When I'm buying a house, do I always have to come up with earnest money to give to the seller before we close? Is it refundable if I don't buy the house?

How do I know if the HOA for the house that I'm considering is charging the proper amount or too much? Is there an average rate for HOAs in Henry County?

What does it mean to be pre-qualified? How do I go about doing that?

As the market seems to be flipping from a seller's market to a buyer's market, what are some seller's concessions that might be offered to entice buyers? 

I am moving to Henry County and will be working mostly remotely from home. Is the internet service in Henry County reliable? If not, where should I reside that is close to Henry County that has reliable internet service?

Should I be concerned with how a property is zoned? What are the proper zones for residential properties and what should I look for?

 I am planning on buying a house specifically to use as an Air B&B rental. Is there anything special I need to know about the process?

A recent report by ATTOM generally states that it is cheaper to own rather than rent. Is that true in Henry County?

Link; https://www.axios.com/2022/01/11/owning-is-cheaper-than-renting-in-much-of-the-us

How do you handle a buyer who, after closing, has buyers remorse?

1. Help! My house sold faster than I thought it would. The house I am buying isn't ready yet, or I haven't quite found it yet. What should I do for a place to live in the interim? What are my options?

2. Is there some formula or calculation I can use to determine how much house I can afford to buy?

3. Can the seller determine the type of financing for the buyer? For example, whether the buyer can go conventional, VA, FHA, etc.

1. If I wanted to become a real estate investor, and start my journey to financial success like Shannon Watkins, how much money would I need to start my investment business?

2. With the housing market and interest rates as they are, will real estate agencies start shedding agents?  Is it a bad time to get into real estate as a profession?

3. Should I be concerned with how a property is zoned? What are the proper zones for residential properties and what should I look for?

Tell me about signing a contract with a realtor. Is it exclusive? Can I sign a contract with more than one realtor at a time? How long is the contract typically for? How binding is the contract?

Can a realtor help me find a place to rent, or do they just concentrate on buying and selling homes? I know they get a commission for selling a home--how does the fee structure work for rentals?

Buying a home can be as stressful as buying a car from a dealer. I really don't know what I'm looking for when I walk through a house. What two or three things should I be concentrating on to tell me the condition of the house? Foundation? HVAC? Hot water heater?

With higher interest rates and a tight market, are there any programs in Henry County that help home buyers with down payments or grants towards purchasing a home?

Is there a website or other resource where I can see reviews of realtors to know which ones are good and which ones to steer clear of? A kind of Yelp or ZocDoc for realtors?

What is a short sale and should I consider it if my realtor asks me to consider it as an option?

I've heard that a person can live fairly comfortably by investing in real estate. Is that true? How would I get started? Do I have to have a lot of money up front to do this?

We're moving from out of state to Henry County. We've never seen pine straw before. What is it? It seems to be all over every backyard we look at.

We are planning to put our home on the market next spring and seeking advice on home improvement projects to maximize our sale. What guidance do you have on home improvement projects with the best resale value?

Since the housing market is so tight, inventory is low, and the competition for a house is stiff, are open houses really necessary?