Renting & Real Estate - March 2007

Im researching neighborhoods in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. Can anyone give me their opinions on the following areas. I keep seeing listings for studios and 1 bedrooms from $800-$1050. I understand that is very low and that's why Im basically asking what's the catch? Im interested to know what you all think about these areas in terms of safety and locality. (Locality for me means, how far/accessible are they from West Hollywood).

-Glendale
-Downtown Los Angeles
-Korea Town
-Mid Wilshire
-Los Feliz
-San Fernando Valley
-Burbank
-North Hollywood
-Studio City

Thanks!

2007-03-02 06:02:11 · 2 answers · asked by Confuscious 2

2007-03-02 06:01:02 · 3 answers · asked by ppsam 1

Down The Street Sold for

2007-03-02 05:58:30 · 2 answers · asked by alena r 1

it's been abut 70 days since i wrote and delivered the check, but it still has not been cashed. subsequent rent checks have been cashed. what obligation am i under to make sure they cash it? it's not my fault my landlord keeps lousy records, but i'm wondering how long an open check is good for.

2007-03-02 05:58:00 · 2 answers · asked by pmhelsel 2

And do I have a good case? Here's the situation, in a nutshell: I had a roof leak at my old apartment complex. The roof leak caused water to drip from my ceiling in my bedroom. I had a newborn baby that I had to share the room with and it took my apartment complex about three weeks to fix the leak. In the meantime, I was sleeping in my living room with the baby. Long story short, I ended up leaving the apartment a few months later and only gave them a 15-day notice. I stated the aforementioned as the reason (amongst other issues) for my rapid leave. After a week or so, I got a letter from the Regional Manager stating that due to my inconvieniences, they would take the insufficient notice without penalty. Now, 30 days later, I am receiving a notice stating that they are withholding $300 for insufficient notice. Obviously the Regional Manager did not communicate his letter to the local manager. Should I just tell them I'll see them in court? They gave me 7 days to respond.

2007-03-02 05:50:44 · 6 answers · asked by come_on_kiss_the_gun 3

In the fall of 2005, I made a large payment toward my principal on my home mortgage from my Social Security disability settlement. Right after, I received a letter saying that I was being charged 298.25 for 'outstanding advances due from borrower'.

I called and asked what it was for, was told that they did not have to tell me what it was and that I had no right to proof.

I sent them a letter with laws about credit and debt collection I got online from the Federal Trade Commission that said that indeed I was intitled to know what the amount was for and they needed to show me proof.

In a follow up call, I was told the amount was for people in my city to 'drive by' my home in 2001 and see if someone lived here and to search online records to see if I still owned the house!

I feel the mortgage company is wrong to charge me for this 3 years after the fact and not provide any proof to this day.

What do I do and what agency can I talk to?

2007-03-02 05:23:17 · 5 answers · asked by queenlint1 2

I think it's a hassle both for tenants -who have to keep it like new and it may worsen allergies- and for the landlords - who have to get it professionally cleaned or replaced when a tenant moves out. Is there a particular reason for the carpeting?

2007-03-02 05:21:24 · 5 answers · asked by Saiph 3

'Two years from 28th March, 2007. Subject to a six month break clause with one month's notice in writing required thereafter'...
I am renting a building and this is stated in the contract. Just double checking!!? Thanks.

2007-03-02 05:17:56 · 5 answers · asked by Goldie 1

I'm trying to figure out what is meant when someone is constructing a four- story building. Is the basement the first floor, the ground level the second floor, the upstairs level the third floor, and then the floor above the third level considered the fourth floor?

2007-03-02 04:16:08 · 5 answers · asked by Truth 2

2007-03-02 03:56:09 · 3 answers · asked by Atila a 4

Does a property have to be sold or can my mother transfer the title deeds to me.

2007-03-02 03:49:23 · 2 answers · asked by elaine 7982 1

2007-03-02 03:49:05 · 4 answers · asked by jack l 1

I recently put a deposit on an apartment and i am waiting for a back round check was that the proceedure

2007-03-02 03:35:29 · 1 answers · asked by Lela T 1

The lease agreement on my house us up at the end of April. My landlord contacted me yesterday and said that they wanted to start showing the house to people at the beginning of April.I do not want them to do this. They are just trying to get a early start on trying to sell there house while I am still in there. Do they have the right to do that or can I tell them no?

2007-03-02 03:22:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello, I am possibly moving to Los Gatos soon. I currently am nationally certified, but I have no state certifications anywhere. What kind of schooling/certification/cost are involved to sell there? (I'm from Louisiana.)

2007-03-02 03:15:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our current house is assessed at $655K, and we own $140K on it. (Potential sale profit of $500K) How is the best way to get the maximum amount for an immediate down payment (the house we like will sell FAST!) without having already sold our current house? Or are we out of luck? Our existing house should sell quickly when it's ready to go on the market, so we should be in a position repay a loan or HELOC within a few months. We also have retirement plans from which we could also consider borrowing.

2007-03-02 03:05:55 · 8 answers · asked by Rebecca 2

im currently seeking a council house in scotland and i would like to know what it would cost a month- roughly including council tax, rent, tv licence, elec/gas etc etc. its my first home and i need to work out my expenditure.

2007-03-02 02:44:40 · 4 answers · asked by Joanne S 1

i moved into my apartment complex in sept under another an organization that didn't pay my rent in three months.( i paid the organization mty rent they didn't pay the apartment complex)I paid the balance because this organization.is now bankrupt. the apartment complex told me i can get the apartment in my name if i paid the balance due and filled out and application for myself. They said i was approved and had to paid a desposit and my rent. i went to do this yesterday and now they are telling me that i will have to move out of my apartment and into another one once one becomes available because the apartment is under this organization that has been evicted . what can i do ? i like my apartment and where i'm located why must i move if the apartment complex is not longer dealing with this organization the other thing is why didn't they tell me this before i pay the owe balance and my rent for this month. i feel like i'm getting the short end of the stick

2007-03-02 02:40:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Am a first time buyer, looking to buy a property on my own. (In UK )Can anyone give me advice where they got there mortgages, who does good deals, what repayments are like, how much they would lend etc. Thanks!

2007-03-02 02:35:18 · 6 answers · asked by Kiwi Angel 2

Does anyone know any Mortgage Company that is doing loan 100% financing, 0 down to people with a credit score of 600-605?

2007-03-02 02:34:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-02 02:25:18 · 5 answers · asked by Ciara S 1

I will be moving into an apartment soon. What kinds of questions and situations should I be aware of when apartment hunting?

2007-03-02 02:23:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 1/2 way through my lease, and have lost my job and at this time I have no way to pay the rent, but have never even been late before. How long can I stay here with non-payment, before being evicted? I am not trying to do anything wrong, but facing living on the street when I am 56yrs. old is scary. I have no family to fall back on, and have only lived in the town for 6 mos.and have no friends I know well enough to move in with. Also, can they turn my water off to force me out? Just Afraid and need advice please.

2007-03-02 02:11:54 · 4 answers · asked by Little Tree 2

I have been asked to co-ordinate the office move. Never done this before. Can anyone recommend "tried and trusted" web site for guidance/check list?

2007-03-02 02:00:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a house built about 3 years ago. The contractor used many sub-contractors. The sub-contractor he hired to put in the septic tank and dig the field line went across my property line and into a vacant piece of land. Somebody has bought that land now and is going to run their electric underground. The trench they dig will go through my field line. I did not know that he went across the property line when they were building my house. I'm going to have to move my field line, so it doesn't get messed up when they dig. Who is responsible for paying for this? Contractor? Sub-contractor? Me?

2007-03-02 01:42:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does this lower my property taxes? If so, about how much? Any information is appreciated.

2007-03-02 00:59:55 · 3 answers · asked by Traci J 2

We want to make an offer on a house we're intested in. This house is for sale by owner so he doesn't have an agent. I'm a buyer who does not have an agent either. I need to fill out a Purchase Offer Contract, but do I get this Purchase Offer form from the seller?
Also, I know when I fill out the form I need to include a purchase price, contigencies, and other information. If the seller accepts my offer, he will sign the contract. If he reject my offer, he will not sign the contract. But when I give the seller the Purchase Offer Contract, do I need to sign the contract at that time, or both the seller and the buyer sign the contract when both parties agree on the purchase price?

2007-03-02 00:39:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in the process of refinancing a townhouse that I jointly own with my ex-wife. The mortgage broker I am working with has told me (by law) because we are divorced and I do not live in the residence I must fill out a seperate form 1003 as co-borrower. Not a big deal until they tell me there is another $495 processing charge for this form. Does anyone know the law on this issue?
Thanks

2007-03-02 00:24:01 · 6 answers · asked by Pat H 1

My wife and I were looking ata home that needed repairs, It's a forclosed home that a corporation has bought and put on the market, my real estate agent called the realtor selling the home for the corp, the realtor told my realtor thata offer was on the table and thatthe corperation was considering it. So should my realtor made our offer? because at that point she was insinuating that there was nothing we could do.

2007-03-02 00:19:34 · 9 answers · asked by frosty62 4

My husband and i are in process of becoming foster parents.You are paid a "wage" for this, so much for the child ,and another payment for the "work" you do.Its not a lot but wondered if this would be taken into account when applying for a mortgage as income? i work part time and would like to continue to do so, would they add this on to our joint income?We have a fairly small house and would like somewhere bigger to accomodate these children (at moment we only have 2 bedrooms and it would mean foster child having to share with my son (agency said if we had another room it would give us more options e.g being able to take a girl.any help appreciated.

2007-03-01 23:34:54 · 4 answers · asked by smiler 4