Renting & Real Estate - March 2007

2007-03-01 11:22:57 · 10 answers · asked by aliah m 1

This is something I would like to do and am curious how much work is involved.

2007-03-01 11:08:07 · 2 answers · asked by duchessofnc 2

My .75 acre residential home was recently re-zoned to commercial (OS-1). How do I go about doing an investment appraisal to determine it's new value? I want to sell and move somewhere warm!

2007-03-01 10:33:51 · 5 answers · asked by barbara 2

I live in california and recently listed a home for sell asking price
at $495,000. (we want to sell it at $485,000) I have an offer for $505,000 but buyer want $30,000 for closing cost, so the actual selling price is $475,000 ($10,000 less then what we want) Here is the catch, Because my agent also represent both the buyer and seller (act as dual agent, which is legal in california) he will reduce his % commision to 3% instead of 5% as in our contract, so instead of selling for $485,000 and pay no closing cost to the buyer and pay $25,000 (5%) to my agent, so my net final is $460,000. or now we are selling for $505,000 with $30,000 closing cost to the buyer and pay $15,500 (3%) to my agent (because he agree to reduce his commision) my net final is also $460,000. I just want to know if we should accept to pay $30,000 to buyer + 3% to a agent would be a good deal?

2007-03-01 10:07:04 · 5 answers · asked by ChildCare 2

I want to borrow more money then the seller is asking for this house, why would the lender make the check out to them and not me. I am borring the money and the seller is asking for less then I am borrowing.

2007-03-01 10:00:36 · 7 answers · asked by Monica J 1

My roomates and I rented a townhome together and we paid first and last months rent in Feb. we were not allowed to move in till the middle of Feb. so we are a little out of money and it's march fist and the landlord is threatening to kick us all out if he doesn't get the rent today, I think he should give us a week or so considering we were not allowed to move in till the middle of the month and had to pay for some where else to live and gave him the full months rent. can you tell me if I am right or if I have to listen to him cause he is right

2007-03-01 09:59:26 · 7 answers · asked by coco late 2

I am starting a residential construction business. Due to lack of personal capital I want to partner with a local land owner. What is the best method to find landowners interested in doing so?

2007-03-01 09:55:48 · 1 answers · asked by Michael H 3

I am looking into buying, renting, or going Contract for Deed on a ranch. The problem is I have limited credit and collateral. I do have over 15 years ranching experience and used to own my own agri-business.

What are some alternatives I can use to get my own land to start my dreams?

2007-03-01 09:55:29 · 4 answers · asked by Lonewolf 3

I'm in NY and things are sky-high. Is there any harm of putting the money in savings - watching it grow - an dmove into a house in a year or two??

2007-03-01 09:47:58 · 3 answers · asked by jobacle 1

First of all, is it a good idea to buy foreclosure homes. And secondly, is it a good idea to buy a foreclosure homes in southern california? I know the house in So cal are off the chains expansive but foreclosure pricing is good but i heard it's a bad idea to to buy a foreclosure homes.

2007-03-01 09:45:23 · 3 answers · asked by epicwolf 4

Say, a family home, with a huge mortgage? have been told that "the mortgage follows the deed". Have also been told that it would be rude to turn down this house, but I have no need of it, and definately don't want the mortgage payments either.

2007-03-01 09:41:16 · 6 answers · asked by Ralph M 1

please point me to their website

2007-03-01 09:35:53 · 3 answers · asked by knowlege is the bless 1

I just sold my house I lived in for 12 years and made a profit of 120,000. Should I worry about it?

2007-03-01 09:33:11 · 6 answers · asked by LIVE4Kids 2

They all offer 7 days free trial but then charge upwards of $40 / month, with additional charges for additional information. It all feels like it's nothing more than a big bait and switch type ripoff.

2007-03-01 09:27:39 · 4 answers · asked by Richard A 1

2007-03-01 08:39:46 · 5 answers · asked by Alla S 2

I live in a cookie-cutter subdivision.

2007-03-01 08:35:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Got a kid coming my way so I want to prepare myself and I was wondering if its a good time to purchase a home in Ontario California. I have looked at other areas here close to Los Angeles and woof is it expensive! I have crossed out of my list: Fontana, Rialto, Bloomington, Palmdale, Lancaster. What do you guys recomend? Should I buy or rent. Is there a Real Estate "Bubble" coming?

2007-03-01 08:22:00 · 4 answers · asked by vicpal25 2

Option 1:
Condo on 2nd floor, $310,000.
2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 covered parking spaces.
830 sq ft. No lot. Sharing pool facilities with other 36 units.
Located in an just okay neighborhood.
HOA fees $200/month.

Option 2:
An attached single family house, $302,000.
1 bedroom, 1bath, 1 attached covered garage.
480 sq ft (small) plus a covered patio (120 sq ft)
Lot size 1400 sq ft.
Located in a good neighborhood.
HOA fees $40/month.

2007-03-01 08:04:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-01 07:52:34 · 7 answers · asked by kc 3

I am interested in getting into the whole "house flipping" thing. I have always had alot of interest in real estate but have to real experience. Me and my husband have taken on alot of projects in OUR homes and I really enjoy the work and the satisfaction I get from making the improvements. Thats why I feel it would be a good thing to take on. I just have no clue where to start, or how to know if a property will be profitable, please help!

2007-03-01 07:48:06 · 7 answers · asked by fasn8ya 1

can I file my taxes? i.e.. employment...

2007-03-01 07:44:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will a lender allow you to do a loan modification to reduce mortgage payments if the property is being rented ,making income.If I paid my loan out for a longer peroid of time it would lower my payments. Every time I loose a renter I get behind again. .....help...

2007-03-01 07:39:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've never had any problems with my apartment or my landlord, never been late on a payment or anything, but I dont have enough to pay it on the 5th. (last day of grace period.) I just had a really bad month with finances. Alot of suprises :( but I get paid on the 9th, and can pay it then, but it will be 4 days late! I REALLY do not want to pay it late, and dont want to take out a loan, or cash advance. I heard you dont get charged with a late fee if you pay it 72 hours after the 5th? I could write a check on the 8th, and pray it doesnt go through until the 9th.

I'm completely lost, and desperately need advice. Thank you so much for all of your answers!


I forgot to say that I have already spoken with her, and she said she was sorry about this because i have a perfect apartment history with her, and said she could do a partial payment, but it would still be as bad on my credit. Plus, I dont have enough money to DO a partial credit. But I've already told her, as a head up. FYI!

2007-03-01 07:36:05 · 5 answers · asked by shelb 2

I've never had any problems with my apartment or my landlord, never been late on a payment or anything, but I dont have enough to pay it on the 5th. (last day of grace period.) I just had a really bad month with finances. Alot of suprises :( but I get paid on the 9th, and can pay it then, but it will be 4 days late! I REALLY do not want to pay it late, and dont want to take out a loan, or cash advance. I heard you dont get charged with a late fee if you pay it 72 hours after the 5th? I could write a check on the 8th, and pray it doesnt go through until the 9th.

I'm completely lost, and desperately need advice. Thank you so much for all of your answers!

2007-03-01 07:22:11 · 8 answers · asked by shelb 2

How do you figure out what price range you should be looking at?

2007-03-01 07:00:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathrooms in Orange County, CA and I am looking to rent this property.What is the cheapest way. Attach 1 car garage, Washer and Dryer hook-ups....please let me know

2007-03-01 06:57:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-01 06:55:04 · 9 answers · asked by jeancornet 1

i rent, signed lease building sold before i moved in, landlord said lease no good have to sign a new with with new owners, didnt sign new lease, do i have to wait 1 yr before moving . i am in canada

2007-03-01 06:42:36 · 3 answers · asked by Kathy R 1

I still have a hard time understanding what a mortage is!

2007-03-01 06:33:27 · 9 answers · asked by cherokeeindians_2001 1

My old landlord used some resource online to draft my rental lease, but I can't remember what she used. Does anyone know where I can find a virtually "fill in the blank" rental agreement?

2007-03-01 06:18:33 · 4 answers · asked by Natalie D 1