How much does a bathroom remodel cost? QUESTIONS: 1. Why is it important in a good idea to carefully budget a bathroom renovation? What are the benefits of doing so and the risks of not doing so? 2. Why is creating a wish list and a must-have list important as well, and should the homeowner rank each wish list item by preference? 3. How can you estimate costs for a bathroom remodel accurately? How can related expenses vary considerably (e.g., depending on materials, labor, location, permits, etc.)? 4. Please provide a table/chart that indicates the estimated cost for each of the following (please cite any sources you use to gather these data): new sink; new toilet; shower installation; bathtub replacement; new bathroom door installation; painting the bathroom; bathroom ventilation system; replacing bathroom faucet; bathroom cabinets; re-tiling the bathroom floor 5. When and why should homeowners choose DIY to save on labor costs? Who are good candidates for doing so? 6. Among the following projects, which should be handled by a pro versus DIY, and why: painting; new toilet installation; ventilation systems; bathtub insulation; new fixtures; cabinet installation; flooring 7. explain how and when each of the following financing options should be used for funding a bathroom remodel: a. Home equity loan b. HELOC c. Personal loan d. credit cards 8. What kind of ROI can you expect with a bathroom renovation ? 9. How can a bathroom remodel pay off at resale?

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QUESTIONS: 1. Exactly how long does the seller have to accept an offer? 2. Is a seller legally required to respond to an offer? 3. What are some reasons why the seller will not respond to your offer as a buyer? (E.g., the offer was low, they have multiple offers, they might be skeptical about the offer, etc.) 4. What should you do if the seller is not responding? Please provide detailed tips (e.g., be patient, talk to your agent, start looking for other options, etc.) 5. What are some signs that your offer will be accepted by the seller? (E.g., quick response or counteroffer, seller asks for more details, seller asked for a pre-approval letter, etc.) 6. Explain why and how setting an offer expiration on your offer gives you more control and can push sellers to act faster 7. How can you make your offer more attractive? (E.g., offer a substantial earnest money deposit, show proof of funds, a stronger offer, etc.) 8. Is it normal for sellers to accept their first offer? 9. What happens after an offer is submitted? 10. Can a seller back out once an offer is accepted? 11. Anything else you’d like to add? 12. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?  

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What is down payment assistance? I can only accept full-sentence written responses (which I can use as quotes) for this article. My deadline for written answers to these questions is 1 p.m. Central, Friday, September 19, 2025. Thanks for participating! QUESTIONS: 1. Please define and explain what down payment assistance is and how it worked 2. What are down payment assistance programs, and how do these work? 3. What are some different types of down payment assistance programs, including: grants, loans, low-interest loans, etc.? How does each work? 4. Who qualifies for down payment assistance and how? 5. What are the requirements for down payment assistance (e.g., live in the home for the required period, complete a homebuyer class, home must be in the specified locale/County, meet the income and purchase limits, etc.) 6. How can you find DPA programs? (E.g., check HUD’s directory, ask your lender, search locally, etc.) 7. What is involved with applying for DPA? (E.g., pick a DPA with your mortgage loan officer, confirm repayment rules, gather documentation, etc.) 8. What are some worthy alternatives to down payment assistance (e.g., other lenders, government-backed mortgages, etc.)? 9. How long does DPA approval and funding take on average? 10. Can I combine multiple DPA sources? 11. What are the drawbacks of using DPA? 12. Anything else you’d like to add? 13. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?  

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