Renting & Real Estate - March 2007

okay, i am 21 years old and i will be graduating in may with my degree as a high school history teacher. anyway, i am planning on moving to nyc within the next 2 months. i have never lived by myself and i need to know what to expect - any tips to help things go smoothly?

as for financially, i do not know what to expect either. i am planning on leaving my car at home so i will save on my car payment and insurance. i have an idea on how much i spend on food and necessities. anything else? the rent includes electricty and water. what other expenses may i come across? thanks!

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2007-03-25 11:50:42 · 3 answers · asked by Confused about life 1

If someone is selling a piece of property, and the single wide mobile home is condemned, and she stills owes 52,000 on the property, will the Bank she has financed this property thru, call the loan in (take the loan back) because it is condemned. She is not behind in her payments, but the land is only worth 17,000 and the single wide mobile home is attached to it but condemned. Can she move the swmh off the land because it is condemned even though she owes 52,000. thank you.

2007-03-25 11:16:29 · 1 answers · asked by Sunshine 1

My wife and I went and saw a beautiful house today, but the Appraisal price (according to the county) is 50k less than the asking price.

The house actually seemed under-priced, so I'm wondering what that could all mean. It feels like a big red flag, but we couldn't figure out why.

2007-03-25 11:07:04 · 4 answers · asked by Mr. Bad Day 7

I saw some cool new style ones somewhere but can't remember where. I want to go to a minimalist lifestyle, sort of.Basically no mortgage,also eco friendly would be cool.This is an odd question, I know, but any info would help. Thanks,B

2007-03-25 11:00:43 · 3 answers · asked by Brad12345 1

2007-03-25 10:56:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can I get a loan through a US bank or do I have to obtain financing through a bank in the country from which I purchase? Are there other financing options?

2007-03-25 10:44:23 · 1 answers · asked by Janet 1

My husband and I are both teachers and would like to participate in HUD's "Good Neighbor Next Door" program where you can buy a house at 50% the value if you are a teacher and live in it for at least 3 years. Has anyone done this or had experience with HUD in the past? Is it a legit thing?

2007-03-25 10:30:02 · 2 answers · asked by wishywashy 1

How long do you have to be on the job?

2007-03-25 10:26:14 · 2 answers · asked by chyna 2

2007-03-25 10:16:13 · 1 answers · asked by hersel s 1

I prefer meeting people in person initally or at the very least, after a short acquaintance with them online (not just anybody (dangerous) but employers or potential networkers and the like) so I don't want to get with someone online who's in Arizona or Texas when I am in VA and travel to meet them afterwards but I may have to do that. I am not sure exactly about the geographic location or the house that I want, and am open to getting acquaintances first to look together with same preferences.
With my local housemate/roomate finding services (online and offline), is there implication that they are looking for local houses only or are they open to out of state ones?

2007-03-25 10:04:37 · 2 answers · asked by GoldPenny 2

Since the market is so slow I need a different job but would still like to do something that requires a license.

2007-03-25 10:03:59 · 6 answers · asked by lori3331 1

2007-03-25 09:49:08 · 2 answers · asked by candy21 1

I have just invested in a property (2 bed luxury apartment) in Benhavis near Marbella and Puerto Banus. Looking for advice from someone with experience of renting/investing in property in this area?

2007-03-25 09:21:51 · 3 answers · asked by Valerie M 1

Does Michigan Law require landlords to pay interest on renters' security deposits?

Is there a link/site I can go to check this?

Also at what rate?

2007-03-25 08:55:37 · 3 answers · asked by kplee23 1

apt in a good neighborhood ( in Amsterdam)

2007-03-25 08:52:42 · 1 answers · asked by SHAWN 3

My live-in boyfriend and I are getting ready to put our house on the market. I have lived in this house for 10 years, and Josh moved in about 5 years ago. At about the same time that Josh moved in, a repairman was checking out the crawl space under the house when he found a dead body. It was very old, and I had never detected an odd smell, so we never noticed it. My question is when we put the house up for sale, should we mention this? It seems like old history to me, but Josh is superstitious and thinks the house may be haunted, so we should tell them. Should we?

Thanks a bunch

2007-03-25 08:47:10 · 15 answers · asked by Lior 3

I live in Michigan and my fiance in California. He made a deal with contractor to add on to his home and he would refinance and give the back property to him for the work. It has been over a year and it is now like living in a fort and unprotected by the elements. August 2006 inspectors came in and shut down the work due to not having permits. I

s there any one that can help us finish this home so that my kids and I may move to California. When the home is finished we can refinance and pay off the debt. We are desperate at this time and he has everythin he owns in this property....Please help us!!!

2007-03-25 08:20:44 · 5 answers · asked by mother of 3 2

I am working with a buyers agent. I came across a house that is for sale by owner. Its not a MLS listing. How do I involve my agent in this process? Or should I?

2007-03-25 07:56:45 · 5 answers · asked by soltvedt 2

I was 2 wks late paying my lease termination fee and now that I have paid in full, they said my status won't reflect it til I ask the credit bureau to do so. But, I am currently applying for a new apartment. I did not list my old apt as a reference. Should I tell them what happened now and show them the letter that I was paid in full or wait til they run my credit check and ask about it?

2007-03-25 07:29:56 · 3 answers · asked by AO 1

I placed an ad on a website saying I was interested in a property for two people, I then had an email from a landlord who said he had some properties, there is one which I really want to take, but he said he had a policy of hiring muslim-tenants only.

Since I am Muslim and my friend isn't I wanted to know can landlords legally discriminate in this?

2007-03-25 07:24:32 · 10 answers · asked by JJMatate 2

The land was leased for 25 years, with option to renew lease after 25 years. Because of typo error, there is confusion as to who has the right of renewal, Lessor or Leasee. Now the land lord wants use his option and refusing renewing of the lease.

2007-03-25 07:13:59 · 1 answers · asked by autumn 1

The land was leased for 25 years, with option to renew lease after 25 years. Because of typo error, there is confusion as to who has the right of renewal, Lessor or Leasee. Now the land lord wants use his option and renewing lease

2007-03-25 07:07:39 · 1 answers · asked by autumn 1

Hi everyone
I need some urgent help...and soon.
so my story:
I am about to sublet this place for 2 months from a person
who lives in a tenement building in Manhattan.
I went and saw it last night and it's ok...
the problem is the person acts kind of shady -
he lyed that he owns the place
wants the entire amount upfront in cash
doesn't show any Id ...
so I am a bit nervous...
Should I go ahead and give him the money and hope
nobody comes and kicks me out in a few days ...?
or should I keep looking ?

What's your take on this ?

Any help greatly appreciated

2007-03-25 06:54:31 · 6 answers · asked by Deperate 1

Why people want to sell timeshare at ebay so cheap?

2007-03-25 06:23:26 · 6 answers · asked by moonriver 1

Can I get out of this and then get the lower rate? Supposedly with my application I signed something that locked me in at that rate. I cant see how they would let me get the lower rate now, since they protected me from getting a higher rate. How often do these rates change?!

2007-03-25 06:23:12 · 4 answers · asked by studebakerwilson 1

Kinda stuck indoors with chickenpox at the moment and as i have my pc i was hoping there was a site for private landlords. Going through letting agencies etc would not be cost effective for me. Any help appreciated.

2007-03-25 05:47:11 · 3 answers · asked by literarytony 2

I have searched Craigslist and the Seattle Times. Many of them do not have photos.......or any pertinent info i.e. washer/dryer. I would like to avoid the "large" apartment complexes as well. They tend to have too much crowding, noise and sometimes crime.

2007-03-25 05:36:47 · 3 answers · asked by airbunny1970 1

I"m the only realtor in my area that is offering $3,000.00 cash back for closing cost, on me. I have not received a call or e-mail. Do you think people think there is a scam behind it?

2007-03-25 05:33:04 · 7 answers · asked by Kevin K. 1

This is for an apartment building.

2007-03-25 05:29:41 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

If subprime lending allowed people, who had no means otherwise to buy a home, to buy houses and is now forcing them to foreclose, then were these people doomed to never be able to own a home?

2007-03-25 05:24:52 · 8 answers · asked by trer 3