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Can Boyfriend legally get money off my sale of the house?
Hi we moved to FL in Aug 2021. He gave me 20k to put down on the house. I put down the other 120k. He’s not on the title or the loan. Does he have the legal right to any proceeds from the sale?
Asked by Erika Spencer | Cape Coral, FL | 05-26-2023 | 1,044 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago
How can I save money on a mortgage loan?
Is there anything I can do to save money on a mortgage?
Asked by Misha | San Diego, CA | 05-22-2023 | 929 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago
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.
Asked by Jerry | Franklin, WI | 05-22-2023 | 533 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago
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?
Asked by Brian | Chicago, IL | 05-15-2023 | 492 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago
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.
Asked by Michael | Frankfort, IL | 05-15-2023 | 679 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 2 years ago
Invest or pay off mortgage?
I have a low-interest rate on my house thanks to the recent years of low-interest mortgage rates. Is it better to pay an extra $200/month to pay down my mortgage or should I take that money and invest it?
Asked by Garrett | Alexandria, VA | 04-24-2023 | 1,023 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 3 years ago
Do you pay taxes when you sell a house?
Do you pay taxes when you sell a house?
Asked by Charlotte | Buffalo, NY | 03-27-2023 | 919 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 3 years ago
Can I use my 401K to buy a house... (if so should I?)?
Can I use my 401K to buy a house? Should I use my 401K to buy a house? First time home buyer and I need additional cash for the downpayment. I have decades before retirement and I'm thinking of using my 401K for the downpayment.
Asked by Brent | St. Louis, MO | 03-20-2023 | 876 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 3 years ago
Who pays realtor fees with a for sale by owner house?
Who pays real estate agent fees with a FSBO house?
Asked by Todd | Alexandria, VA | 03-06-2023 | 1,611 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 3 years ago
When selling and buying do I pay closing costs on both?
Selling one house and buying a new one... do I pay closing costs on both homes? Do I pay different closing costs for each home? How are they different?
Asked by Evelyn | Marinette, WI | 03-01-2023 | 1,641 Views | Finance & Legal Info | Updated 3 years ago
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