Renting & Real Estate - December 2006

I rent a condo and just had a smoker move in below me..it reaks with smoke now in my condo...is there anything I can do legally or anything I can do to alleviate the situation? I don't want my condo to smell like smoke all the time and now it does!! Thanks for any ideas....

2006-12-30 16:03:03 · 6 answers · asked by R. E. D 1

My family is monving from US to Toronto. We currently own our first home for 2 yrs. My husband is planning on giong back to college. I wanted to use our equity off the house to help pay for living expenses. He wants to invest it in buying another home. Any suggestions or thought processes to point out on making a good decision? I will proably by working and his school is mostly paid for, we have 2 children. Beacuse he will be in school i feel our finances will be challenged and am afraid to buy a house adn the responsibility that goes with it in case there is a problem. Would love to hear feedback.......

2006-12-30 16:00:37 · 7 answers · asked by **twin** 4

2006-12-30 15:40:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since banks will be closed because of the Federal Holiday, can our scheduled closing date still take place or will we have to reschedule? Thanks for any info regarding this matter. Happy New Year!! ;-)

Mary

2006-12-30 15:31:27 · 5 answers · asked by maryannmccarthy2003 6

I will be moving from Chicago to Sydney for 2 years with my company - what can I expect to pay in Australian dollars monthly for rent in a studio apt or 1 bedroom near the beach.

Also do they do credit checks for renters in australia? Would they run a credit check on someone for the US renting an apartment?

2006-12-30 15:10:26 · 2 answers · asked by Bentframe 2

Does the landlord have the right for a background check? A credit check? Call ur previous housing for payment information? If you have already given down payment and first month rent payment when should the landlord authorize the move in date?

2006-12-30 15:02:56 · 4 answers · asked by battyeyes83 1

adds 4200.00 to the value of the house. How do they come up with that figure.

2006-12-30 14:47:57 · 3 answers · asked by jimbobob 4

I'm a self employed handiman makeing aprox 20,000.00 a year. I want to flip a house or two in one to six months,make 30 to 50,000.00 & take the rest of the year off to go fishing. Is this just a pipe dream or do you think it can be done.I don't think it would be to much of a problem.

2006-12-30 14:41:15 · 3 answers · asked by jimbobob 4

2006-12-30 14:38:13 · 3 answers · asked by dmastre411 1

2006-12-30 14:36:15 · 8 answers · asked by sirjinx73 1

I moved into an apartment with a friend in the fall. She failed to mention to me that I would have to share the room with her until she had already agreed on the apartment (she set up the apartment in the west while I prepared to move). Her friend also moved in with us, and she brought along two cats that she has been illegally harboring in the apartment. The cats have fleas that we have not been able to get rid of--I get bit constantly--I have done everything (advantage, flea powder, fumigation) to no avail. My roommates don't mind the fleas and they haven't noticed/cared that the pilot light on the heater is out and we remain without heat (I can't take work off to deal with PG&E). I am fed up, how can I get out of this lease (which we all separately signed) without reporting the cats? I am angry, not evil, but I have reached my limit. I came home today from holiday and the cat had peed on my sheets which they had leant to a friend--enough it enough!

2006-12-30 14:27:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

a decent interest rate? If debt matters which I am sure it does-we have a 15,000 car loan 20,000 student loans 14,000 credit card debt and 25,000 house loan that will be gone when we move. thanks

2006-12-30 14:05:55 · 5 answers · asked by 1st-time-mommy 1

that I can make some $$$$$$'s on e-bay????

2006-12-30 13:50:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is this a violation of the R.E. agents license and its accompanying state regulations? Can my friend back out of his "signed" contract. He moved in yesterday and boy is he upset because drilling companies are making offers in the neighborhood to lease, including right under him. He has not gotten and offer...yet. What, if anything can he do?

2006-12-30 13:39:56 · 5 answers · asked by Paul 3

2006-12-30 13:16:54 · 4 answers · asked by sufferingnomad 5

I know this is an very general question; however, I am looking for some helpful warnings from those who have already gone through this. I have always rented and feel with the falling prices and relatively low interest rates, next year might be a good time to take the plunge. I have read that it is important to get an engineer to look over the house before you buy. Any other thoughts would be appreciated. thanks in advance.

2006-12-30 13:13:47 · 9 answers · asked by el cabo 2

I am first time home buyer.
I am interested in the interest only loan.
After the three years I can handle the increased payment.
Money is tight right now, though.
In the future my salary will rise, as I am at the bottom of the spectrum now. pay range is 60k to 110k.
Also because of my income I am looking to reduce my tax liability.

What are some of the benefits and disadvantages to it.
I know that you gain no equity during the first few years

2006-12-30 12:28:14 · 10 answers · asked by Guess 3

2006-12-30 12:21:48 · 4 answers · asked by atchisons2006 2

I used to live in a company flat, I was bought out of the property, but when i moved out, nobody took the key back. The property is still empty.
I read on another site, I cant remember what the name of it is, that you can legally move in the property and take it over as yours. Is this true and what are the legal implications?

2006-12-30 11:29:56 · 9 answers · asked by Tracey A 1

I've advertised for hurricane evacuees to buy these homes in Texas, offered by HUD at reduced cost, but no luck in actually finding someone who wants one, and qualifies. Have you had any luck in this? How?

2006-12-30 11:22:11 · 1 answers · asked by teran_realtor 7

Husband and I are driving 3 hours away to look at some homes soon and the realtor wants us to ride with herin her car. The rpoblem is-We have done this before and we cant really tell how we really feel about the home with the realtor right there b/c it may be kinda rude. Just wondering if it is rude to tell him we prefer to go in our own vehicle

2006-12-30 11:21:04 · 12 answers · asked by 1st-time-mommy 1

I have been taking care of my parents for the past 15 years, before they got too sick, they transfered the deed in my name and I assumed their payments. Since then I have refinanced once and made improvements to the home and have lived here with my spouse and kids. Unfoutunatly, my father has passed and my mother is on her way, should I be worried that my siblings will take this home from me?

2006-12-30 11:01:25 · 7 answers · asked by Manny Fresh 2

(Need expert advise please) Which one is a better investment? Let say I have a chunk of cash, and I want to buy a property for rent + I will pay off the mortgage in one shot, so I will not borrow any $ from the bank. Is buying an apartment/condo or a house better for income? what are some advantages and disadvantages.

2006-12-30 10:30:18 · 11 answers · asked by itguru5354 1

How do i find properties for sale in need of modernisation or serious work.... when i look through estate agents there are only properties that need superficial work.... im looking for something with land, barn or just old building... any advice apart from auctions?

2006-12-30 10:15:02 · 6 answers · asked by confused 6

I know that you build equity faster with money down.
With no money down, your assets are more liquid.
Anymore pros or cons.

2006-12-30 10:05:53 · 8 answers · asked by Guess 3

all the sites i have benn on are just apartments and stuff, and I need one for just townhomes. thanks

2006-12-30 09:45:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am converting a construction loan to a mortgage and I just want to know what my payments will be. I can't get any answers on-line without someone trying to give me a loan. Just please tell me what to budget per month. I know as long as it is under $1000.00 I can do it but I want to know the actual number and don't want to go to the bank or hassle of salespeople!!!!!!!!! Thanks!

2006-12-30 09:37:46 · 5 answers · asked by Tracy C 1

My future wife and I put a offer on a home last week at 131,000, with an asking price of 139,900. We were counter offered by the owners at 135,900, but they accepted our other terms (i.e. leave the deep freezer, pay for a home warranty.) The home has been on the market for over 6 months. It is the nicest home that we have seen so far, and it is in a good neighborhood. Still, over 200 homes are for sale in this area at the current time, as reflected in the asking price (it went on the market over 164,000 during the summer). We are going to counter offer the counter offer, but we are having a hard time coming to a decision. Any help?

2006-12-30 09:33:39 · 4 answers · asked by Natron 1

The condo prices and falling faster than ever in San Diego. Is it going to come back up anytime soon?

2006-12-30 09:00:35 · 4 answers · asked by alpha53850 3

I'm a 19 year old college student. Recently, I've been interested in trying to flip a house. I was wondering how I would go about this? Most important, is it possible to get a mortgage at my age?

2006-12-30 08:42:54 · 6 answers · asked by Billy188 1