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Why would this property sell for only $1M in "03--when valued much higher today in bad mkt.

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:03:00 GMT

122 Bainbridge St.,Phila,PA

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seller broke contract question....

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:49:00 GMT

hi, i was under contract with a home. i made a deposit and also paid for the inspection and the apprasail. out of the blue the seller wanted out. am i able to file a legit claim to get my money back from the seller. i already got my deposit back but i want my inspection and appraisal fees back. any help would be helpful...thank you iin advanced.

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What tax rebates are available for refurbishes houses in Phila Pa

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:12:00 GMT

I plan to move to Phila Pa and I am interested in refurbishing a row home. Most cities offer tax rebates for a period of 5 to 10 years is this avaialble in Phila if so what are the qualifications.

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Can I still receive the 6,500?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:20:00 GMT

We sold our house after 4yrs 11mos and 7 days, our house was only on the market for 4 days when we accepted an offer and was closed within 30 days. We moved in with the in-laws while we looked for a new home. We are waiting on the bank's approval on our shortsale offer. Just checking to see if I could get some of my TAX money back

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is the house at 4007 KENDRICK STREET, PA 19136 still available for sale ?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:34:00 GMT

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which web site can i found short sale houses for sale?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:59:00 GMT

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is the house at 8139 crispin st pa 19136 still availbel for sale ?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:05:00 GMT

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Does anybody no of any banks that do No Doc loans?

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:34:00 GMT

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when a home is for sale for a 100$ what are the hidden costs involved during purchase and thereaft

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:19:00 GMT

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For a Forclosing house, what steps are needed to research attached liabilities?

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:40:00 GMT

I would like to buy a house at a Sheriffs Sale and understand that many liens follow the house. What are all the steps to research? I know to go to the courthouse to look online for mortgages, but what about other liens? Also, if you wait until the house doesnt sell at auction and it goes back to the attorney are the liens attached then null and void?
Thanks!

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What is a buyer's agent responsibilities between offer acceptance and closing?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:31:00 GMT

My fiance and I closed on a house in Philadelphia PA recently but are concerned over what took place between when the offer was accepted and the closing itself - specifically around the requested repairs after our home inspection. The house which we purchased was a complete rehab and we requested a handful of repairs (as recommended by a home inspector) to be submitted to the seller (as per the inspection contingency in the contract).

To our understanding our buyer's agent submitted the repairs to the listing agent, and the listing agent had the seller make the repairs. Our agent confirmed that the repairs were done and we would be able to move forward with closing. During the final walk-thru we saw that the result of the "repairs," some of which were done poorly others were not done at all. We submitted a request to correct the repairs for our buyer's agent to pass onto the seller.

However, at closing the seller and seller's agent refused to conduct any further repairs and informed us that the repairs were done as a "courtesy." As our agent had NOT submitted the original repairs as a contract amendment - rather the repairs were submitted as an email. Additionally our agent also did NOT submit an amendment to extend the repair contingency. Finally, as icing on the cake our agent had NOT forwarded the repair corrections as an amendment after our walk-thru to the seller at all. Unfortunately because of these missing amendmants we were contractually bound to close on the property and did so, but are not particularly satisfied with our buyer's agent. What (if any) options exist to deal with our buyer's agent/agency who is now unresponsive?

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I AM TRYNA BUY A HOUSE. i AM A FIRST TIME HOME BUYER.

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:45:00 GMT

I NEED HELP FINDING HOME FOR THAT I CAN BUY. HOW CAN I GO ABOUT BUYING A HOME UP HERE IN NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA?

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im looking to wholesale properties/ i take it for sale by owner would be the best way to go, right?

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:44:00 GMT

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I don't see an email contact for this house: 313 W Durham. Where do I find it?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:58:00 GMT

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$185k-$200k house, 5% down, ideally, how much money should i prepare by settlement?

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:31:00 GMT

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house details

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:04:00 GMT

What is the Zillo site that gives you the data, date a house was constructed and square feet and all particulars.
albertschmidt627@msn.com

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Do you have a list of realestate foreclosures in the Philadelphia centra; city area?

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:39:00 GMT

Primarilly interested in the small one bedroom condo scene, located from China town to Society Hill and SkoyulKill to the Delaware rivers.

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Is anyone interested in buying a Green Home? I mean a serious green home (not Green Washing). The

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:45:00 GMT

View of the Green Roof (and roof deck), over looking the center city skyline.

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I had no idea you could buy a home with no cash down these days.... Let me know if possible

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:53:00 GMT

I could afford a $1000 monthly mortgage payment comfortably. I feel I'm wasting my money paying $850 rent.

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Can a full-time doctoral (grad) student buy a 1st home? Am I considered low-income?

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:03:00 GMT

I will be a full-time doctoral student in graduate school and would like to buy my first home. Will a mortgage company give me a loan? Will I be considered low-income? I have excellent credit (>800) and 10-15% saved for a down payment. How does full-time school status affect abilities to be qualified for a mortgage?

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