Renting & Real Estate - March 2007

2007-03-22 06:01:07 · 4 answers · asked by buscounter 1

I viewed a home with my realtor last night and as anybody in the market for homes know, the owners leave while the realtor shows you the home. Anyway, I was looking at a very nice house and noticed a crock-pot filled with beef stew on the counter.

I went to view this home right after work so did not have time for my supper. While the realtor was going through his checkpoint of the home I grabbed a fork and helped myself to a fair portion of the beef stew directly from the crock-pot (I did not want to dirty any dishes).

I placed a bid on the home and from what I understand by far the highest. However, I got a call from my realtor stating the owners refused my bid because they knew I ate some of the beef stew in the crock-pot. Realtor stated they were "disgusted" I ate the food.

My question - is this legal? Can they NOT sell me the house just because of this?

2007-03-22 05:55:04 · 22 answers · asked by Rick Martel 1

How do they figure insurance costs? About how much would annual insurance be for a $70,000 house? Thanks~!

2007-03-22 05:54:41 · 6 answers · asked by clclc 2

My boyfriend and I are getting ready to move in a week from our apartment... Does anybody have any suggestions on what to pay more attention to while I'm cleaning? Are there any certain areas that the landlord pays special attention to during the walk-through? A checklist might be helpful...

2007-03-22 05:53:32 · 5 answers · asked by JustMe 2

2007-03-22 05:44:19 · 7 answers · asked by covenantglobal 2

Was it legal for our real estate agent to tell friendsof ours how much money we made on the sale of our home, along with other deatilsregarding the sale. We live in California and the house was sold in California. The agent is also licensed in the State of California.

2007-03-22 05:41:11 · 6 answers · asked by sidreisner1@sbcglobal.net 1

I was in negotiations with a real estate agent over the price of a home that i was selling in 2005. On the original contract, it listed a price of 198,000. The buyer only qualified for a loan of 185,000. I later felt as though I was low balling myself, and decided to raise the price of the home to 208,000. The Real Estate agent had my cross through the original price and initial above it. She promised to retype the contract, and have me sign it with the new figure. I never received a copy of the new document to sign. After about a week I decided to fire the agent because I didnt get a copy of anything that I signed. About three weeks later I received a hand written not on my door stating that settlement was that morning. I left the agent a message basically telling her where to go. Approximately a week ago I get a letter from small claims court on behalf of the original buyer stating that he wants 12000 for moving expenses, VA appraisal, credit report etc, and "Pain and Suffering"

2007-03-22 05:38:59 · 7 answers · asked by dgoldenboy67 1

20 years at 6%. Is there ANY possibility that our interest rate could go up depending on the economy? Any sneaky tricks the bank could have played on us? I'm getting paranoid with all these foreclosures. It's not an ARM, its fixed.

2007-03-22 05:34:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-22 05:32:28 · 8 answers · asked by Texas Rose 3

can i redue chapter 13 for foreclosure to stop

2007-03-22 05:30:17 · 6 answers · asked by carla_harbut 1

I want to buy a vacant lot in Central San Antonio. Would have to be within 5 miles of downtown-the closer the better. "Rough" neighborhood? Okay! I plan to build a house and done my homework on building codes, restrictions, and other criteria so please no contractor offers. Ask family & friends about that empty lot, thanks!

2007-03-22 05:30:15 · 1 answers · asked by Mudslinger 1

If you borrow $100k at 6% interest, why is it that you end up paying much more than $106k?

2007-03-22 05:26:52 · 3 answers · asked by J Rock 2

Well I bought a townhouse about 8 months ago (OCT 06) for around 215,000 in Beaverton Or (Gate Neighborhood) -

(2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom) around 1290 SQ with two car garage and a small backyard that is fenced.

I got kind of bad loan terms but thought buying a house would be a better investment than a small rent payment. Loan was a 3 -1 arm loan and was for 40 years. I believe interest rate on my first mortgage is 6.7% and 2nd loan is 9.3% on 43,000 dollars. I HAVE A PREPAIDMENT penalty.

Payments come out to be around $1650 a month plus HOA and utitlites.


I am looking down the road and I don't see the house appreciating all the much with current conditions. I am not wanting to wait till the end of the time "where my prepayment" pentaly goes way since I would have put another $25000 into the house in mortgage.

If I wait another 2 years to sell I would have put $40,000 into mortgage where most will probably be interest.

Should I sell now? Any SUggestions?

2007-03-22 05:23:13 · 1 answers · asked by Kyle O 1

Hi, can anyone recommend a good solicitor to use when buying a house in newcastle, uk? i want it done fast!

2007-03-22 04:59:48 · 2 answers · asked by daniel s 2

i accepted the offer for my house for selling in london. the buyer has got the survey done . my lawyers sent the buyers lawyers the dfart contract and other docs and the buyers solicitiors are getting the searches and other leagal work , but the contract has not been exchanged yet. it is already been 1 month i accepted the pffer. now i don't want to sell and withdraw from selling, will i be in problem? is it legal to do so

2007-03-22 04:58:14 · 16 answers · asked by sonia k 1

What am I looking at roughly in closing costs for a 350k home with a 300k mortgage...

2007-03-22 04:56:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a $252k loan on my $290k house. I am in an interest only loan b/c at the time I purchased my house I owned an additional home in CA and it was the only way I could qualify. I am now trying to refi but the costs seems steep. My cost, including some PMI, Home owners and taxes is going to be $1975 and my new loan will be nearly $260k. Does that seem like a lot more just to refi? Closing costs are $5,500 andd the rest is pre-paids or something like that. I believe my interest rate on this 30 year fixed is 5.875.

Thanks,
Allison

2007-03-22 04:52:13 · 7 answers · asked by thatgagirl 1

Hi,

I have bid 190k for a flat, which had an asking price of 209k. The seller has said they will sell at 200k, which i am prepared to pay. (this is in the UK btw, pound sign broken!)

What terms or extras could i include when i increase my bid? I would like the sale to be completed asap, but not sure if it's feasible to include a speed or date in the terms. They have a sofa and bed and a few other things, an old fridge and washing machine, could i ask for these to be left?

Should i insist that it's withdrawn from the market and no more viewings?

Are lights and fittings and curtains etc, left by default or assumed they'll be taken?

2007-03-22 04:45:13 · 3 answers · asked by daniel s 2

I'm getting a great deal on a home which I will be purchasing with cash. My question is, how long do I have to wait before I can get a loan on the house for repairs and upgrades? I'm in missouri if that helps.

2007-03-22 04:37:25 · 4 answers · asked by Mic B 2

I live on the ground (first) floor. My upstairs neighbors constantly wake me by walking on their hardwood floors in high heels and boots, day and night. Is there a California law that requires them to put down carpets?

2007-03-22 04:18:56 · 3 answers · asked by ysamaggie 2

This is a term on a mortgage deed and I would like to know what exactly it means.

2007-03-22 04:16:56 · 2 answers · asked by Lady Faversham 3

2007-03-22 03:49:55 · 5 answers · asked by m W 3

From step 1, could you please explain what I need to do to get my real estate license. I want to do it on the side, but really have no idea how to get started. I live in the state of california if that is important.

2007-03-22 03:41:22 · 2 answers · asked by JASUFER 1

Hi!
Did you already make a house exchange?

You pass your house to someone and this person pass you his house. So you can save lot's of money doing this for travel.

http://www.homeforexchange.com/?gclid=CJ-LsKPGiIsCFSWHPgod3G1dKg

But I have scare of this stranger steal me or something.
So what do you think about that? Did you already try it or know someone who did it?

Thank You!

2007-03-22 03:03:37 · 1 answers · asked by lollol 2

I have a little 90 year old house on a huge lot in a my city's hottest neighborhood. The lot can't be split. And being in the historical district I can't just tear the house down cause I want to. But the lot bare is worth more than the lot with the house on it. Any legal ideas?

2007-03-22 03:02:32 · 4 answers · asked by tenbadthings 5

i'm looking at flats/apartments so me and my partner can move in but on some things im a little blase about, i've received some help from friends but they all sound like broken records coz i either knew it already or its been repeated hundreds of times

2007-03-22 02:57:20 · 6 answers · asked by casey k 1

I have been living in London for only a year and would eventually like to buy a house here. What sort of percentage of your salary would you use for mortgage repayments? I know it depends on lifestyle, but when looking at mortgage calculations, it seems that I will never be able to buy!!! Do Londoners scrimp on quality of life to buy a house, do they get a lot of financial help from their families, or do they move to very dirt cheap (and rough) places to get on the property ladder?

2007-03-22 02:55:48 · 7 answers · asked by jnnfrlindsey 1

Can i buy a house valued between £200,000 and £250,000 without any kind of deposit?

2007-03-22 02:52:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-22 02:49:00 · 3 answers · asked by ilustjames 1

Does anyonr know how renting to own a home works? and if so is it a good Idea?

2007-03-22 02:45:09 · 5 answers · asked by Its Blu 1