Answers by Jennifer Schill

Holly that is an important question if you plan to sell your home in the near future. But, if you are wanting to customize it to what suits you, it doesn't sound like you plan to sell soon. If you do plan to sell, the question should be what remodeling projects provide the highest ROI? This question, of course, depends on many factors, including location. Best to ask a local agent.

I am not a lawyer, and this is a contract question, but I would expect the current owner. Hopefully, there is a home warranty in place.

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This is not a real estate agent question.

You might be amazed at the number of loan products there are out there. Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, TSAHC, is as good a place to start as any. They have many resources to help her get started.

I cannot think of any reason not to toss them.

Hi Ryan! Stop worrying. Enjoy your house and take care of it. Property values may fluctuate in the short term, but generally increase over time, unless neglected or poorly located. Nothing "happens", except your equity grows.

Texas has required disclosure forms for property conditions. A good real estate agent will be familiar with these forms and insist you fill them out truthfully and fully.

There are listing photos and then there are professionally photographed listing photos. Each agent is different, and you should ask each agent you interview about their marketing plan, specifically the listing photos.

The seller should answer honestly when providing the seller disclosure notice, a required form in Texas, with exceptions. However, trust but verify is always a good policy. Using the expertise of an agent you trust is also always a good idea

Ask a lender.

Generally, buy a house and live in it while making improvements or renting out a room or more. Whether it is worth it depends somewhat on you.

I cannot say definitively about your state, but in Texas furniture is not included in the sale price. It is negotiated separately.

This is a question for law enforcement.

Price it right.

Short answer-talk to your agent about a leaseback. Paperwork required.

Simple answer is yes. You should have until the end of your lease + 30 days.

You might want to look into the Freddie Mac Home Possible Mortgage in regards to your question. sf.freddiemac.com/homepossible

Are you asking for a valuation of your home?