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When I received the offer we spoke by phone, and he negotiated on my behalf.  We negotiated a deal, and I sent the edited contract with my signature and initials on the changes we discussed.  The following day, I asked for contract from buyer with his initials and signature on the changes I made.  He informed me that I do not need the contract back from the buyer.  He told me since they verbally accepted the offer the contract was binding despite the buyer not signing off on the edited contract with the negotiated terms.  Currently, although the buyer verbally accepted the offer, we do NOT have in our possession a signed contract from them.  Despite this, he placed my home in contingent status and showings cancelled because of that. SEE MORE BELOW]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 4 Jul 2009 05:30:33 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyer issues with realtor...please help.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Buyer_issues_with_realtor_please_help_-143164]]></link><description><![CDATA[I called a listing agent to see a property.  It wasn't for me.  She said that she's love to show me others.
I agreed.  I found a property that I'm interested in.  My problem is that the agent is working more for the seller than me.  She talks to the seller all the time (we have a mutual friend) and is telling her to hold out' that I'll come around.  She has become absolutely rude to me and is pushing me...I've told her that if the price isn't right, I'll find another.  I'd really like to drop her, but feel it's a conflict in the middle of this deal......what is the ethical thing to do.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:25:05 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am confused as to WHY more buyers are NOT out there taking advantage of the $8,000 TAX CREDIT?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_am_confused_as_to_WHY_more_buyers_are_NOT_out_th-105971]]></link><description><![CDATA[Do they not know about it? Do they not UNDERSTAND it? Someone enlighten me...]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 1 Apr 2009 16:16:48 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deed of trust & Mortage Loan issue]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Deed_of_trust_Mortage_Loan_issue-143155]]></link><description><![CDATA[Here is an issue that I have for which I need help resolve.  We, my wife and I have purchased 50% ownership in my parents home and have a loan w/ interest pending that came as part of that via deed of trust. We have since cosigned a refinanace on the property and we're making payments on that instead of the orignal loan w/o any other agreements.  The deed of trust remains not satsified and is also overdue.  I'm looking options of how to resolve legally.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:58:00 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[what are average selling % of asking price?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Market_Conditions/what_are_average_selling_of_asking_price_-142852]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 10:51:59 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[If short sales are complicated , what about REO's foreclosures ???

Fran]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/If_short_sales_are_complicated_what_about_REO_s_-143084]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 08:29:17 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[a friend of mine has had a house on the market for almost two years. If he drops the price any lower, he will]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/a_friend_of_mine_has_had_a_house_on_the_market_for-143041]]></link><description><![CDATA[owe the bank but because the market is in such a mess, homes in the area are selling for 50-100 grand less than they should be. I know this is a problem all across the country. He doesn't want to just walk away like I've read many are doing, but after two years it seems there is no hope. I told him stop making payments, put the mortgage in distress and then try to short sell. What are his options?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 03:34:13 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hi my name is Susie. I wanted to know about renting a condo/townhome that is in preforeclosure.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Foreclosure/Hi_my_name_is_Susie_I_wanted_to_know_about_rentin-143091]]></link><description><![CDATA[The HOA has evicted the homeowner for not paying HOA dues. I dont know when the homeowners bank will actually foreclose on the property however. Can an HOA actually rent out a unit if it doesnt own it? the board does have right of first refusal. I suppose it depends on whats in the bylaws- but wanted to get as much info as I possible can here. 
I want to try to buy the unit in a few months- I just am unable to do so now. What happens if the unit is sold or foreclosed on before I am able to buy it- is that an automatic eviction for me? is there a place I can turn to to help make a decision if I want to do this or not to ensure I dont get screwed.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 08:41:30 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[is this an ok time to sell my house in skokie. want to leave the area]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/is_this_an_ok_time_to_sell_my_house_in_skokie_wan-142846]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 10:41:00 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for a short sale , max. amt 195 ,000 , west of  Oak Park ave. to Neva ,  will c 1600 block of Rutherfo]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Looking_for_a_short_sale_max_amt_west_of_-142971]]></link><description><![CDATA[???. 1600, 1700 , 1800 and 1900 blocks  only  Thanks........... Fran]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 17:38:11 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is the market so slow in Mundelein?  We've had only a few showings in 5 weeks.  Is this area depressed?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Why_is_the_market_so_slow_in_Mundelein_We_ve_had-141805]]></link><description><![CDATA[Or is this the same in Libertyville and Hawthorn Woods as well?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:36:21 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning to move to Bay Tree Ct ,Vernon Hills is it a wise decision or renting a place]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Planning_to_move_to_Bay_Tree_Ct_Vernon_Hills_is_i-31922]]></link><description><![CDATA[better option]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:38:54 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are a few of the top, most desired subdivisions in Arlington Heights.... Desired location for kids?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/General_Area/What_are_a_few_of_the_top_most_desired_subdivisio-134557]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 8 Jun 2009 13:32:40 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much for closing on a $200K townhome for 60 C Ione in South Elgin? Sellers will Pay ALL closing costs!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/How_much_for_closing_on_a_K_townhome_for_C_Ione_-142983]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 18:38:13 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Buffalo Grove a family oriented community?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/In_My_Neighborhood/Is_Buffalo_Grove_a_family_oriented_community_-71299]]></link><description><![CDATA[Looking at moving to Buffalo Grove after 1st of year...want family oriented, close-knit community]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 3 Dec 2008 10:34:59 PST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[is a steel lintel problem serious?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/How_To_/is_a_steel_lintel_problem_serious_-142869]]></link><description><![CDATA[estimate of steel lintel
difficult to repair a steel lintel problem]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 11:54:03 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[There was a bank owned foreclosure and I submitted the full offer (asking price of the bank, but not through]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/There_was_a_bank_owned_foreclosure_and_I_submitted-142891]]></link><description><![CDATA[the listing agent but my agent). The agent tells me agent oh it will take 10 days to respond. Don't know why 10 days? 10 days later the listing agent is like oh someone else submitted the higher offer. My question is if i am giving bank the offer they were asking isnt deal closed? At the time I submitted the offer the listing agent said there were no offers. Signed the agreement with bank's asking price along with pre-approval letter as well as the earnest money check. I am thinking the listing agent wanted to sell it through himself for commission reasons and i doubt that my offer was submitted. What can i do in this case?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 12:43:42 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the best areas of Crystal Lake to buy a house up to 350. Is Lake in  the Hills a good option?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Quality_of_Life/What_are_the_best_areas_of_Crystal_Lake_to_buy_a_h-142882]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 12:14:13 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What incentive would persuade you, as a Realtor, to attend a "Brokers' Open House" conducted by the homeowner?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/What_incentive_would_persuade_you_as_a_Realtor_t-142871]]></link><description><![CDATA[Assume you receive a postcard mailer for the open house.  Would a raffle or giveaway persuade you to get in the car?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 11:54:54 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am looking to buy a condo in Chicago for a reasonable price with good prospects for appreciation in the]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Market_Conditions/I_am_looking_to_buy_a_condo_in_Chicago_for_a_reaso-141846]]></link><description><![CDATA[future. I have looked in Ravenswood, Uptown, Lakeview, and Albany Park. Any thoughts on the next hot neighborhood?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:23:44 PDT]]></pubDate></item></channel></rss>
