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I came across a vacant land (raw land, seasonal access, no hydro, no well). We want to buy it and build a vacation home.Listing price is $250,000. It has been ok market for 500 days.Owner bought this land for $200,000...
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If the listing price is 100000 for a short sale, shell I offer the same amount or counter offer the lander and if I do counter offer what is the percentage I should offer?
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I'm in an awkward position with a family member who has offered to buy my 1/12 interest in a partnership that owns underlying real estate appraised 5 months ago. My grandather left the property to his 4 kids and 8 gra...
What's difference between getting a deal under contract and and writing an offer?Are those 2 separated agreements?
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Hello AllMy names Ian. I'm new to biggerpockets, my day job I'm a firefighter/paramedic. I've predominantly done some investing in the stockmarkets and other facets, but am looking to get into RE. I've been actively ...
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I'm a real estate newbie.
I mailed my first offer to an out of town seller (without a deposit).
I sent an Option Contract for Sale/Purchase.
Owner asking $159K for a beautifully renovated 2 Br, 1 Ba., Screened
Patio/P...
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So, I'm working a short sale and just received counter offers from both the banks (1st and 2nd) so I have a max amount I will be paying for the property and now the owner tells me his dad wants to buy it from me all c...
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Hi!
I'm new to the board! Looks like a great place with great tips!
I have a question... I have several friends who, here in MIA, are using promissory notes as an escrow deposit?? With so many foreclosures here, the...
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Hi Guys,
Here's the situation. We're first time homebuyers looking for foreclosure homes in CT. It's real pricey here because of the proximity to NYC.
We have a real estate agent that specializes in short sales/for...
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Legally speaking: Can a listing agent refuse to present an offer?On June 1, 2015 By Lorie Garland, Assistant Vice President of Legal ServicesThe OAR Legal Assistance Hotline receives an array of real estate-related le...