Hello. My name is Erik Martin and I am a reporter for a nationally syndicated real estate section published weekly in newspapers across the country (see current examples at gmnews.com/?s=%22by+erik+j.+martin%22). I’m looking to interview renters, landlords, property attorneys, realtors/agents, and other housing experts for the following article: A NEW LEASE ON LIFE--WITH NO RENTAL STRINGS ATTACHED: HOW TO GET OUT OF YOUR LEASE WHEN YOU WANT TO PURCHASE A HOME. This story will explore what you can do and strategies to consider when you're locked into a lease as a renter but want to buy a home, especially within a short time window long before your current lease expires. Below is a list of questions I’m seeking answers to. I can either conduct a phone or email interview (with the latter, please email me back full-sentence written responses that I can use as quotes). My deadline is noon central, Wednesday, Aug. 24.
QUESTIONS:1. (QUESTION #1 IS FOR RENTERS): How did you get out of your lease early in order to purchase a home? Did you have to pay a fee/penalty? Where/what kind of unit/over what time period were you renting? How many remaining rental months were you locked into? What/where did you purchase and for how much? Are you paying more or less than you did as a renter? What did you learn from this experience? What related tips can you provide to other renters who are also seeking to get out of their lease early to purchase a home? What’s your name, age, and city/state location?2. (NEXT QUESTIONS ARE FOR PROFESSIONALS) What do renters need to consider carefully before trying to get out of/break a lease early?3. Why is it worth pursuing this strategy of getting out of lease early to purchase a home?4. What do you recommend a renter do to break a lease early? How should they communicate this to the landlord? What should they expect?5. What are some of the hurdles/penalties/fees a renter may have to deal with to get out of their lease early?6. What are legal rights/restrictions does a renter have?7. Any other thoughts, tips or suggestions on this topic?8. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?
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renters, landlords, property attorneys, realtors/agents
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