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4 December 2024 | 2 replies
Our plan was to do the traditional house-hack, but things haven’t gone as planned.During some self-testing followed by professional testing, we discovered lead in several high-traffic areas of the home.
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3 December 2024 | 8 replies
For first-timers, leveraging programs like down payment assistance or FHA loans can make a big difference.
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3 December 2024 | 0 replies
always allow the market to tell you how much a home is worth instead of going with what you think a house is worth Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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3 December 2024 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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3 December 2024 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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4 December 2024 | 10 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
30 November 2024 | 0 replies
I’m not able to personally qualify for cash out refinances.I’m looking to sell my home located in Southwest Florida in a HOA community but want to remain in the home to lease- 3 years or more.Does anyone have experience with this type of program or have any suggestions for me on where to look to get this done.
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29 November 2024 | 10 replies
Hi James,I see you are in Brandon Turner First deal program.
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3 December 2024 | 0 replies
always allow the market to tell you how much a home is worth instead of going with what you think a house is worth Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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4 December 2024 | 2 replies
Only an experienced individual or professional should try this.