Renting & Real Estate - April 2007

2007-04-18 09:56:37 · 10 answers · asked by danll121 1

My realtor is great, however i just wanted to get other opinions. He found a home for me priced way out of my range- the home is $135,000, but its tax value is $83,000 and the other homes in the area are priced the same or + 11, 000. Would it be unrealistic to offer $98,000 without closing costs? ( My realtor and I have not discussed anything yet.)

2007-04-18 09:30:49 · 8 answers · asked by loved 2

If I have a loan of 200k started say last month and my monthly mortgage is 700, and I pay off 50k in one lumpsome amount next month, will my mortgage be lower than 700 automatically without refinancing?

Is it different for any of the mortgage programs, 30 yr fixed, 7/1 ARM.

2007-04-18 09:11:29 · 13 answers · asked by MTERA 1

I'm selling my first house and I want to avoid using a realtor if possible. I guess over here they typically charge 6% and I think that's ridiculous. I'm in no hurry.

Any tips/tricks to do this on my own?

2007-04-18 08:46:48 · 3 answers · asked by kimchee_boi 3

2007-04-18 08:31:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

So far I have not told them I am getting out of the Navy. I fear them not accepting me to rent the apartment. My credit is good (719) and I already have a job lined up that pays good. I almost let it slip that I am getting out of the Navy. Should I tell them, or just play it safe so I can get this place? It is decently priced and in a good location unlike many other available places in the area. So I really dont want to chance losing this. But if they were to find out after I sign the lease that I am out of the Navy, what would or could they do? People change jobs all the time, so would it really be a big deal? Any good advice is appreciated.

2007-04-18 07:52:08 · 5 answers · asked by Bucfan 2

I need to sell my house fast . if you are looking to buy in alaska my house is in a verey nice subdivision with a 18 hole golf course. Please call my real estate agent to have look.


http://www.matsumls.com/propdetails.asp?type=r&MLSNo=&mnprice=0&mxprice=99999999&Area=WASILLA&Baths=Not+Important&Beds=Not+Important&street=settlers+bay&start=1

2007-04-18 06:29:11 · 4 answers · asked by fswas 2

-The seller's agent did not list the property according to market prices (the same unit one block away was listed and recently sold for ~$40k more and the seller was not notified of this).
-The seller's agent did not provide (or disclose to the client) the required 3 days attorney review (mandate in NJ)
-A second offer was transmitter to the listing agent, but not communicated to the seller.
-Does the seller have any other course of legal action?

2007-04-18 06:16:14 · 4 answers · asked by psuche 2

The owners accepted my offer and signed my contract, but the contract has to be approved by the bank. It takes up to 5 days for them to approve. My questions is--what happens if other offers come in before the bank approves? Can the owner take another offer even though they already signed mine?

2007-04-18 04:52:19 · 11 answers · asked by gobanana516 4

what does the rent reserve bit mean if anything?

2007-04-18 04:47:46 · 1 answers · asked by curlyloxx 3

If someone doesn't pay their property tax, then the city will place a lien on their home, until they pay. If they still don't pay the city will put it up for sale, just for the price of their property tax bill that they owe. Is this true, if so, is it also true that anyone can buy it? Where do you find out about these sales?

2007-04-18 04:44:11 · 7 answers · asked by misstiff 1

My sister is getting into serious trouble with her home and it may be foreclosed. She bought into one of those designer mortgages several years ago and now the interest rate is ridiculously high and her mortgage is double from what she started with. If I co-sign to help her refinance her home, she could get a significantly lower (more affordable) fixed interest rate. Should I co-sign for her?

What are the risks involved? How is co-signing for a house different than co-signing for a car? How does it affect my credit? How does it affect my future with home-buying? I don't own a home yet, but what if my husband and I are ready to buy our first home in the next one to five years?

2007-04-18 04:43:16 · 4 answers · asked by Rosanna 3

I have an applicant who monthly wage is $2000 and he is trying to rent a apartment for $1220. The owners of the apartment want to deny the applicant because he may have problems making rent. The applicant has a wife and a newborn child. If he earns more, the owners don't have a problem.

2007-04-18 04:23:43 · 17 answers · asked by JR 2

2007-04-18 04:15:37 · 16 answers · asked by Mappy~Jazz 2

I got a 'rent arrears' form from my rental office. They say I owe $1150.41 and if I don't pay it in 5 days they'll take me to court. However I do not owe such amount, I have all my receipts (I pay in money order), etc. Now I don't want to go to court and I don't have/want to pay the $1150.41 what do I do? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

2007-04-18 04:05:42 · 6 answers · asked by Austrian Theorist 4

2007-04-18 02:01:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-17 20:57:28 · 4 answers · asked by PRI 1

2007-04-17 15:12:19 · 2 answers · asked by idgaf 5

I live in Babylon, NY. I'm working as a Part Time Hostess at a Restaurant and would probably keep that job too. I want to see if this could be a good move for me to make now.

2007-04-17 14:52:21 · 4 answers · asked by kchambers9240 1

2007-04-17 14:45:47 · 2 answers · asked by Audrey H 1

How do you develop a internal form used to interview clients or customers and what type of information should it convey?

2007-04-17 14:42:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-17 13:15:47 · 5 answers · asked by lulu 1

This summer, I will be moving out of my parents house to attend college (3 years to go) in another city.

The city where I plan on moving isn't known for low rents, however it has fairly low entry-level housing costs. Therefore, I'm in a bit of a predicament.

For about $525/month, I can get a decent one bedroom apartment with heat and water paid. As that is rent, it's money I'm never going to see again.

For about $600/month, including condo association fees, I can get a newly updated condo that also includes heat and water. It's a two-bedroom unit with a garage (something I wouldn't get with the apartment). I understand the condo association fees aren't much different than rent, but its a small fee ($150).

With such a small difference in price, I'm a bit unsure of which route I should take. I'm open to suggestions or other people's experiences in this matter. Any advice would be great. Thanks!

2007-04-17 11:19:43 · 4 answers · asked by Dirk M 2

i live in new england, i hate winter. as soon as i can, i want to move somewhere warmer. if you live in a warmer climate and would recommend moving there, give reasons why and what state you live in

if you live in the coastal southeast, tell me how you handle hurricanes because that is the one thing i worry about if i ever moved there

i want to stay in america

2007-04-17 09:52:46 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm selling my primary house in PA and am figuring on getting a $30,000 profit after I pay off the mortage. How much net profit will i have after taxes? i need it for a down payment at my new house.

2007-04-17 09:50:02 · 6 answers · asked by woodworker2090 2

I am FSBO selling my home. When I first began marketing the home I was getting about 3 showing per week. This until I quickly realized that everyone was likely window shopping, or nosy neighbors. So I added that I was requiring pre-qualified buyers or a 90% letter for an appointment to show. Since this time, I have not had even one showing in just over a month!

Now I'm thinking of having some open houses. My problem is that what good does this do? 99% of those who intrude upon my home are just looking, curious, or being nosy? Do, or can you really get a buyer through an open house?

Also, if your neighbor, whom you have been at odds with tries to come to my open house, can I'll tell him to take a hike? You would not believe the nosy-ness these freaks around me use.

2007-04-17 08:03:58 · 11 answers · asked by Skippy 1

What is this all about? Would it actually save money? Who qualifies?

2007-04-17 07:07:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking of purchasing a home, but there are so many different loan & mortgage companies...how do I choose which is the best? The phone book is filled w/them & I have no time to check w/each of them. Are there any nationwide companies, that are well known to be better to deal with? Thank you for all honest answers.

2007-04-17 06:46:48 · 5 answers · asked by sunrise_n_tn 1

2007-04-17 04:37:07 · 7 answers · asked by quality518 2

must i reinvest this money into a new home or can I pay of my friends mortgage and put my self on his title

2007-04-16 16:06:01 · 10 answers · asked by arubianogirl 1