Renting & Real Estate - April 2007

We are interested in a gorgeous house in an excellent location, with the right price range for us. We like everything about it, except that it is the first house as you turn into the subdivision, which means it is next to the road.
The road is a 2 lane road and is not near a highway.
The little noise from the road, and the lack of privacy on the deck doesn't bother us (the yard has a fence blocking it from the road), but we want to be able to sell the house in 2-5 years.
I am sure someone will definitely buy it, but it might take a long time and we won't sell it for a profit.
What do you all think?

2007-04-14 16:02:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

How much do you think it will cost to rent one from Atlanta to Chicago? I am unsure of the size but I have a one bedroom apartment full of furniture etc., so maybe any price ranges would help? Thanks

2007-04-14 15:22:47 · 6 answers · asked by Sweet K 1

There are a lot of pictures and text. I'm trying to give as much information as possible on one page, but it may be overkill.

And it may take too long to download, even though it's only one page, which would defeat the purpose.

Thanks for any suggestions you may have.

2007-04-14 10:54:56 · 5 answers · asked by Joe v 2

I have social security and ID with expired working permit I have good credit and have a good job to pay my morgage

2007-04-14 09:07:59 · 4 answers · asked by Ben 1

The guy who owns the building we rent a place in is the ultimate slumlord and I want to shame him.

2007-04-14 08:37:50 · 1 answers · asked by evamariehoople 4

Hi!

I'm looking to buy a condo in Minneapolis at the beginning of 2008 (about 9 months). Right now, I'm a senior in college, fortunately with no debt, and will start a job in June that pays 46,000 a yr.

I'll be living w/ my folks for a while to save money until 08, so most of my income should go directly to savings. My current status is:

About $15,000 in equity holdings (mostly index fund ETF's)
$3000 in savings.
I also plan on earning about 15,000 (after tax) from now until I would like to purchase the condo.

My questions are:
1) How expensive of a condo should I be looking to buy and how much should I be looking to save for the down payment?

2) Since the planned purchase isn't for another 9 mo., what should I do with the money I do have (and will get from my job in the coming months). Should I invest it in ETF's until 08 or keep it risk-free. Right now, my savings are in an Emigrant Direct savings acct earning about 5%.

Any advice would help! Thanks

2007-04-14 08:33:48 · 4 answers · asked by airlyss 2

hi, ive been renting for three months on a 6 month contract. i am not prepared to stay in this house any longer as its too much for what im paying. plus there are many things wrong with the house and she isnt prepared to repair it. its damp, there mold growing on windows and on ceiling because its damp. i want to move out quickly as i have a 2yr old and a 1yr old.

Was wondering after signing contract to pay her £550pcm, can i protest that if its too high? or do i have no right to get it lowered as its signed?

also,legally what notice do i need to give her to move out as ive been told 2months and 2 weeks. which one? it doesnt say anything on tenancy agreement about giving notice.

and, one last thing, how long can she keep my deposit for when i move out? doen she have to give it to me strait away or up to 2month after. also, no mention in agreement.

need everything to be legally. this is a private landlady and not through an estate agent.

2007-04-14 08:17:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

From the perspective of the best training, the option of the best commission split(90 or 100%), and the most visibility to the customer, who would you recommend? We are starting our real estate practice in the Phoenix area and have plenty of backing to get off the ground in a reasonable amount of time with no "part time jobs" or other distractions.

I was thinking between Keller Williams, Prudential, or Coldwell Banker......any ideas from those with experience?

2007-04-14 07:41:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

moving in our fifties is hard to contemplate, downsizing and all , wondering if we do this will we regret it?

2007-04-14 07:28:54 · 3 answers · asked by kim 7

when you default on a loan means exactly what

2007-04-14 07:26:27 · 5 answers · asked by Jess V 1

I unfortunately have a pre payment penalty set up for 3 years! ouch. I just was made aware. But how does this really effect me? In terms of re-fi or sale? Thank you I do apprecite your time.

2007-04-14 06:14:15 · 3 answers · asked by kd 1

2007-04-14 06:11:05 · 6 answers · asked by Wesley W 1

We need specific names of recommended movers that people have had good experiences with, as we move from St Paul MN to Norfolk VA this summer. Thanks for your help.

2007-04-14 06:10:20 · 3 answers · asked by Leah 1

Maybe if you know about brokers or landlords, just any information about the availability or possibility of student housing other than dorms found in NYC, preferably in Manhattan.

2007-04-14 05:47:40 · 5 answers · asked by littlemissfgirl 2

I'd like to stop renting and purchase a home. It seems impossible to make a mortage payment with all my debts. I just don't like the idea of throwing out $1700 on rent every month.
My question is, would it be a good idea to get a home loan that can absorb my oustanding debts? That way all my debt would be cleared except for the monthly mortage.
Any advice? Thanks for reading.

2007-04-14 04:21:15 · 7 answers · asked by POPCORN 2

I have a tenant that has violated the rental agreement two too many times. I certainly have enough reason to evict him, but would like him to think it is his idea rather than risk evicting him and having him damage my property on the way out. Any ideas how to make him want to move?

2007-04-14 01:59:04 · 11 answers · asked by north79004487 5

I will arrive at toronto with my family (my wife and two little daughters)as immigrants in 17\06\2007, i need somebody help to rent a furnished apartment ( two bedrooms )before i arrive there for three or four mons lease term.

2007-04-14 01:45:53 · 3 answers · asked by wael m 1

i live in a apt but thinking
i want a house make about 1500+ a month
how could i accomplish
geting a house instead of renting

2007-04-14 00:57:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-13 16:27:22 · 3 answers · asked by Matrix 1

If so, were you able to buy another house later? Or did it totally wreck your credit?

2007-04-13 16:06:14 · 3 answers · asked by Isla14 2

2007-04-13 13:40:05 · 6 answers · asked by sean_mchugh6 3

We have a problem in our condo. Some people are changing their door handles to whatever style they like. I go down my hallway and I see different door handles on each apt entrance. I told the Superintendent about it and he says he is uncertain about what to do. I know that the carpets , wallpaper, doors and doorhandles are considered "common elements". What should I do next to stop this unusual thing from happening in my building? It is cheaping my building with this look. It looks like a different person lives in eachof the units and doesn't care about the next person. We are a community of people sharing the same hallways.
Any knowledgeable advice would be appreciated.

2007-04-13 12:59:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

The property mgmt co. managing the property asked if we would show the house (and leave for showings) if given 24 hours notice. We reluctantly agreed as we were led to believe we have no choice. The owners (w/o the property mgmt groups knowledge) have since called non stop wanting to show with little or no notice and today I came home to find out someone had been here during the day w/o notification. I feel like our privacy has been invaded...there is a lockbox on the door...and the real estate agent shared with me that the owner told them they are no longer requiring 24 hours notice to show the property. Do I have any right to refuse the house being shown???

2007-04-13 12:57:46 · 16 answers · asked by Jena H 1

I own a house and my credit stinks. I would like to refinance and instead of putting the new mortgage under my name I would like to put it under my nephews name. Is that possible?

2007-04-13 12:27:29 · 4 answers · asked by Kamal S 2

We want to rent a house we've had for sale and aren't sure how much to ask for rent. I'd heard it's 10% of the home's value. Can anyone verify that? Also, I cannot find a site that actually lists the houses for rent in our area. They only list apartments. We do have a realtor, also. Must we go through her?

2007-04-13 10:57:45 · 4 answers · asked by ? 6

I live in Pennsylvania and I own a 3 stall garage and I rent each space for $20 a month.There is no written rental or lease agreements,only verbal.I have one renter who never pays on time.At one point he owed me for 6 mos.rent.I billed him via certified mail and I have requested that he please pay his monthly rent on time (3 times over the past 3 years).I am sick of chasing him for my money.He is currently behind 3 months on rent.So on 3-15,I sent him a notice via certified mail that I would no longer be able to rent the garage space to him because of his late payments,and asked that he vacate the space by 4-15.I warned that if all was not removed by 4-15 that the items would be considered abandoned and will be towed/removed.I called he town hall and the local magistrate to see what the laws are,but they will not answer my questions.The garage is stll locked.Questions:Is my notice legal? Is 30 days enough notice for eviction?Can I legally remove the lock,and dispose of the contents?

2007-04-13 10:32:27 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5

can someone tell me a great place to rent a HOME in Pa. in a safe area from800.00 - 1,000

2007-04-13 10:30:25 · 3 answers · asked by mypips33 1

Should the opening bid be a certain percentage off of the asking price? Are counteroffers common or uncommon? The assumption is that it is a buyer's market for a single family home between 300,000 and 600,000.

2007-04-13 10:20:21 · 5 answers · asked by Bar 2

I'm scared the lender is going to come back and say "sorry, we changed our minds" This is our first home and I am nervous, any suggestions. If we have a set closing date, can something happen to were we don't close or can the lender indeed change there mind after the fact?

2007-04-13 09:44:45 · 14 answers · asked by Sissy 1

I received a judgment against $46,000.00 against a contractor in 2001. As of today, I have not received anything from him. I considered filing a lien on his real property. With the interest, the total is approximately 68,000.00. Is this legal?

2007-04-13 08:47:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous