Renting & Real Estate - August 2006

2006-08-16 07:42:05 · 4 answers · asked by Lady D 3

Me and my husband just bought a house for 250K. I am in the military and he is a gov employee. This is a very high end house for what military people, more specifically the people I work with see people in my career field buying. This guy I work with makes me feel so stupid because he's a hater basically. We can afford the payments and I think it's a good investment for the future, and no we will not be moving away from this area for another 5-7 years at least but probably longer. How should I handle the negative reactions of people when they see how much money we have spent on our home. I know its really none of there business but sometimes the haters make me feel kind of dumb.

2006-08-16 07:39:17 · 15 answers · asked by coconut 3

This person sent me e-mail after e-mail after I already told them I knew it was a scam. They even sent me a check!! They want me to deposit it and send it back real quick before it clears. How can I get this e-mailer out as a scammer?

2006-08-16 07:27:02 · 6 answers · asked by Snake 1

My friend recently put an offer on a house. Her contract was turned down, and she was told that a better contract had been received. Turns out the better contract was from the listing agent herself! I know this isn't illegal, but does it violate some sort of realtor's code of ethics? Sort of seems like the equivalent of insider trading...

2006-08-16 07:17:20 · 7 answers · asked by abcd 2

2006-08-16 06:40:52 · 14 answers · asked by Susie 1

2006-08-16 06:30:48 · 4 answers · asked by Trey 1

i can' post my ad to sell my home. your yahoo pages are screwed up! i called your company, nobody cares! you are loosing money and pissing clients off! stupid stupid company! it hasn't been wroking for the last week and nobody is fixing it!

2006-08-16 06:21:40 · 6 answers · asked by tess d 1

2006-08-16 06:16:40 · 8 answers · asked by lil tee 1

Due to visit the area, had a property left to me in a high runcorn area, what is the area like ?

2006-08-16 06:05:32 · 10 answers · asked by leigha 5

I know there are many topics on this subject, but I need input on my situation. I just bought a home a year ago and I think I got swindled. I notice now there are many high amount loans with monthly payments lower than mine. I owe 84,000 on my home which when I purchased they said is only worth 89,000. I checked lending tree and got some good offers but not sure what to do. I plan on living there for about 5 years or so. I'm at a 6.625% fixed 30 year loan now. Any suggestions?

2006-08-16 06:02:22 · 45 answers · asked by pt_croozin 2

2006-08-16 05:47:14 · 7 answers · asked by katrina l 1

Prefer answers from those experienced in real estate sales or mortgages. Thanks!

We just bought our first home recently, but I am just curious how people manage the transaction of selling one home and buying their next home.

Do you have to buy first getting a mortgage based on your current income and whatever cash you have available to put down?

Do people sell first, moving their stuff into temporary storage and live in a temporary place so that they can use the cash from the sale of their first home in applying for the mortgage for their second?

Or does the mortgage company take into consideration that you are selling a home, so they assume you will come up with x dollars for down payment?

I kind of assume it is a combination of things...but what is best, in your opinion?

2006-08-16 05:37:37 · 6 answers · asked by powhound 7

2006-08-16 05:02:56 · 7 answers · asked by katrina l 1

The home we are looking at has possible mold and or mildew, plus other insulation and venting problems. What are the laws concening these issues in Virginia?

2006-08-16 03:48:39 · 4 answers · asked by hdtoolman54 1

I own a townhouse in NJ. My brother lives with me and contributes to half of all expenses associated with the house. If I add his name to the deed (not the mortgage), what property rights is he entitled to? Could I sell the house without his consent? Can he claim the house on his income taxes?

2006-08-16 03:15:37 · 7 answers · asked by blasianzeta7 1

Buying a home. Looking at a Piggyback Buster loan (80-10-10). How long do they give you to pay the 2nd mortgage off?

2006-08-16 03:13:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently bought but have a prepayment penalty. My job may be changing and I will have to sell. I can close in the garage and finish it for about $1000. The basement will cost more but I need an extra 5K out of the house to break even with the prepayment.

2006-08-16 02:59:16 · 16 answers · asked by brandon 1

2006-08-16 02:40:02 · 12 answers · asked by Queen Nefertiti 3

At the end of September our lease ends, and I would like to move into a 1 BR apt for myself so I can be stable with my funds. She on the other hand hasn't found a job yet and b****ed me out because I emailed her and asked her if she had any idea what she would do if she didn't get the job. She doesn't know and the apartment complex I'm at now has only one 1 BR available, and I would like to stay there. I know that renting is a cunning business and they won't hold the place forever while my roommate decides her life. Should I get the place and kind of screw her over or wait and lose out on a place to live?

2006-08-16 02:34:13 · 13 answers · asked by nlforst 3

We are looking to purchase a house that is for sale by owner. We plan to get a home inspection done on the house, but they would like a very informal offer before we get to far into things. What are some things we should include in this informal letter to purchase this house. I need help. Any suggestions would be helpful. All we know that we want to put is that it is contingant upon the home inspection.

2006-08-16 02:11:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive reduced drastically like 60,000$ i have a 4/3 all wood new floors on 1 acre in vero beach florida,great schools everything i even brought a home stager to design my house it shows well but no offers yet is it my realtor of the market?its been on the market 6 months now

2006-08-16 01:03:50 · 15 answers · asked by nicole l 4

I own several condos in Portland, OR. Any idea on approximate cost of having the property managed?

2006-08-16 00:56:37 · 5 answers · asked by The Oregon Kid 3

They stated, in interview they are drug free, i know for fact they are not. and are using in their room.

2006-08-16 00:20:10 · 13 answers · asked by aaray1994 1

Here goes. Accepted an offer on my flat(i own by myself) approx four weeks ago. Due to splitting up with g/friend we are no longer buying a house and i want to stay at my flat. Our offer on a house has only just been accepted, we havent signed anything so that wont cost me anything. However how do i stand with my flat? The prospective buyers have done survey searches etc. Will I be liable for these or any other solicitors cost? My solicitor charges a flat fee payable on completion but as im pulling out will i be liable. Advice and best ways to get out of it most appreciated. I live in England.

2006-08-15 23:54:24 · 14 answers · asked by neil246810 1

My husband and I have been wanting to buy a house for the last nearly four years, but just can't seem to do it. We're always looking and hoping and dreaming. We don't know the best time to buy market-wise, nor financially-wise, nor income-level-wise. Any advice, ideas, whatever???

2006-08-15 23:19:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-15 20:48:03 · 3 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2

my dad has found a property that is to good to pass up and is qualifffied for a bridgeing loan if we get a renter or a firm offer on the house we have now I dont think we should sell because he only has 100,000 left on his current morgage and if we rent for 4 years and pay some extra money he can get this morgage payed off and the bridgeing loan in 5 years as well as comming out of it with alot of money is renting really that complicated and is it worth the hassel to be morgage free and fianicaly well of in 5 years instead of 15?
also are house is up for sale right now and can/how do we get rid of our realesate agent ?

2006-08-15 18:24:20 · 8 answers · asked by Glen 3

obviously the question pretty much explains itself...my husband and i have bad credit (from being stupid teenagers/young adults)...and we are tired of paying sooo much for rent, when a mortgage is alot cheaper...so does anyone know of any places that will finance you with bad credit and that will not ask for like 20,000 down payment???

2006-08-15 18:19:30 · 6 answers · asked by imroser22 2

2006-08-15 18:16:27 · 3 answers · asked by bbyrdrgs 1

I am a single mother who job is relocating to cincinnati. i need a apartment 2-3 bdrms. the area dont matter. i have a full time job. i need the rent to be no more thn 450.00 mo and no credit checks and reasonable income standards. i have impecable rental history, i dont move around alot. i make enough to cover rent and bills just not 3 times the rent like some is asking.i am looking for someone who will basically take a chance on gaining the perfect tenant. i promise i will not let you down. i am from chicago ,il. i live in a four bedroom house i pay 750.00 mo now so the amount i am seeking will be no problem, my current landlord took a chance and now is sad to see me go.. please some one anyone ,,, i need a apt. by 10/01/06 or i will miss my opportunity to stay with my company......

2006-08-15 18:01:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous