modular units. Looking specifically at how to make the numbers work in tighter markets like the northeast where housing inventory is scarce and construction costs keep climbing. After interviewing 15 modular builders across the Northeast (container homes, 3D printing, you name it), we’re modeling average build costs around $155 per square foot, which seems to sit in the middle of most mid quotes. If you’ve ever played in this pre-fab/modular/non-traditional home builds space, I’d love to know… What was the hardest part of the process that you didn’t anticipate? How did local inspectors or planning boards treat your project? Were there cost surprises (site prep, cranes, foundation work, utilities)? How’s the build quality, insulation, and energy performance held up? If you were to do it again, what would you do different...

as soon as you open door there’s a strong smell of old cooking ( fish meat etc ) i’ve mopped the kitchen floor and surfaces , taken bin out and cleaned the air fryer it’s a small house. i usually open windows when cooking …. do the walls need painting ? is it the cabinets ? we had a viewing the other day and the viewers commented on the smell submitted by /u/Large-Estimate-1788 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1nwtm1i/strange_smell_in_house/

So for the last week my partner and I have felt like we won the lottery. We found the house we loved in a neighborhood we never thought we could afford, made the best offer we could and were chosen even with better offers on the table. The house is from the 1930’s and has plenty of issues that we’ll need to address, but the appraiser went in this week and while we were happy it appraised higher than what we offered, she left conditions. Theres a bathroom in the basement that has been there at least since the 70’s (as per tax assessor documents) that she is saying we need to pull a permit on. Theres a good chance the permit was either part of the houses original design, or not digitized and in a physical folder, but we’re very nervous. The sellers realtor called our lender EXTREMELY mad about the situation and there are other backup offers they can go with. We were scheduled to close on the 10th, and if push came to shove we’d absolutely pay to just have the bathroom ripped out, but we...

Fiancée and I have been searching for homes for ~1.5yrs, we finally got an offer accepted on one. We offered $267K ($12K under) on a gorgeous house built in 1882. Real Estate Agent is a family friend and has been absolutely phenomenal through the whole thing. We had our DD window, and the inspector found a few minor things but nothing worth cancelling the deal over. Seller agreed to cover a small portion of closing costs because a lot of the outlets were ungrounded. I'm somewhat handy, and have some very handy family members, so I figured we could do it ourselves. They also hired an HVAC company to inspect and certify the furnace and AC, as they were pretty old. We had our final walkthrough on Monday (and pushed closing to Friday because some trash was not taken out of the garage as agreed to). It has now been taken care of, I'm told. Here's the problem: during our final walkthrough, we noticed some active knob and tube wiring that the inspector missed somehow, despite it...

I lost my husband last year & it has been hard to deal with. I'm a ( now single) Mom of 4 & we really want to move out of state( closer to hometown). The only thing holding me back is this house. Can anyone please tell me the quickest , most hassle free way I could potentially sell my 4 bedroom home? submitted by /u/Lamariposavolo78 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1nws02s/ideas_needed/

Context: I lost a deal last month because the contract template didn't include a required disclosure. By the time I corrected it, the seller had moved on. Question: Do you have a personal checklist or workflow to make sure all the state-required clauses, dates, and notices are included before sending a contract to a buyer or seller? Any best practices to share? submitted by /u/ProfessionalRow6208 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1nvxgyj/tips_for_preventing_compliance_delays_missing/