Business & Finance - 5 November 2007

A friend told me if the govt takes your home you are allowed to keep your property taxes amount and transfer to new home if they are lower. Is this true?

2007-11-05 08:26:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

we have the option of spending 5k to buy down points on our new mortgage. It would only save us 46.50 a month, but would save over 27k in interest over 30 years.

2007-11-05 08:16:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

We have been waiting to close on this house for 2 weeks know. And every time we get close the underwriters keep on throwing more things at us. It keeps on pushing back the closing. I don't know what to do.

2007-11-05 08:12:58 · 10 answers · asked by ueeee28 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-11-05 08:12:04 · 2 answers · asked by Job Seeker 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I think if I was an employer I would think more highly of someone who had good negotiation skills and goes after what they want and at least took a chance. What do you think? I will be interviewing for a job in which negotiating advertising rates and packages is my main task (this is what my expected experience is in), if I dont try to negotiate my own pay could that actually make me look less qualified?

2007-11-05 08:01:55 · 13 answers · asked by Snarf 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I reside in our fine nation's capital where crime is a problem, but has been under control in my neighborhood for 2 years now. We just signed another 1 year lease in September. Since then both my house mate and myself have each been assaulted/battered and threatened ("We gonna end you!"). We've filed reports, followed-up, spent a ton of time and cell phone time trying to find a solution. I don't want to cut and run, but it's just not good for us to live here any longer. To further complicate the situation, our landlords reside in Kabul, Afghanistan! Is there any way to get out of a lease due to measures as extreme as this? Also, whether it helps or not, I can provide a doctor's note that it is "unsafe and unhealthy" environment for me to reside in. Thanks to all who respond.

2007-11-05 07:59:44 · 12 answers · asked by gary t 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-11-05 07:58:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

Before I make any decisions on my future as an investor, I wanted to get a general feel for all options: I know there's real estate investing, stock market investing, small business investing, but are there other UNUSUAL, or less common and more lucrative methods?

2007-11-05 07:54:12 · 3 answers · asked by snarkymikey 2 in Investing

I just turned 18, and I'm a jeans-hoodie-and-sneakers kind of dresser, described by many as a "tomboy".

So, I just got a job in a small clinic as a file clerk, and the dress code is "business casual".

How can I conform to the dress standards without being super uncomfortable? A skirt is foreign to me, and wearing slacks makes me feel like I'm 35. I'm also a wuss - I tried wearing "professional" shoes and at the end of the day, my feet were drenched in blood (no joke). I still have trouble walking due to all the cuts and scabs I still have - the shoes were my size.

How can I make "business casual" comfortable for me, and appropiate for my young age? I hate sounding like I'm whining, because I know that's just the way the workforce is, but I'm stumped. LOL.

2007-11-05 07:53:56 · 7 answers · asked by . 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

If the husband makes $45 K a year and the wife makes $40 K per year, after taxes, is the woman's salary still profitable. Basically what I'm asking is, with child care expenses, taxes, etc would it make more sense for the woman to forgo her salary and become a stay at home mother?

2007-11-05 07:52:49 · 3 answers · asked by kiki 6 in United States

4,000 from our mortgage company, the payment starting next month is going to go from 1,424.00 to 1,909.00 for 12 months, is there any way that the mortgage company would extend that out? I dont make alot of money, and that extra 500.00 is going to kill me.

2007-11-05 07:51:51 · 8 answers · asked by becca c 2 in Renting & Real Estate

If a bank has foreclosed a house, I've heard that they generally counteroffer several times before accepting, but usually take an offer well below the asking price because they want to get rid of it.

Is this rumor true?

2007-11-05 07:50:34 · 5 answers · asked by kiki 6 in Renting & Real Estate

My daughter lives in New Zealand and I would like to sign over my house to her.

2007-11-05 07:49:41 · 11 answers · asked by Brian P 1 in Renting & Real Estate

hello,

Well i need help to write an email/memo to all the firm to help raise money for a co-worker that is pregnant and a single mother. she will have unpaid time off for 3 months. so a partner suggested to do a collections. how should i start my email????

2007-11-05 07:48:59 · 2 answers · asked by Cristina 1 in Personal Finance

I have an investment property in the U.S.A. that will need to be refinanced in two years. I currently have an ARM, but will not be able to get the rent to cover the new payments. If I foreclose on this property, will it affect my credit here in Canada? I want to buy more homes in Canada in the near future.

2007-11-05 07:47:09 · 3 answers · asked by tlldob 4 in Renting & Real Estate

Aside from the following businesses:

- Carpet Cleaning
- Lawn Care
- Power washing
- Janitorial services (commercial)
- Cleaning services (household)
- Window washing for homes
- Dog walking
- Dog-cleaning

what other profitable businesses can be started with a low budget?

2007-11-05 07:43:55 · 12 answers · asked by imisidro 7 in Small Business

Has anyone ever used a rental agency to find an apartment? Are they worth it, or do they basically get the same results you would online? Mostly I just want to know about how much they charge.

2007-11-05 07:35:25 · 5 answers · asked by Lis 3 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-11-05 07:34:48 · 9 answers · asked by Suki 2 in Small Business

I am looking for a job , and this is what I did , I used Multi meters and oscilloscopes to make measurements , pretty much , for a year.

how do you think I can put this in my resume and make it sound professional ?

2007-11-05 07:24:41 · 3 answers · asked by sum142121 1 in Technology

i am filing chapt. 11 and one of the schedules is schedule d- creditors holding secured claims and unsecured is the next schedule...help!!!!

2007-11-05 07:22:54 · 3 answers · asked by valdeza_06 1 in Other - Business & Finance

The buyer's market will end?

2007-11-05 07:20:41 · 3 answers · asked by kiki 6 in Renting & Real Estate

Duz n e one know a website I can go to try and find a private landlords? I looking 2 move and my credit is not the best. I also have an eviction from da beggining of da year. And I know a private lanlord will work wit me better than a rental community. Probably Thanx

2007-11-05 07:05:34 · 3 answers · asked by imthabomb98 3 in Renting & Real Estate

hi has anyone had or is having any dealings with moneyway?used to be called seurehomes.me and my g/f have been with them over a month we,ve been paying them over £200 a week but so far they have paid one bill out of five.when we talk to them they say there sorting it but so far we,ve had threating letters from sky and my car finance.has anyone got anythink good to say about them?or any bad experiences.

2007-11-05 07:03:44 · 2 answers · asked by marky213 2 in Other - Business & Finance

I worked for a company for a few years, got great performance reviews, and merit rasies, now I reapplied, and they told me I am not qualified! I worked the same job in the same company before. I never got a bad review or written up or anything. What is going on? Could they be holding some tiny little thing that I cant remember against me? What is up? How can be not qualified for a job I did very well before? I did leave at a very busy time to concentrate on college. Could they just be mad at me for that?

2007-11-05 06:45:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Administrative and Office Support

I know banks can foreclose on the house and sell it, but can they legally garnish my wages, take my savings, etc. or are they only limited to taking away the house? Will I still be liable for the remaining balance on the mortgage? I'm not talking bankruptcy. Does the bank taking my house clear my debt with them since they will pocket the proceeds from the sale? Isn't that a risk banks assume when lending?

2007-11-05 06:44:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I work from a satelite office, my boss works from our HQ, 400 miles away. Is it acceptable for me to email him to give my 2 weeks notice?

2007-11-05 06:41:59 · 5 answers · asked by Brian D 1 in Other - Business & Finance

And, of course, I'm overthinking things now LOL.

The house was a foreclosure and the bank siezed it. I'm offering about 60k less than what they want (it's definitely a fixer upper inside, and that's saying it kindly). It was over 400K, but its been lowered twice already to 355K. It's been on the market for over 30 days now, and I don't think there are any other offers.

The bank obviously wants to minimize their loss, but want to get rid of it soon.

So here's my question....

Do you have any predictions about the market? Do you think it'll pick up in a couple months or stay a buyer's market? And I know you all aren't pyschic, but if you had to guess, would you think that the bank would accept the offer on account that they want to settle this ASAP?

Thoughts?

2007-11-05 06:40:52 · 7 answers · asked by kiki 6 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-11-05 06:38:43 · 3 answers · asked by Todd M 1 in Corporations

2007-11-05 06:32:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

2007-11-05 06:28:25 · 2 answers · asked by Rebecca G 1 in Marketing & Sales