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Using one property as collateral to buy a second property?

Would it be possible to use a current condominium as collateral to purchase (trade up) to a second condo with the idea of moving from the first one to the second condo? The reason I ask is because I would like to move to Springfield, IL, but may have to settle for the Champaign-Urbana area if nothing materializes in Springfield over a specific time-frame. If I bought a property in Champaign, I would look to transition to Springfield as soon as a desirable property was available. Thanks for your time.

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What happens to your home when you die?

Wondering both for myself and aging parent. I am hesitant to ask my parent about it or they'll think I'm wishing this on them. But I'm also wondering what will happen? Or is there something we should talk about to prepare? I know it's a tough topic, but it's also a reality.

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Is land a good investment?

We've wanted to buy a second home with the hope of renting it, but financially that is out of reach right now. So, we're considering buying land and just waiting to build until we have the finances to do so. I know it wouldn't give us an income like a rental, but it's also something we can afford and would hopefully gain value over time. Worst case, we would sell it in the future. So, is land a good investment?

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Where can I find a realtor who deals in HUD homes, foreclos?

Rent to own. 74 yr old retired senior needs a place to live. first time home buyer. Any part of town is good.

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What will Trump's housing initiative do?

Can you explain what Trump's housing ideas mean? Will this affect my home value? Or will it make it cheaper to buy a new home? Who does this affect? And how? Can you explain it in basic terms? TY.

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I am currently paying for a fully finished basement ?

Two of the bedrooms we counted have cement floors in one room is no walls or ceiling just the boards. How do I know if those count towards square footage and therefore my payment.

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Does my realtor have a legal responsibility to disclose ?

We bought a house and moved into Jan 3. That night the furnace went out. It was high efficiency furnace in attic. Condensation and freezing caused to stop. Roof also needs replaced sooner than we were led to believe. Had 4 HVAC pros say to replace it. Shouldn’t our realtor made us completely aware of the problems?

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Am I responsible for paying debts?

My dad unexpectedly passed away. He was behind on his mortgage and all of his bills. Am I expected to come up with the money to pay all of this? I don't have the money to pay for everything he owes. What do I do?

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Splitting with partner. How do I get my share of the house?

My partner and I own a house together. However, I paid the entire downpayment. We're splitting up and my partner is insisting that we split the proceeds 50/50. But I should get a bigger percentage of the sale, since I paid the downpayment. What are my options for getting my fair share? If my partner refuses, do I need to hire a lawyer?

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Can my house not be photographed?

We're selling our house. Can we ask that the inside of our house not be photographed? We're private people and don't want photos of our house or our kids rooms floating around or put on social media. We have professional listing photos, and would prefer that any potential buyer refer to those. We could even compromise and allow personal photos after an offer is put in. However, we don't want casual buyers coming through our house and taking photos and videos of it. It makes us uncomfortable. How do we navigate this?

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