Renting & Real Estate - April 2007

2007-04-09 10:20:16 · 10 answers · asked by dullerd 2

Could some one please advice of legal fee could be waived. Or should I just pay the full amount and be glad to have a home.

2007-04-09 08:50:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

While I owned a small contacting buisness in Seminole county FL,There were several unfavorable judgements filed against me. I am concerned that the when I close on the house next month that the judgements may be deducted from the sale of the home. These are judgements against me. There are no liens on the house and my home has a homestead exemption.

2007-04-09 03:28:24 · 2 answers · asked by Hansolo 1

I have learned that the electricity for my neighbor's studio apartment is run off of my electric meter which means that I am paying his electric bill. I just moved in a month ago and received my first electric bill which was $160. The landlord has offered to reimburse me $40 a month toward the electric bill.
I think it is illegal to have one tenant pay for another's electric bill but cannot find that written anywhere. Who would I contact to complain about this? The electric company? Can they help? We do not have any type of renter's association to go to.

2007-04-09 00:20:39 · 10 answers · asked by ebosgramma 5

My husband and I have lived in apartments for the past 10 years of our marriage. However with the recent adoption of our daughter, we want to "settle down" into a home of our own. We were stupid in our early twenties and made a mess of our credit score (back then who even thought about their credit scores???). With alot of work and an excellent job promotion we were able to bring up our score up a total of 120 points within the last 6 months.
We looked into CountryWide for a mortgage (a realtor suggested them in passing) and though our score isn't high enough for a 80/20, we did qualify for a 100% loan but with a higher intrest rate (between 7 and 7.25) and PMI.

My question is do we even consider this offer with the mortgage economy and CountryWides reputation?
Do we look at our own bank even though we have a very small down payment saved ($5,000 )and our credit score isn't at 660 (which we were told was the magic number for a great interest rate? ) but well above 620?

2007-04-08 23:59:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

When my real estate agent had an open house, he told us to be gone for 4 hours, we drove by 20 minutes after the open house started, and he was gone. This happened 3 times. What section of the Real Estate Business Ethics and Moral does this point to?

2007-04-08 21:43:52 · 4 answers · asked by ultimate soccer coach 2

my friend that I used to babysit for got a house for $1 because they wanted this house off their property. I know someone else that got a house and moved if for $35,000. I was wondering if there was someway to find deals like this? I would like to find a house that someone needs off their land or something like that....please help....I would love to find something like this! it doesn't have to be in good condition...

2007-04-08 18:35:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

We're considering adding onto our back patio, but before we put all that money into it, we'd like to know how much it will increase the property value. Our backyard is a straight downhill slope, so really there's no yard space. Our deck is currently10' x 12', and when we'd finish it would be at least 26' by 12'. Any thoughts on how much this would increase the property value?

2007-04-08 17:31:26 · 5 answers · asked by brina S 2

The thing is, it will be free and our first home. We live in an apartment and hate everything about them!! We (husband and I) have no kids and are willing to live in a tiny place for 1 or 2 years, then tear it down and put a manufactured home in it's place. If the termite problem isn't too bad, should we chance it? Will my husband's immune issues suffer? (he has had a double transplant) I really need some advice!!

2007-04-08 16:41:33 · 4 answers · asked by neffiewoman 1

we are buying a house. our lease isn't up until january 2008. our landlord says he will let us out of the lease IF we find someone else to rent our house. so, if we do that, do we get our deposit back? and can he continue to charge us rent? and if we cannot find someone to rent it, what happens then? is it even our responsibility to find a new renter? we gave our 30 day notice almost 2 weeks ago and he is not advertising this house for rent. so it seems he is leaving it totally up to us. please don't answer if you haven't a clue.

2007-04-08 16:35:33 · 5 answers · asked by heather l 4

I am in the process of obtaining a mortgage. I have one more outstanding debt o pay before I qualify for one. relatives are telling me to pay it at closing because that's how they done it. My broker told me to pay the debt first. which one is current? What do you guys reccommend?

2007-04-08 16:17:27 · 2 answers · asked by KinWin 5

My question is my landlord told me that he can enter a garage whenever he wants too, and can that landlord store stuff in the garage when the house is rented to me?

2007-04-08 14:54:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

help! i've got to get out of my lease and i'm going crazy! where is this written? is it common law and if so, how would i notate that in a formal letter to my landlord?

2007-04-08 14:31:08 · 3 answers · asked by marleygirl 2

2007-04-08 12:27:27 · 6 answers · asked by Ruth S 1

Hello, I was curious about what type of credit score you have to get a mortgage? I live in TN. and we would be first time buyers. And what is the best mortgage for first time buyers? Thanks!

2007-04-08 11:07:52 · 10 answers · asked by autumnwanderlust 2

I live in MA. I signed a contract with the landlord using an apartment agency just yesterday. After I gave it a thought for the night I made a mistake not taking another one that was better and convenient for me and my daughter (that other place if from the same rental agency). I left the real state agent a message about it......would there be any problems? From what I hear they don't have a 3 day grace..(so they said).

Also I am suppose to move to that place on May 1st (Its April 8 today).

Thanks

2007-04-08 10:23:35 · 5 answers · asked by riskmod 2

2007-04-08 09:04:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-08 03:36:22 · 7 answers · asked by sassy girl 3

I was evicted from my apartment 1 year ago. Is there anything I can do to get it off my credit/backround? I can't find a place to rent to me because of it. Please help? I live in Southern California.

2007-04-08 02:29:31 · 3 answers · asked by E G 1

I'm buying a house (to be built) by grand homes. I negotiated on a price, but now I feel like I didn't negotiate high enough. I paid a $15,000 earnest money to grand homes and realized the media room is a little too small. Can I call grand homes and ask them to increase the media room size in the price I quoted them? Is it possible to reset the price after signing the contracts? Are the resale value high in irving, tx (coppel isd)?
Thank you

2007-04-08 01:57:10 · 4 answers · asked by Veenita M 2

Why would an RE agent benefit from doing them?

2007-04-07 15:55:21 · 5 answers · asked by maverick 1

I do not have a contract with a real estate agent, although I do have a real estate agent who has been helping me. I would like to have her guide me through the purchase. Will it cost
me more to use my own real estate agent, as opposed to buying from the builder's representative?

2007-04-07 14:42:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in California,and I have been given a notice to vacate by my landlady.She has since sent me a letter telling me when I move out to leave the keys on the kitchen counter.Should I be suspect that she is keeping my all my security deposit and should I send a demand letter to do the final walk thru?

2007-04-07 14:02:19 · 16 answers · asked by exsailorboy 1

We need 15-20% down to buy a house. We have $2000.00. Where can we find the rest?

2007-04-07 10:49:20 · 6 answers · asked by shaydzofluv 2

2007-04-07 08:13:53 · 2 answers · asked by chezatoc 1

I'm starting to invest in real estate. I do my own research & spend hours searching for property. With the massive amount of time I spend, I do not want to pay the commission (per 500,000 3% = 15,000) for a Buying Agent or just give that 3% to a Selling Agent. My solution is to take the Real estate exam, become a agent $120. Then offer a broker $1000 per deal to work under him, just so I can handle my own purchases. And keep that $15,000 for myself. My questions “Is this plan feasible? Would a broker go for it? or Is there another way to cut out the buying agent if I’m going to be doing all the work?”

2007-04-07 07:50:22 · 6 answers · asked by Scorpion S 2

2007-04-07 06:22:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-07 05:57:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm renting from a privately-owned apartment complex. This place is a disaster! They have a security entrance system in which you are supposed to buzz in your guests, but management disabled it and leaves the doors unlocked day and night. Someone keyed my car in the parking lot last night. People are smoking in the halls even though they are not supposed to (I have asthma so this is a big problem). The downstairs neighbor is beating on his girlfriend and son all the time in the middle of the night, like 2-4 am. The cops are here a few times every weekend to break up parties and fights. I have a 2-month old baby and just don't feel safe here.... What can I do to get out of my lease without penalties? I have only one rental referral, and would like to be able to use this one when I go to get another apartment....

2007-04-07 05:42:19 · 9 answers · asked by Jen 2

im looking for houses for rent not apartments less than $1500 a month

2007-04-07 05:32:28 · 6 answers · asked by maximus is here 1