Renting & Real Estate - March 2007

We bought a house on the way down from the peak in our area, but the bubble was really bad here (Merced, CA). Some are forecasting that our house will lose 30% value over the next 2 years ($100,000 off of a $285,000 purchase prise). Then it would take another 5 years to get back to the level we bought it at. I love our house, but I am freaking out. If you were in my shoes, would you try to sell now with the idea of renting for 2 years or just tough it out? We can afford the payment and our jobs are secure.

2007-03-16 13:23:13 · 13 answers · asked by ShortnSweet 4

Hello.

My kitchen and living room windows overlook my downstair neighbour's back garden.

A year ago, a new owner bought the downstair flat and rents it out. He doesn't take care of the garden much. For example, leaves from the last autumn are still there in a pile. For a while, the renter threw a dead Christmas tree in the back garden.

I have mentioned the garden maintenance issue to him a few times. But he still hasn't done anything.

Though I don't own the garden, the view affects me, and potentially the value of my property.

What can I do in this situation?
Is there some way I can complain to the council? (Hammersmith Fulham Council) to force him to take care of his garden?

Thank you for your advice.

D.W.Richards

2007-03-16 13:15:10 · 10 answers · asked by Theatre Fan 2

So far in life I have strictly been a renter. I'm considering buying a home and I was just wondering, where do I start? Do I see about a mortgage first, or find a home that I want to buy first?

Also, does anyone know a way to estimate what price range of houses you should look at based on your income? Together we make about 70K a year...

Thanks in advance for the help!!!!

2007-03-16 13:09:27 · 7 answers · asked by sapphirafire 3

Is it possible for a person to go to school full or 3/4 time in college and work fulltime and get a house? If so, how?

2007-03-16 13:08:40 · 2 answers · asked by sunshine23511 5

2007-03-16 12:56:59 · 8 answers · asked by Ugochinyere 1

2007-03-16 12:50:15 · 9 answers · asked by Marie 3

Does anyone know of a solution to this problem? Thanks in advance. :0)

2007-03-16 12:49:01 · 5 answers · asked by Marie 3

I want to get a VA loan, but don't want to pay the fees, does the VA waive the fees for disabled vets? if so, would u happen to know where this info is located, i have searched on the VA website and couldnt find it... thanks..

2007-03-16 12:11:10 · 2 answers · asked by STRYKE_POINTE 1

I created my own rental agreement with a clause that allows me to enter to inspect and make improvements and repairs. Instead of renewing at the end of the lease, I want to sell the house. That would require me to list and show the property before the lease is up. Can I legally do this? I have very good tenants and have had no problems with them. They were upset when I told them I was selling. While I don't want to cause them any inconvenience - I do intend to to sell this house. Lease is up in July '07 so there is time. Your advice please.

2007-03-16 12:01:54 · 7 answers · asked by Necie 2

We live in a apartment where they don’t fix the anything that need taken care of…
We have even went as low as not paying rent until repairs have been made.
The Apartment that we live in has mold now this is the 2cent apartment that has been infested with mold the other Apartment that we lived in we told them for 2 months that it had mold and water from the tub was leaking into my sisters room…
They did nothing and we had to relocate apartments because it became a health Hastert
Now it’s boarded up and no one can go in there with out face masks…
This apartment had the same problem with leaks and now nothing can be done?
They told us 2 pay the rent but they still wont fix anything or fumigate?
Or even fix the opening beneath the screen windows so the bugs wont get in!
It’s 90 degrees out side and we cant even open the windows because of the fear of getting more bugs in the house that bite us!
What would you do?
What action can be taken?

2007-03-16 11:54:17 · 7 answers · asked by Jazz 3

My boyfriend and I just got an apartment and I was just wondering...How much do you guys pay for groceries a month? This is for people with 2 people in their household.

2007-03-16 11:39:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need some budget advice. and will an apartment complex turn me down knowing the bills i already pay?

2007-03-16 11:01:58 · 6 answers · asked by auroa26 3

Hello, I currently live in a 2 bedroom apartment. its a decent size for me and my husband. And the plus side is he works here as maintance w/ his father so our rent is only 320 a month and he's worked here for 3 years. So we're hoping eventualyl its going to be free. I am going to start babysitting for 600 a month (undertable) and we're not sure if we should move into a rent to own house or if we should stay here and just fix up the apartment. We have so much junk and live up on the 3rd floor which is rough. My husband only makes 300 week w/ no health benifits, so with my job we have to pay like 300 a month for great health insurance. Now the main thing, once we get everything paid off and all dental work done ect.. once I start my job we want to start a family at the end of the year. Is stayin in the apartment a good idea? Or taking a risk getting a place, and my job not lasting. I dont know what to do.. There is so much work that needs 2 be done here. Give me your advice. Thankx

2007-03-16 10:56:51 · 2 answers · asked by whatup 2

2007-03-16 10:51:08 · 5 answers · asked by Leah 1

how do you do that

2007-03-16 10:14:24 · 14 answers · asked by summitgirl06 1

Signed contract with no deductable amount specified. Now 2 months later they say they require $1500 and our insurance is a $1000 deductable.
They have added new insurance to our loan and we are required to pay the premium. How can they do this without it being in our contract or without revealing this at the time we secured our second mortgage?

2007-03-16 09:59:06 · 3 answers · asked by capricorn12 1

Hi.. I rented out my duplex to person with 3 dogs and when he moved in he stated that his dog r well behaved and that he would pick up their poop. 4 months later he has not kept up his agrment. nor has he paid me a deposit and is constantly late with his rent. i let him go on first 2 rent pmts being late even though my lease states $50.00 late fee.. he is up all night wakes up my kids, lets dogs run all around upstairs and after I put in new carpets.. and one of his dogs I know pees and poops on the carpet. Therefore they are not well trained at all. I am fed up.. evicting in a week,.. evicting him in a week, I let him know that he needs to move out at end of that week. He is claiming to sue.. can he?? even though he has no reciepts of pymt on rent?? Is constantly late with rent, has not paid deposit either, stays up all night, and doesn't clean up after his dogs??

2007-03-16 09:49:01 · 1 answers · asked by pagiegrrl 1

New paint? carpet cleaning? etc...

2007-03-16 09:33:33 · 3 answers · asked by MUCHLOVE 1

2007-03-16 09:26:16 · 5 answers · asked by Fruitful1 3

Is it ok or is there any problem with forming an LLC for the purpose of owning your own house. For example you would live in the house (maybe pay rent or not) but the LLC would actually hold the title, pay the mortgage etc

2007-03-16 09:24:59 · 3 answers · asked by Drew G 1

2007-03-16 09:01:12 · 3 answers · asked by Fruitful 1

i am trying to find out how much a property was sold for in 1997, and the average house price at the time, any ideas for websites, much appreiciated.

2007-03-16 08:43:40 · 5 answers · asked by Doodles 3

2007-03-16 08:40:20 · 6 answers · asked by Luis H 2

I am going to be in the Tampa area taking summer classes from May to August and cannot dorm at the university. Does anyone know of cheap hotels, or furnished apartments with short leases?

2007-03-16 08:22:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just on average..

For a mortgage around 300k.

2007-03-16 08:10:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is it like? Is it as bad as the TV says it is? I saw the inside of one today and I thought they were pretty nice. So why don't they give positive advertisements? Please any info is great! Thanks!

2007-03-16 07:50:46 · 11 answers · asked by T-girl 3

I am purchasing a house here in a new subdivision. I see that 2 streets across from mines, they are working on building a huge Great Landings Country Club Golf Resort that is to offer lots of amenities. I am wondering if this will cause the value of my house and property to increase once complete, or will it drive down the value.

2007-03-16 07:50:27 · 8 answers · asked by Lady Love 1

I was concerned because a friend of mine bought a house I didn't feel right about it. I knew there was a problem. Everything was supposedly resolved and today her neighbor said the townhouse was previously flooded.

I'm totally blown away. After having a comment and recommendation about everything, when I was not asked NOW when I am directly asked for input, I'm not sure.

Aside from unethical, I am not sure. What kind of problems does this sort of thing present in the future. Personally, I think at our age we shouldn't be worried about these sort of things.

2007-03-16 07:13:08 · 3 answers · asked by Sweetgirl 3

I need to move into a Apartment/Section-Eight Housing or Rent To Buy.

All of the questions below applies to moving into a apt./section-eight housing and rent to buy.

a.) How Does It Work?
b.) Who Qualifies?
c.) Do They Accept Poor To Bad Credit?
d.) Do They Accept Broken Lease?
e.) Any Resources In The SOUTH WEST HOUSTON OR THE GALLERIA AREA IN HOUSTON,TX?

I NEED SOMEBODY THAT ACCEPTS BROKEN LEASE.

I'm looking for nice and safe 1 bdr. apt. or one of the other above.
I don't have no pets.
No more than $750-800 a month
A gym (only if possible),
Washer and dryer or washer and dryer connection.


YOUR HELP IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED,THANK YOIU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE!

A NOT TOO RAGEDY/GHETTO PLACE,since I will be
staying by myself.

2007-03-16 07:11:31 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i got a loan and put the money in a joint account with my wife,they took 600 pounds out and never even told us,then they sent a letter saying my wife owed some money and they have taken enough to cover it,not even told us the amount we owed, or amount they took out,we got a loam for this money payable for five years ,yet they have stolen it,can anyone help please

2007-03-16 07:05:14 · 1 answers · asked by The Way 4