Renting & Real Estate - March 2007

We have waited three weeks, that was closing. I found out that they are going to try and get a quick deed. What is the difference and how long does it generally take to get a deed? Our agent says we will have to just relax and wait. Not something I am good at. HELP!

2007-03-28 06:54:07 · 3 answers · asked by misstigeress 4

Is the mortgage payment for a rental property considered an expense? Can it be deducted and where?

2007-03-28 06:33:41 · 5 answers · asked by haigp 1

TALKING IN REGARDS TO LEASED PROPERTY THAT IS BEING SOLD ON THE REAL ESTATE MARKET WHILE THE TENANTS ARE STILL IN A SIGNED LEASED AGREEMENT WITH THE PREVIOUS OWNER. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE NEW PROPERY OWNER TAKES OVER WITH THE EXISTING LEASE OR LEASES?

2007-03-28 06:10:20 · 4 answers · asked by T V 1

My old boss got a really big house in st paul mn for $1.00 it need lots of work which he did and I think he had to put a certain amount of money in it by in a certain amount of time or maybe a certain measure of improvements be cause he did most of the work hisself I've been searching hud and every web site I can think of. He is dead now so he is no help any one out know any thing about this ?? please help my kids and i need our own place our rental management runs this complex like a nazi cocentration camp but any thing the crack heads do is just fine

2007-03-28 06:09:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

TALKING IN REGARDS TO LEASED PROPERTY THAT IS BEING SOLD ON THE REAL ESTATE MARKET WHILE THE TENANTS ARE STILL IN A SIGNED LEASED AGREEMENT WITH THE PREVIOUS OWNER. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE NEW PROPERY OWNER TAKES OVER WITH THE EXISTING LEASE OR LEASES?

2007-03-28 06:06:39 · 6 answers · asked by T V 1

I currently live on my own I arrived from spending a month in Jamaica yesterday. I bought land at a bargin price as the owner needed a quick sale and I want to build a house on it which is only less than fifteen minutes drive from a beach. The problem is that I dont want to live with my wife who has the cash to build it. She will need to return to Jamaica for couple of years to sort some things out and she doesn't wish to stay with her family out there , also there may be a problem down the line as she has put all the money In for the build if we were to split. The bottom line is I dont want anyone having a hold over me. I could raise money from my property but my repayments are now fixed for the next three years also it would be double the repayment cost If I raised the cash that way which could cause me a problem if the interest rate raises In three years.

What can I do ??

2007-03-28 06:03:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anthony B 2

We do not have our property on the market yet, but someone has already heard we are going to move later on in the year..somebody has already approached us, and wants first refusal....so what do we do now? Looks like we do not need an estate agent....not sure what steps to make now...anyone help?

2007-03-28 05:48:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am interested in refianancing my home and getting a new one in the near future but i dont want to be ripped off because of my skin color.

2007-03-28 05:43:19 · 12 answers · asked by Ebony 2

My wife and I own our home and have a small second mortgage,(15,000).

We want to sell the house and move closer to work.
But the house is over 100 years old and is in need of work.

The current fair market value is about 70,000.

We have been recently getting a number of letters of interest on the property from investors (Homevestors is one).

The catch is the house is almost completely alone on the city block, with only one other house on the other end of the block.

The urban area where we live is seeing a large amount of revitalization,Including major develpoments only a few blocks away.

The city owns most of the property surrounding our lot, meaning we could be forced out later.

However we feel that the property,not the house itself, could be very valuable to redevelopment.

What kind of offer could we expect?What would you do?

Any help is appreciated.

2007-03-28 05:34:44 · 6 answers · asked by LostKoss 1

I just wondered if there were tests or anything other than asking the neighbors because I plan to buy in a rural area where there really aren't too many neighbors close by.

2007-03-28 05:30:49 · 7 answers · asked by Pudgygirl 2

At the time the buyers said that they couldnt get financed, i went to my mortgage company. I explained that the sale fell through and the house was still on the market. The mortgage company told me, after three days of research, that this wasnt a problem. We proceeded with the purchase of the new house. Now, two days before closing, they are asking for documents showing our house as being a rental property. What is the best way to proceed. My first thought is to move the closing date and find another financing company. Any ideas?

2007-03-28 05:05:50 · 8 answers · asked by Qyllix 5

about doing a Land Registry search and if so, can this be done without the aid of a Solicitor ?

2007-03-28 04:58:27 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1

I am looking to purchase a house from a family member the mortgage company I am working through asked if my family member would be willing to do a gift of equity since she is selling house to me below the appraised value. How does this work and how does it affect either party. Please help

2007-03-28 04:54:53 · 2 answers · asked by dirtyhotshot 1

Why would the sub-prime housing fiasco affect me in relationship to the economy. I'm not the one losing the money from a bad loan

2007-03-28 04:53:59 · 5 answers · asked by Mr Stoic 1

I am closing on my first house tomorrow!!! (I am only 20) And I was just wondering how long it will take and what all will I need to bring besides closing cost?? Any other good tips?

If I close tomorrow when can I move in?

2007-03-28 04:50:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I put down a holding deposit on a flat recently. The flat was actually advertised with multiple estate agents. I asked for the flat to be unfurnished (as I was told this was an option) and signed an initial application to rent the property. My reference check was approved also. However, another person applied through a different agency to take the flat furnished and they were offered the flat.
The estate agent is trying to take £100 out of my holding deposit for an administration fee. There is a handwritten note on the initial contract saying that application fees are not refundable but another note saying that all money will be returned if the landlord does not accept the tenancy because of the special conditions requested (in this case, being unfurnished).
What can I do to get all my money back?

2007-03-28 04:36:23 · 3 answers · asked by yahnyinlondon 3

2007-03-28 04:34:58 · 2 answers · asked by fairytale_antiques 1

After waiting for almost 60 days under contract and 7 days to closing, my buyer backed out! He put $5,000 down with the offer. I am all packed up and ready to move! Can I force them to buy my house? They claim they aren't able to afford it, BUT the mortgage company says they are approved. They just got anxious and decide not to buy. The contract is pretty standard and every demand is complied (price, allowance for repairs). What sucks is that I bought new furniture, new drapes, a refrigerator, scheduled utility switch, rented a storage facility (cause it was going to be a back-to-back closing on April 3rd) for the new house, and I am losing the opportunity to buy the new home I so wanted it!!! I am frustrated, disapointed and sad! Anyone can suggest anything?

2007-03-28 04:29:38 · 13 answers · asked by Marcelo 1

2007-03-28 04:25:08 · 5 answers · asked by indngirl31 1

I've sold a few properties and I don't know if I should hold onto the title insurance, closing papers, etc.

2007-03-28 04:22:35 · 3 answers · asked by sean10930 2

sellers RE agent. Half the RE fee (as a RE commission). Half the (consultant fee), for a total of what the buyer/seller would normally pay in RE commissions?

2007-03-28 04:07:17 · 1 answers · asked by milan 1

I am a Real Estate Agent that is in desperate need in work. Any other suggestions that I can use my license for?

2007-03-28 03:52:04 · 1 answers · asked by lori3331 1

My sister-n-law is past due on her rent and has been evicted. She lives in a trailer park, but she owns the trailer and it is in her name. Even though she owes the back rent is it legal for her to go ahead and pull her trailer out?

2007-03-28 03:50:31 · 6 answers · asked by Chris 3

2007-03-28 03:48:56 · 5 answers · asked by Toula 2

I have no lease and there is not even a verbal agreement in place with the apartment that I'm renting now. Is it bad character to move tell my landlord this close to the end of the month that I'd like to move out.

2007-03-28 03:43:53 · 9 answers · asked by bruce9610 2

I asked this question earlier, but with the way it was worded, no one seemed to want to answer it. I have a few appointments this week to see some (vacant) apartments and I'm just wondering if it's appropriate to take a camera with me. Every other time I've gone apartment hunting, I always forget what the apartments look like by the time I'm finished.
Thanks - and a have a lovely day.

2007-03-28 03:26:02 · 9 answers · asked by Delvala 5

If I am trying to buy my first home in California and also I am a real estate agent, do I need to tell the seller(owner of the home) that I am a real estate agent if I am being my own agent to purchase my own home directly from the seller? Does it matter whether my California real estate license is active, none-active, or expired?

2007-03-28 03:25:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been there for 4 years and it needs repainting.

2007-03-28 03:25:08 · 14 answers · asked by Nj 2

I found out about John T Reed from yahoo answers.
Are there any other real estate seminar reviews besides John T reed's website that're good? How good are his opinions?

2007-03-28 03:16:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-28 03:00:53 · 5 answers · asked by denise d 1