Renting & Real Estate - March 2007

My husband who just served 3 years in Iraq was offered a VA loan. Not receiving much information on this service, we don't know if it's exactly true or what the circumstances are. We're renting at the current moment and are interested in purchasing property. Before we do so, can anyone give me details on VA loans and the difference between them and regular mortgages? Thanks in advance!

2007-03-05 01:32:14 · 5 answers · asked by Soldier'sWife 3

Out water heater caught on fire and caused a hose to burst. The entire first floor of our townhouse was flooded. We had multiple fans and dehumidifiers running in our home for over a week. The water and electric bills are going to be due in a couple of weeks and are considerably higher than normal. We also had to take our daughter to the doctor for smoke inhalation. Who is responsible for the charges incurred? Our landlord has not offered to pay for anything. We don't have insurance for our belongings so I know we are on our own for the damage caused to them. But what about the utility and doctor bills? I'm not sure what I have the right to expect from my landlord.

2007-03-05 01:18:52 · 4 answers · asked by Beth M 2

The general consensus is that mortgage companies won't lend to buy properties that have less than 60 years on the lease. Your view and experience please.

2007-03-05 01:12:06 · 5 answers · asked by Keef 1

It's a long story but I will try to be brief. My parents have bought their council flat, they now want to sell but their neighbour downstairs could cause some potential problems, (she moved in after they began buying). She is an umemployed drug user with four children and a dog, she allows the dog to foul the outside of the properties, she leaves household junk outside of her flat and constantly plays loud music, she has an 'on off' boyfriend who she is always fighting with (physically) and loudly and the police are regular visitors to her flat.
My parents have considered complaining to the council about her but apparantly they would have to declare a dispute with the neighbour to any potential buyers which they fear could put buyers off, not to mention the condition she keeps the outside of her flat in, which viewers have to pass to gain access to my parents flat. They don't want to do anything to upset her in case she causes more problems whilst they are trying to sell.

2007-03-05 00:44:09 · 13 answers · asked by Smoochy Poochy 6

I am a Marketing executive of a real estate company i need come contact to market our product so i need 1.Doctors name and phone number to get an appoinment to explain our produt

2007-03-05 00:35:44 · 4 answers · asked by RAM S 1

I am a Marketing executive of a real estate company i need come contact to market our product so i need 1.Doctors name and phone number to get an appoinment to explain our produt

2007-03-05 00:35:12 · 1 answers · asked by RAM S 1

Do you have to declare it to the tax man and is it easy to find tenants?

Is it easier said than done?

2007-03-05 00:20:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in the process of moving house, we have been accepted in principal for a mortgage with Northern Rock, but I have been in touch with my bank I have realised that I have been living over my overdraft for the last 12 months and have been charged each month for this– (I thought my overdraft facility was 500 instead it is only 200) – I’m a dumb *** for not realising my mistake earlier – but I’ve been in touch with the bank and they have said it will go against my credit scoring. Now, if I’ve already had a mortgage accepted in principal – Northern Rock can’t refuse me a mortgage from now on? or can they?
Hopefully, I should be in my new house within 6 –8 weeks and my 500 debt will be cleared but I’m kinda panicking as my current house has already sold and i dont want them to refuse me a mortgage at this stage.

Will Northern Rock require copies of my Bank Statements?

2007-03-05 00:10:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-04 23:55:05 · 6 answers · asked by JERRYMARC 2

2007-03-04 23:36:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

the neighbors wont give me his phone number how could i get it quickly? His name is steven fisher. Help!

2007-03-04 23:28:35 · 1 answers · asked by val 1

Property i have found has been reduced from £200,000 to £100,000 due to fear of last tsunami. The resort has 16 bungalows, 2 houses restaurant and swimming pool.

2007-03-04 23:03:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been living in this shared appartment for 6 months and all of a sudden i have received a months notice to leave.
I have no contract and the landlord has not given me receipts.
what can i do to get him back

2007-03-04 20:15:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im assuming the cash payments are for some sort of illegal tax benefit. Because of this can he not take me to court when I break the lease.

2007-03-04 18:34:09 · 5 answers · asked by Guy 1

2007-03-04 18:13:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in the process of getting my house re-evauluated to extend my loan for renovations. The bank sent out a valuator to see the property and i have had an agent out personally. The difference between the two prices is huge. Why is this?

2007-03-04 18:07:43 · 5 answers · asked by Kris 2

A hand written contract was signed by both parties stating the money has to be paid back w/ out a payback by date. Can civil or criminal penalties be charged legally.

2007-03-04 17:34:25 · 9 answers · asked by Joseph G 1

Is there a particular income level where you just lose way too much money renting an apartment as opposed to buying your own house? Take into consideration the tax-deductible mortgage interest payments. Equate home equity with cash savings.

2007-03-04 17:26:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have rented from him for 3 yrs. and have had no contract ever and no problems. I recently moved into another rental of his and did another oral agreement. When we moved in he stated he did not want to sell only rent, two months later after he seen all the work i did to the house he now wants to sell what can i do please help.

2007-03-04 17:19:51 · 13 answers · asked by tink007bell 1

I have rented from him for 3 yrs. and have had no contract ever and no problems. I recently moved into another rental of his and did another oral agreement. When we moved in he stated he did not want to sell only rent, two months later after he seen all the work i did to the house he now wants to sell what can i do please help.

2007-03-04 17:19:27 · 2 answers · asked by tink007bell 1

I make 43,000 a year and what to be able to own a house... what is teh best city to do this ?

2007-03-04 16:39:54 · 5 answers · asked by james s 1

So, can you buy house, then fix it up, and sell it for a higher price to make profit? Or you have to wait a certain months before you can sell a house.

2007-03-04 16:37:38 · 8 answers · asked by johndc27 2

2007-03-04 16:31:22 · 2 answers · asked by i,m here if you need to talk. 6

I was happy with the original loan servicer, whose company was a member of the BBB and had relatively few complaints. But they sold it to a company that has an outragious number of complaints to the BBB and is not a member. I don't feel comfortable doing business with them. Also, according to the BBB report, the new company made little effort to resolve the complaints.

2007-03-04 16:09:00 · 2 answers · asked by Lesley M 5

2007-03-04 15:57:38 · 2 answers · asked by passion4ranchin20 1

2007-03-04 15:52:41 · 8 answers · asked by Worried Guy 1

2007-03-04 15:20:57 · 4 answers · asked by Shelly 1

It is a gym. Average weighted people. Help plz

2007-03-04 15:09:01 · 3 answers · asked by A Real Bboy 4

2007-03-04 15:08:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm in the market for a condo in Buckhead, Georgia. Want to be more educated about the difference between the two.

2007-03-04 14:49:07 · 4 answers · asked by littlebunny101 2