Renting & Real Estate - September 2006

National is prefered, but I'm specifically looking for homes in Putnam County, NY or in the 10516 zip code if I need to be even more specific.

2006-09-06 03:32:49 · 3 answers · asked by DJ in NY 2

Has been suggested to make 5-20% down, but want to save the money so we can landscape the yard and the extra essentials possibly needed with a new home.

2006-09-06 02:37:09 · 12 answers · asked by Kecia M 1

2006-09-06 01:06:41 · 18 answers · asked by Princess G 1

I don't remember calculus very well so I cannot substantiate the logic of interest rates and whether I might overpay my loan and sign off more than is necessary. Does this happen in the real life? Are others also wary as well? Thanks.

2006-09-05 23:24:25 · 11 answers · asked by house_head01 1

We have $360,000 it is not enough for a house and we do not want a condo. What advise would you give to us in getting into a house. We just got the money last week and very disappointed in no houses. At a loss as what to do.

2006-09-05 21:31:46 · 14 answers · asked by mark1969 2

The website should, hopefully, allow me to take virtual tours, contain good detail, and not require me to register for anything. I recall visiting a similar site in the past, but forgot the website. The locations can be anywhere in the U.S., but preferrably in Colorado and can be either new or used.

2006-09-05 21:00:38 · 5 answers · asked by iamstidi 1

someone commented here that the landlord has the riht to evict you even if you are on lease contract and that he can do so even without a satisfactory reason? is that right? what about tenant rights? we have none? is this america?

2006-09-05 19:15:40 · 7 answers · asked by Phoebhart 6

We have just moved into a grd. flr. apt Before we signed the lease, we told the manager that we are smokers and that we do not like smoking indoors and that we like to smoke on the patio. She said that was OK, st not to smoke in common hallway and that we needed to get a patio bin for cigg butts. We complied. A week into our residency, we find out that 3rd flr neighbor has issues about cigg smoke. We offered to smoke a distance (8 yrds or so) away from our patio. But still the 3rd flr neighbor complaines. Today, we got a 30-day notice of termination (eviction) and the grounds stipulated is: we are "ndangering the health"f our neighbor by smoking in our patio after we "ave been repeatedly asked not to do do." There are other smokers in our complex who smoke on their balconies. Our 2nd flr neighbor who just moved in 4 days ago smokes too - but he likes to smoke outside. If we file a counter suit, do we have a case?

2006-09-05 18:07:37 · 4 answers · asked by Phoebhart 6

My credit score is 720, what kind of interest rate on a morgage loan will it give me in a home about $250 000, and how do i keep up to it?

2006-09-05 17:28:56 · 9 answers · asked by meeee_3 2

I'd like to buy a house because I like here and want to settle here. Is it a good time to buy? Will house pricing fall significantly in the Bay Area

2006-09-05 16:57:59 · 9 answers · asked by Sunny Michael 1

Hi,I live here in Arizona and I rent out rooms to roommates here in my house that I myself have been renting for almost 4 years now.

I do not put anyone else on the lease since I am not required to and also I like it to pretty much be "My house"Anyway, instead of a lease, I have the new roomates sign a "Roommate Contract" that I have made up.
Basically it goes over the house rules, rent, etc. kinda like a lease.

My main question is, is there a way to actually make the contract a legal document that can be used against that roommate in a court of law if they tend to not pay rent, or try to leave without paying what they owe, etc?

I always see people neing asked for copies of bills, pictures, etc. on those Court shows to show proof of things.

I'm thinking about getting the contracts notorized, but not sure if that's enough.

2006-09-05 16:30:46 · 6 answers · asked by axlman 3

I am on a fixed income so money is a big question.

2006-09-05 16:17:49 · 5 answers · asked by teacher1948 1

Wanting to drive it myself though. I don't want to pay someone to do that.

2006-09-05 15:58:46 · 3 answers · asked by Windsor 1

my credit score is 660 and i have ten percent down payment, if so where

2006-09-05 15:23:51 · 11 answers · asked by fox292000 1

I'm moving to Washington D.C. at the end of the year. I would like to rent a townhouse or condo. What neighborhood would you recommend? I have a 1yr old and 2 small dogs.

2006-09-05 15:05:04 · 3 answers · asked by GJB 1

Im looking at a rehab off of Kevin street. I am not from the area. Could you give me an idea of how the housing market is doing there?? It seems like a great home, I am planning on living there, doing as much work as I can.
Thank you for your time!!!

2006-09-05 14:55:20 · 8 answers · asked by luvyureyze 3

I just want to know at what point do you do a home inspection when buying a home? We are currently in the process and I need to know when's a good time to have one.

2006-09-05 14:51:42 · 11 answers · asked by baby girl 2

I can afford the payments, I am just not happy where I live. I would like to build a place farther from the city. Being in a duplex , I don't feel like I "own" my own place. Being that times are slow and I really want to leave...what are my options besides renting both out or just waiting it out?

2006-09-05 14:29:53 · 4 answers · asked by Adam H 1

2006-09-05 14:29:26 · 20 answers · asked by mobyisaparrothead 1

I moved out 4 weeks ago. My landlord sent me itemized deductions statement on 21st day of my move out (last allowable day by CA landlord/tenant law) but did not sign it?

Besides the fact that I can not agree with deductions, there is another problem. Itemized statement did not count for the overpayment I made few months ago and which I was promised to be returned at the end of tenancy.

Should I dispute deductions and my overpayment with the landlord or shall I request full security deposit (and overpayment I made) returned to me?

I dont feel convinced with the paper my landlord sent to me
Any advice on this?

2006-09-05 13:53:09 · 4 answers · asked by VH 2

The tenant has late unpaid rent when the lease agreement expired. Landlord entered premises and saw the house with extensive damage. Tenant has personal belongings left. Landlord changed the lock to be able to get money for unpaid rent, for repair of the brand new house that the tenant destroyed. Tenants were the first occupants of a brand new house. Tenant refuse to sign promissory note requested by landlord to sign. Tenant made an excuse that they will clean the house but the lock was changed. Carpet was stained, screen windows were removed and frames broken, blinds were destroyed. Wall around the house were all dirty, one lock of the door was destroyed. What are the landlords right in this case?

2006-09-05 12:57:57 · 16 answers · asked by pamela t 2

We are selling our 4 bed 3 bath + bonus room, 2 acre ranch house for a very fair price in Canton Ga. Moving on a job transfer need nice family to buy our lovely home. Anyone interested? I am listed on the MLS

2006-09-05 12:47:57 · 4 answers · asked by missbullyb 1

2006-09-05 12:05:59 · 2 answers · asked by Big Al 1

are being sold. I know houses are staying on the market longer and less people are buying but are the prices coming down?

2006-09-05 11:49:28 · 5 answers · asked by foxyraley 2

Is it safe? Any experiences? Why isn't there a question about it on yahoo answers yet? Strange to me...

2006-09-05 10:10:32 · 6 answers · asked by Ilooklikemyavatar..exactly 3

Hoping someone can advise here. I have a tenant who has 3 dogs and 2 cats, and the dogs (apart from sleeping inside) occupy the yard. She won't leave the gate unlocked for my gardener to clean. And she wont return my calls. The only time she's responsive is if she needs something repaired. Then she instantly calls me and expects an instant response. Any ideas on what I can do to get her co-operation with the gardener? I'm watching in dread as my property deteriorates...

2006-09-05 10:00:22 · 5 answers · asked by Mandy A 2

2006-09-05 09:52:26 · 3 answers · asked by hotmomma028 1

My landlord plans to sell the house i live in, he wants open house but i don't want that - i don't want people coming in off the streets just to take a look inside. Can i refuse that and just show the house by appt only?

2006-09-05 09:20:34 · 6 answers · asked by t_perez1199 2

If I am about to close on my house, will the mortgage check my credit again?

2006-09-05 09:17:55 · 6 answers · asked by Kimmie 2

2006-09-05 08:59:44 · 8 answers · asked by bdc_vdc 2