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Old 11-27-2023, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Altavia View Post
Check the comp's for comparable homes with and without bonds.

When we bought, there was no difference in purchase price.
The purchase price can be the same but 1 house may still have a bond to pay so the bond is. An additional charge on that house that carries over to the new owners.
Bond paid means no additional charge.
So on a $300,000 house purchase with a $25,000 bond is actually 335,000. The one without the bond is just $300,000.
The bond have be paid upfront though. It can be paid yearly with your taxes