Renting & Real Estate - December 2006

Hi. I finally have a buyer interested in the house we are selling FSBO. I got a copy of a standard real estate contract and modified it somewhat with the assistance of an attorney. What do I do now? I "hire" a title company, right? Is there anything I need to know about this step and or other steps I take at this point?

2006-12-05 15:37:10 · 5 answers · asked by lisa f 2

I live in Los Angeles and every house I have looked at is very expensive. And I need to find something very fast.

2006-12-05 15:30:36 · 4 answers · asked by NATHALIE 1

I feel that the appraisal on my home may have been fraudulent and improper because the "comps" used to get an estimated value of my home were highly over-inflated homes that were different than my home on several very key points. What is a fair way to appraise a home? Should not a home that lacks a permanent foundation be compared to other homes that also lack this? Or what about appraisals where each "comp" has a 100% increase in sales prices from just two years earlier. We aren't talking suburbia here, but the rural midwest in an area with very minimal population growth?

If I find the appraisal is in such error, what is my recourse?


Thank you,


Racer X

2006-12-05 15:24:04 · 3 answers · asked by Racer X 1

lease ****keep in mind i had never saw the apartment prior to signing the lease and I have yet to move in how would i go about breaking the lease. ****another note*** the place was not ready for a tenant to occupy the unit.

2006-12-05 15:23:56 · 12 answers · asked by itsmeme 2

2006-12-05 14:30:24 · 1 answers · asked by lolee71 2

Someone I know who isn't from the US wants to rent an apartment here but since many foreigners (her included) keep their earnings out of the bank, how can she get approved to rent an apartment if they want proof of income? Thank you

2006-12-05 14:22:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok I have a weird situation: my hubby and I "rent" from his mother who owes our building. I pay the rent and have my cancelled checks to show money going to her every month from MY acct. Anyways we never signed a lease now hubby and I are on the outs and he is threatening to kick me out! By law if I never signed a lease if I occupy the apt can I be thrown out like today or does she have to give me time? Trying to work it out but gotta know my options here and I have no idea?! Thanks so much in advance

2006-12-05 14:04:29 · 6 answers · asked by Samantha 3

Hello, I'm 17 and I currently live with my parents. I left college to start my own business, which isn't something they approved of, so we don't really get along. I can afford to rent an apartment/flat, but will any landlords take on a 17 year old tenant?
This is the UK, by the way. Thanks.

2006-12-05 13:45:06 · 8 answers · asked by drachir 2

2006-12-05 13:35:16 · 10 answers · asked by Fireworksboom 1

2006-12-05 13:21:41 · 6 answers · asked by chrissy 1

2006-12-05 13:00:38 · 3 answers · asked by still_nr_1 2

2006-12-05 12:52:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I will be in one place for at least 4-5 years. I really do not want to throw away money to a landlord, and want to make my own rental income. Only thing is Im not sure I should take the financial risk as an amateur to investing and the real-estate market. What should I do??

2006-12-05 12:50:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 12:45:04 · 1 answers · asked by cherrybuster66 1

I want to refinance my house that I have been living in for five years and have no plans to move. I want to pull out cash to finish my basement and pay off credit cards. I have a discharged BK13 one year old. What steps do I need to take? My interest rate is 8% not sure how much my house is worth. Thanks in advance

2006-12-05 12:38:20 · 6 answers · asked by nightstars00 1

I paid a security deposit, the rent is due on the 5th of the month. I am totally vacating on the 9th. For this month of december that is 17.74 per day. So from the 5th until the 9th is 4 days. So I should owe her 71 dollars. She is trying to say she can charge me for a whole weeks worth of rent is that possible? She is having a tenant move in the next day. She is trying to say I owe her 124.19(weeks rent) so that would mean I could stay until the 12th technically. What do you suggest? can anyone help me find a citation regarding this? this is in NY state.

2006-12-05 12:35:10 · 3 answers · asked by Tyril 2

what are my chances on getting all my money back? i have heard that no matter how clean the apartment is, you never get the money back. is this true? i live in berkeley, ca

2006-12-05 11:58:26 · 3 answers · asked by bar22bie 2

what to do

2006-12-05 11:31:39 · 11 answers · asked by bushdoctor 1

I am an agent here. I am good at making low offers, and finding properties for way less than valued, soometimes 70-80%. I need someone who is willing to buy these homes.

2006-12-05 11:07:10 · 2 answers · asked by Ron B 3

We found a house we'd like to buy, and offered $270k for it. The seller counter offered, wanting $280, and to close one day (1/31 as opposed to 2/1) sooner. My husband thinks we should counter offer for $275, but ask seller to pay $5k of closing costs. What is the difference? Is there a benefit to having seller pay part of closing, and why did the seller want us to move the closing up just ONE day? Any advice would be appreciated....

2006-12-05 11:04:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 10:49:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 10:32:54 · 7 answers · asked by LARGE MARGE 5

Currently in an arm wanted to do a streamlined refi but how much shld it cost to refi to fixed rate. Still have another year in the loan im in. I dont want to pay too much to refi the loan.

2006-12-05 10:31:33 · 5 answers · asked by jyvonne1 1

locks you out with all your things inside can I take him to court??????

2006-12-05 10:08:38 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

my old roomate is leaving and im trying to get a new one..i registered with roomates.com and got some replies..whats a good checklist to look for red flags so i dont get stuck with some whack job?

2006-12-05 09:57:54 · 6 answers · asked by jjols 2

San Antonio TX
already have realestate agent

2006-12-05 09:54:50 · 9 answers · asked by angel2nicole2004 2

2006-12-05 09:51:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

can you switch jobs just before you are about to try and get a mortgage

2006-12-05 09:48:59 · 11 answers · asked by Jill l 1

I'm in the market for a mortgage. If I'm 90% certain I will either refinance to get cash out (for remodeling etc.) or sell the property withing 4-6 years, what mortgage type would you suggest. PLEASE, no sales pitches!

2006-12-05 09:41:41 · 11 answers · asked by Webby10003 1

huband and wife in london 1 in university 1 working

2006-12-05 09:28:34 · 4 answers · asked by sandra h 1