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Buying a House
Asked by J.L. from Kansas City
on May 14, 2007
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Hi there! My husband and i have decided that we need a bigger house. We currently live in Olathe, but are willing to move within a 15-20 mile radius. We also would l...
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- Karen Morris with White & Associates is great. She's very conscientious.
- I know a fabulous realtor, his name is Jim Smith. His number is ###-###-####. He is about 70 years old and one of the honest people I have ever met and for a realtor...
- Take a look at this house. It only has 3 bedrooms but has the acreage you may be looking for and could possibly add on. Didn't know about your price range, but hope th...
Buying House Next to Farm
Asked by M.G. from Washington DC
on April 26, 2010
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We are thinking of buying a house in another state that has a backyard next to a farm. We found out that the farm is an organic strawberry farm but don't know anything...
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- We used to live next to a farm. Matter of fact, 3 sides of us were surrounded by corn fields. Yes, I would take the other ladies advice and talk to the owners. Find ...
- I'm a farmer's wife. We have dairy cows. Organic is supposed to be 'natural', pesticide free...My first question, since it's Strawberries, is, do they have a farm stan...
- I grew up on a farm and it was nice to have the room to roam. Definitely talk to the farmer, but also visit with any other neighbors as well.
Buying a House. Is It Really This Hard
Asked by C.Z. from Sioux City
on April 23, 2012
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Ok so long story short me and bf and boys are in a small house. It is a fine fit but we are renting and it was only supposed to be temporary. We thought we had a house...
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- We got pre-approved for a loan, so, no, it wasn't that hard...the hardest thing was finding something we liked. See about getting pre-approved. Good luck!
- When we bought our (first and also after we sold and then bough our current) house we had to be PRE-APPROVED for a loan. At least that is what our realtor wanted us t...
- Building our first home was easy! Did I mention that was twenty years ago and my ex's dad sat on the board of the bank? :p That is the gods truth. My now husband an...
Buying Our First house...I Think
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on March 13, 2012
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We have a contract on our first house, yay! However it is missing it's air conditioning unit, so we will have to replace it. The house is nice, and has been sitting va...
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- Congratulations!!! have you done and inspection on the home to make sure the pipes are still working? that would scare me having a house vacant for SIX YEARS!! YIKE...
- We bought our house via short sale. Darn thing nearly gave me an ulcer ;-) I think we made an offer in June and the owner accepted within days. Then, in August, I...
- Congratulations! It's possible that it could move faster, I think banks try to move faster these days to get things off the books, so it could be done sooner. I sugges...
Mom Whose Thinking of Buying a home...HELP!!
Asked by L.F. from Charlotte
on April 9, 2008
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Sorry to sound desperate but my DH & I are trying to get pre-approved for a home. We have talked to a Mortgage Banker and just recently, a Mortgage Broker. They both...
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- I bought my first home with a first time home buyer assistance down payment loan from the city where I live. I first went through a home buyer education series, spent ...
- Hi L. and Shanna, I'm in a similar situation. I'm in the Charlotte, NC area. In everyone's experience, is a realtor like Shanna described your best bet in finding ...
- Hehe, I know your pain! It took us several years to buy the house we're in now. We talked to the bank, talked to brokers, and had our heades spinning by the time it ...
To Have or Not to Have a House
Asked by B.B. from Los Angeles
on April 18, 2009
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Hi fellow mom's,I wanted to get feedback and advice in regards to our living arrangements, and how many out there can relate to my situation right now. For the moment ...
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- Re space, do whatever feels right to you. Re Corona, why there? There are tons of houses in the San Fernando valley that might work, and will make you feel more like...
- Ugh...why Corona? LOL! Why not try the Valley...that would be a really easy commute to BH. Or the South Bay. I grew up in Harbor City....right between Torrance and...
- Hi! We are just renting a duplex in Plya Del rey and even tho it is small, we love it! We have 2 br and an office but we are TTC our 2nd baby so pretty soon it might...
Help Buying a House with a Living Room and Family.. How to Furnish??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on May 26, 2011
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Our current house has a living room only. We are looking at bigger homes that have the traditional colonial floor plan. living room, family room and dining room kitc...
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- My house has both. Our family room - the one adjacent to the kitchen - has couches and a tv. What would be our formal living room is filled with toys and is offici...
- Well, what does your family love to do??? Turn it into what you desire. Our 'formal living room' has a grand piano and a sitting area for listening plus lots of in...
- Tv in one room, and a space for all other activities in the other, - such as somewhere to sit and read, a play area for the kids, somewhere to do your own crafts (if y...
Buying a House Question - Not Mommy Related
Asked by A.Z. from Allentown
on June 29, 2012
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My family and I have lived in our current home for 5 years and we have been discussing buying something larger since we are outgrowing our current place. We want to b...
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- I'd stay put unless I could find something I could do from home during the day. I would hesitate to give up nights and weekends with my husband. There are legitimate...
- I would put my house on the market first and if it sold then I would buy another house. I don't think your house will sell very quickly so I would not even look. Th...
- I suggest staying for a few years. I worked part-time evenings and weekends. It began to take a toll on me, my marriage and family. I ended up quitting when my 2nd ...
Buying a House W/ Not-so-good Credit
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on April 13, 2010
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My husband & I are really tired of renting & would love to be able to buy a house. My credit isn't horrible, it's just limited/new. My husband has some debts, but it...
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- Give Ron Stuart at RMCN Credit Services, Inc. a call at ###-###-#### or toll free # 888.4.my.repair. He is a great guy and will be honest with you if he can help. Good...
- Do you know why the mortgage company turned you down? VA loans generally have the most relaxed guidelines. Finding out the reason for being denied would be the first...
- First I would do some research... sit down together and figure out what you can afford as a monthly mortgage. Many relator websites will have a mortgage calculate on h...
Renting an Apartment on Campus or Buying a House or Condo off Campus
Asked by L.E. from Los Angeles
on March 27, 2010
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Hi, All,
I was recently admitted to a doctoral program in Southern California. The university is located in a city fifty miles from my current apartment. As a mothe...
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- I agree with everyone else - ease, convenience, subsidized and close by daycare, no commute, nearby families in the same boat as emotional support system, etc. The kid...
- Hi L., Based on what you've said in your post, I would never even consider buying a house at this point in your life. With hubby being out of town so much, it's no...
- I would agree with everyone. I think until you settle into the program school housing would be the best. It very tempting to try and buy during this time....low pric...
