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How big should I make my downpayment?

How big should I make my downpayment? If i can squeeze and put more than 20% down should I? I'm also worried about having a cushion if something breaks on the house.

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Should we remodel half the home?

Our home is outdated and we want to sell. We could afford to remodel half the home, but is it worth it? Does it look weird if only 1 floor of our 2 story home is renovated? Or would the increase in home value outweigh the cost of the reno?

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What needs to be left behind after selling?

What items need to be left behind after selling? I'm assuming appliances. What else? Thanks

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Does landscaping add value?

Our home has minimal landscaping. If we landscape will it add value? If so, is there a limit on how much we should spend to get value?

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Can I sign closing papers electronically?

We are closing on our house while we are on vacation 1,000 miles away. Can I do it all electronically? What happens if we can be there?

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Different loan for renovations?

Hi, We're looking to buy a home and are open to renovating an older home. Will we need a different kind of loan for a home that will require renovations? Or do we take out 2 loans? How does this work?

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Should I appeal my property taxes?

We're already paying a hefty sum every year in property taxes. And every year they're going up. Should I appeal my property taxes to try to get them reduced? Or do I just need to accept the increase in property taxes?

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Property value and taxes have gone way up?

We received our tax assessment and our property value went way up. This also means our taxes went up significantly. Do we have any recourse to fight the increase in property taxes? We live in Illinois.

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What are red flags when buying a flipped house?

What are red flags when buying a flipped house? I've seen some houses that clearly were quickly and cheaply flipped. Or some that look good, but I'm still concerned that it's poorly done and cosmetics are just covering problems.

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Are there property investment groups to join?

I want to invest in property/properties, but I don't want the responsibility of managing it or incurring all the costs. Are there property investment groups to join? Like a pool of investors that all buy property and share the profit or loss? If these exist, how can I find one?

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