Renting & Real Estate - September 2006

My husband and I are planning to buy a studio or one bedroom apartment in South Beach next year. Do you know how much of a down payment would be required? We are from the NY/NJ area, and here people pay 15% to 20% as a down payment, but we have been told that we can pay as little as 5% to 10% in Miami. Is this true?

2006-09-19 17:21:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-19 15:50:12 · 3 answers · asked by Ro House 1

I have a master bathroom pedestal sink PVC pipe that is ugly and want to conceal it. I have seen a cloth that covers the PVC pipe that does an excellent job hiding the ugly pipe. Ideally, I would want the cloth to be a beige color. The question is where can I buy a 1 1/4" cloth cover for the PVC pipe?

2006-09-19 15:47:54 · 5 answers · asked by sdsherman 2

I had the homeowner's assoc. fix the problem the first time. Then they re-roofed, but now the problem seems to be the chimney and its failure to seal out water. The HOA wants to repair the ceiling again but did not mention solutions to the chimney this time, should I agree with their offer to just repair the ceiling? Or should I taken more action? Repairing the ceiling every time this occurs is not a good solution, but I'm not an expert here about what to do. Any ideas for me, anyone? Thanks.

2006-09-19 15:24:55 · 3 answers · asked by mulderlx 2

i read an current article that is its going down irronically...is there a certain time to buy lower prices? or does it just go higher and higher? or does it fluctuate and go back up and stuff?

2006-09-19 14:55:12 · 7 answers · asked by playasmooth2005 1

battered women an children?

2006-09-19 14:18:44 · 9 answers · asked by Blu' 1

I asked a similar question about this the other day and thank you to those that gave me advic. We have now signed the lease and it say no pets this in it self is fine. But what I want to know it say no pets including animals or birds inside or outside of the house. I understand this would includ birds in a cage or in a avery out side but what about wild birds like magpies or Kookaburras in the yard does this include these as well. If so how would I keep wild birds out of the yard that sounds silly I know but who knows the rules when it comes to some rules so I thought I would ask to double cheek. And also later on I would like to get one or two fish in a small fish bowl not a large fish tank. it says nothing about no fish so would it be ok for me to have a small fish bowl inside the house.

2006-09-19 14:15:47 · 3 answers · asked by Mrs Magoo 4

2006-09-19 13:43:25 · 3 answers · asked by connie111 4

I'm interested in buying a house but I'm not sure if I can. I would like to buy it, live in for less than 2 years and fix/resell. Can I do this being 21, 22k yearly, fico 700?. I'm about to graduate w/ accounting major in less than a year. Thanks

2006-09-19 13:41:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-19 13:39:26 · 2 answers · asked by carlosc j 1

2006-09-19 13:34:16 · 7 answers · asked by WINTER 1 1

2006-09-19 13:26:29 · 2 answers · asked by Mark 1

I need to find out what the sewer requirements are on a piece of land I own and don't know how to go about finding out what the requirements are. The land is outside of Jacksonville, Ar

2006-09-19 11:37:30 · 5 answers · asked by lifon_thedge 1

I have just accepted an offer on my home and will have just over $100k from my equity from that sale to use for new housing. My credit is poor (I'm currently paying 12% interest on the home equity loan on the house I'm selling). Would I be better off to wait and rent until my credit history improves?

2006-09-19 11:23:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My grandma died in January. My mom inherited the building. She has yet to transfer the title over to her name. Does anyone know how much time is allowed?

2006-09-19 11:09:19 · 2 answers · asked by Noelle S 5

Will the second mortgage holders come after you or be able to put something (other than a foreclosure) on your credit like a judgement? Would they be ale to garnish wages or do anything crazy like that in the future? The reason for two loans was a first and second (100% loan) was used to purchase the home. The value dropped and the foreclosure auction will only be enough to cover the first mortgage. BTW this is for a friend so don't bother asking to buy the property because I am looking into it, thanks!

2006-09-19 10:55:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-19 10:39:07 · 8 answers · asked by alienhunter34 2

2006-09-19 10:26:18 · 1 answers · asked by iguanamoe6 1

We have tried to sell our house and cant even get out of it at all. The market sucks and we just cant afford the payment anymore. Does anyone know what affects your credit less? A deed in lieu of forclosure? A forclosure? Im just wondering if either one looks better on your credit report or if it doesnt matter.

2006-09-19 10:22:05 · 4 answers · asked by jessica52882 1

We are thinking of moving house under our 6 month tenancy agreement, however we have people with references and deposits ready. Is this something that can be done? If so, is it a regular occurance?

2006-09-19 10:21:59 · 13 answers · asked by Interestingyes 1

in the uk

2006-09-19 10:06:46 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just found out that I have to move all the way to the west coast. I signed a new lease that goes into affect October 1st. Is there a way to get out of the lease before it goes into effect? If not are there any ways to get out of the lease before I pay rent for October.

2006-09-19 09:59:28 · 8 answers · asked by noodle_x1 1

2006-09-19 09:56:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

we need out of the lease because my husband needs to be closer to his work. we just moved in three months ago. we signed a years lease. no major complaints about the apartment. just need to be move closer to his work. our place is owned by a major company in ohio.

2006-09-19 09:01:51 · 6 answers · asked by Alisha S 1

I am trying to find FREE info on housing grants. If anyone knows anything please let me know

2006-09-19 08:33:14 · 4 answers · asked by desertflower2525 2

2006-09-19 08:04:24 · 6 answers · asked by Aida R 1

2006-09-19 08:00:18 · 20 answers · asked by joshjones007 1

2006-09-19 07:51:16 · 2 answers · asked by mari312000 1

i looked some up and i saw half a mill houses even 700,000 that was a small shitty house? is the realty gonna get any lower there?

2006-09-19 07:46:21 · 7 answers · asked by playasmooth2005 1

QWe are looking for affordable property insurance for our older apts. We keep them up.

2006-09-19 07:42:26 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous