Renting & Real Estate - November 2006

2006-11-04 05:52:07 · 11 answers · asked by corkie 1

2006-11-04 05:06:14 · 3 answers · asked by moukie11 1

2006-11-04 03:38:29 · 17 answers · asked by Bazza1 1

i,m looking for a house or flat to let in poole,bournemouth or wimborne

2006-11-04 03:06:03 · 2 answers · asked by emmab2105 1

I want to get my earnest money back, and I want ALL OF IT !! I made an offer on a house with the intentions of living in it not rehabbing it. The offer was accepted, and we had the home inspected. There are a lot of things wrong with the house. It costs more money to repair these things than I can afford, and besides I'd rather buy something worth the money I would have to spend, rrather than put money into the house for major things. The house needs new windows, tuckpointing all around and a new roof. Here is a letter I wrote to the seller, tell me what u think. HELP !!!!


All these problems need to be remedied before this transaction can go any further. If the issues are not addressed we will continue on our search for a home.



FURNACE

The furnace/central air needs to be properly and completely installed and functioning. The furnace needs a shut off valve, and a plastic exhaust pipe. Debris in the "clean out" area at the base of the chimney should be removed as part of system service.



PLUMBING

The old steel piping is subject to corrosion on the interior of the pipe. As corrosion builds up, the inside diameter of the pipe becomes constricted, resulting in a loss of water pressure. This piping is typically replaced when the loss of pressure can no longer be tolerated.



ELECTRICAL

Extension cords should not be used as permanent wiring. This wiring should be removed through out the house. Poor connections between newer wiring and the old-knob-and-tube wiring were observed. All connections of this type should be performed within junction boxes, fitted with cover plates.

The installation of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is required in the kitchen and bathroom. GFCI offers increased protection from shock or electrocution.



STRUCTURE

Evidence of termite damage was observed and there is risk of additional hidden damage since termites can do a substantial amount of damage. If the property hasn't already been treated, a licensed pest control specialist should be engaged to eliminate further termite activity within the home. All damaged wood should be repaired or replaced.



ROOFING

The downspout should discharge water at least 5 feet from the house. Storm water should be encouraged to flow away from the building at the point of discharged. Install downspout at left rear section of house.



Stairs leading to basement need hand rails. Drop ceiling in same area needs to be repaired.

The fireplace needs a damper.

All appliances must stay.

2006-11-04 02:18:21 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3

"THEY WANT RENT ON TIME" BUT FORGOT TO FIX THEIR PROPERTY, AND GET AN ATTITUDE WHEN SOMETHING NEEDS FIXING. IS THIS JUST ME OR DID I MISS SOMETHING?

2006-11-04 01:48:56 · 4 answers · asked by feefee 1

About two years ago my dad signed the house we've lived in sence 1986. We signed a bunch of papers and I bought it for $10.

So in the deed/contract it says that I purchased the house from (my dad's name) for the sum of $10.

But at the bottom where I signed it it says (my Dad's name) in LE of Martha M.

Can anyone tell me what In LE means?

When my dad owned the house because of his age and disability he didn't have to pay land taxes. And it sadi that since he still lives there we don't have to pay land taxes.

I was wondering Do I actually own the house or not?

2006-11-04 01:32:07 · 2 answers · asked by Martha M 3

I am going to start working for a good company shortly and i want to buy my flat but i need to know if i need to have very good credit to attain a high street mortgage or do i need to go to a mortgage broker. my credit is not awful but i gave credit card debts of up to £2400 which i will clear. please help much appreciated

2006-11-03 23:58:01 · 6 answers · asked by mjammy1978 3

Now the Sellers tell me they just found out it is a trailor, NOT a modular. Shouldn't it cost less then? What can I do if they accept the offer? Can I reduce my offer with this new info?

2006-11-03 23:49:11 · 5 answers · asked by Lynnette K 2

Hello seller,
I am seriosly interested in buying this phone, please kindly tell me the final asking price and i will be paying you via cashier cheque, so get back to me with your full information if you agree to this term of payment.

Regards.

2006-11-03 22:59:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

refinancing should i sell my home and start all over again?

2006-11-03 22:10:18 · 3 answers · asked by bless 1

I live on the end of a row of apartments. There is enough room in front of each apt. to park 2 cars. Even though I only have 1 vehicle, the end apt. is by the dumpster and there is not alot of room to turn around in. Other tennants use 2 spaces so I believe I have the right to both spaces in front of my apt. There is nothing in the lease about this. The landlord has been told twice about this but they still do it. What can I do?

2006-11-03 18:19:14 · 9 answers · asked by Shirley Green 1

Is a long term unemployment a valid reason; Is a 2 month notice sufficient? Is relocation to another state valid? What are the alternatives?

2006-11-03 15:46:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

We bought a house a year ago this month..now we need to relocate as well as downsize due to changes in job location (same company just differant site) and some credit issues that caused us to get behind in our current mortage.
We are looking to get out of this house and into a cheaper one so that we can one relocate and two clean up our credit issues.

2006-11-03 13:39:17 · 8 answers · asked by sherrys_junk_mail 1

what is the difference

2006-11-03 12:51:23 · 3 answers · asked by hersheybar99 1

10% down Option ARM
Purchase price $765,000.00
1st TD $612,000.00 at 1.1% Neg AM $1575.14
2nd TD $77,220.00 at 8.5% HELOC $536.46
Hazard insurance $168.30
Property Taxes $796.88
*Total payment $3076.78

2006-11-03 12:19:32 · 6 answers · asked by memehb2 2

We filed in October have not received a court date at all but a letter came that states "Notice of Entry Of Dismissal Of Bankruptcy Case". But the back of the letter states that a creditor was not notified and we could still be lieable to pay. We are confused..

2006-11-03 12:08:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a first time home buyer.We are planning to buy a new 2 bedroom condominium in the downtown burbank which is costing around $650K,we can afford the down payment.But i dont know much abt the housing prices here in LA,Is'nt it a bit expensive for a 2 bedroom condo with 1050sqft.But it is new & under construction.we liked it.we r planning to buy the home as an investment purpose & we r planning it give it for rent,Do u think is it the right time,EVerybody says the housing s going to drop down for 2 more years,Any suggestion plzzz.

Also how can i bargain the price with the builder.and for how much can i ask him to negotiate.Both me and my husband are new to this field.
Do i have any advantages as the first time home buyer.

2006-11-03 11:05:03 · 7 answers · asked by MZ 1

2006-11-03 10:50:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm behind on this months and owe back rent of 100.00 from previous month..what should I do?

2006-11-03 09:33:20 · 14 answers · asked by Ben 1

We paid off some land from my step daughter and son in law, and they told us it was ours. Now, my son in law and her are divorced and he is gone and we don't know where he is at all. How can we get the title of the land over into our names. We have paid the taxes on it for the past 6-8 years.

2006-11-03 09:07:14 · 4 answers · asked by lildragonlexi 4

My clients offer is well below the listing price. My research and CMA shows the property is over priced to begin with. As for being the agent procuring the buyer..I should be receiving $10,000 at closing. BUT (oh the 'buts') 7 hours prior to faxing the offer the $10,000 bonus changed to $5,000. Now, One day prior of faxing the offer I did call the seller's agent to let her know I was faxing an offer. Did this knowledge of my preemptive offer plant a seed of deception in seller's agent/the seller?: "Well, if the contract for sale is coming in tomorrow and we sure are desperate to sell.... we have time to change the bonus to $5grand..." and they did!!! I can't believe it, its so..... beguiling.

What do you think?
What are my legal options regarding the $10,000?
What should be said to the seller's agent?

WTF?!

2006-11-03 08:25:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the state of WA.I am only 21 years old. I lived in it for 2 mnths prior to my bf and i breaking up. what a coincidence huh. his name is on the mortgage also. i moved back to TN to be with my family. When taxes come will there be anything that i need to know now that we are split and i am no longer living in it? will this effect anything? my name is still on the mortgage dnt know how to get it off. Do you have any suggestions on how to do this too? He can not refinace it due to low income. we made alot more together than split of course. He doesn't want to sell it nor do i want to live in it. what do i need to do in this situation? thankyou 10 pts to best helpful answer.

2006-11-03 08:00:09 · 8 answers · asked by maxossa1 2

Why do so many people beleive they are home owners when they have a mortgage? as they do not own the house until the mortgage is paid off as it remains in the charge of the lender who can take it back if the mortgagee defaults so they dont really own it do they.?

2006-11-03 07:33:12 · 11 answers · asked by tonytucks 3

Although I moved to Georgia three months ago, I still have an active Real Estate License in the State of California. I need to put it to work for me. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated

2006-11-03 07:31:25 · 6 answers · asked by Rosey Rose 1

2006-11-03 07:08:16 · 6 answers · asked by regornosam 1

I have not so good credit but I have two jobs that i have been with for two years , but no rental history will apartments still accept me??

2006-11-03 07:03:54 · 4 answers · asked by Lea06 1

2006-11-03 06:41:26 · 0 answers · asked by denim_lacecollectibles 1

Whenever I (could be anybody, also), rent an apartment or house, the landlord charges you damage deposit, (sometimes the deposit is the same amount as the rent), let's say $500.00. I've lived in the premise for, say 10-15 years. Through the years the usual damage of everyday living, needs new paint, taps, ect. has happened. The landlord all through these years does minimum repairs, with some years where nothing has been repaired and the maitenance has gone to " pot ", so to speak. The time comes when I move out, and the deposit is not returned because of the damage ( repairs that weren't done). My question, how can landlords get away with this? Also, how much deposit are landlords required to ask for? Has anybody else gone through a situation as such? Also, rentalsman is no help as, it boils down to, the landlord's word against mine, a prominent man of the community. I need some reasonable explanations.

2006-11-03 06:01:10 · 8 answers · asked by trieghtonhere 4

2006-11-03 05:43:54 · 5 answers · asked by chuckynjwvu 2