Renting & Real Estate - May 2007

My husband and I have our house listed through Century 21 and are even having an open house soon but we live in the country (a relaxed atmosphere) and so far have had no takers. We are not asking for hardly any money compared to other houses the same age range and size for the area. We have a son that has medical issues and we need to move to a bigger city to get him closer to his doctors. Does anyone know how we can go about finding a buyer for our house without costing us money that we don't have?!!!!!?

2007-05-10 15:27:40 · 7 answers · asked by charlene8301@sbcglobal.net 1

We moved out of our old apartment before 30 days, 10 days before the 30 days ended. We gave the manager 30 days notice. Now, the landlaord claims that we never gave them the 30 days notice and is charging us 30 days of rent money! Not only that, they are threatening to sue us if we don't pay! We are so mad and confused on what we can do. We have a copy of the notice we gave them, but it was hand written with our signature, not post marked, and not signed by the manager. We took pictures of the apartment when we left as well. Will the judge believe us if we go to court with copy we have?

2007-05-10 15:22:17 · 4 answers · asked by tommy z 1

My brother and I are to split a piece of family property in equal shares when my mother passes away. He wants me to buy him out, but my mother refuses to change the will. Can I buy his future rights to the property, and at her "passing" legally get him to turn his share of the property over to me?

2007-05-10 15:15:22 · 3 answers · asked by donny b 2

The first mortgage is ARM with fixed-rate for 5 years and the second mortgage is Heloc. There are no prepayment penalties to either mortgages if we refinance at any time after close. I'm told that the prime rate will NOT be going up anytime soon--that more than anything the prime rate will go down because of the slump in the economy. Should I go ahead with this type of mortgage? Thank you.

2007-05-10 15:13:18 · 7 answers · asked by need2no 1

He has his rent paid up, but denies us access to enter apartment to spray for bugs? We did a rightful notice of entry, but harrassment is going to far. HELP!

2007-05-10 14:21:24 · 2 answers · asked by need to know 1

I am a single father with two daughters 12 and 11 looking for a one or two bedroom subsidize or low-income apartment on the soutside of Chicago!

2007-05-10 13:02:27 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have lived in my apartment for over a year, just renewed my lease in February. I work the most awful hours you can imagine, therefore I sleep when you are awake, and when I'm awake, you are asleep. My neighbors just had ANOTHER baby and the kids SCREAMS all the time. The other kid likes to get on the piano and walk across it. Not only that, but I swear these people have every possible musical instrument and plays it every chance they get. I have said something to my complex and they advised they would "write them a letter." Whoo hoo buddy! Did it stop? Negative. I am done living here. The lack of sleep is effecting me during my operating hours. My complex manager wants over $1000 to get out of my lease, Um Negative. I'm not paying. Does anyone have any legal advice? Don't bother with your uneducated/rude comments.

2007-05-10 12:59:13 · 4 answers · asked by Cici 2

I am using the dual-agency (both agents are from same firm). I submitted an offer for $500K. I was contacted by my agent that I have to increase ,my offer by $5K because there are couple cash offers which near $500K. The extra $5K is needed to secure this property. I took his suggestion. Therefore, the sale price becomes $505K.

I applied for a loan with 20% down. When I showed up at the Title Company, only $400K (80% of $500K) is funded.

The reason given by “escrow agent” is that my “loan broker” has mistakenly entered $500K as sale price. Therefore, the funding is approved for 80% of $500K. I still have to pay $505K for this property so the down payment will be $105K. But, “loan broker” is correct on his Good Faith Estimates; $505K.

How can I tell is there anything “fishy” on this sale? Isn’t that true lender will contact someone (e.g. listing agent) confirming the sale price instead of solely depends on “loan broker” sale price.

Any comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks

2007-05-10 10:45:48 · 6 answers · asked by Kevin Y 1

We are currently renting a home in Texas. We are renting from a property management company. The first company we initially rented from, had a property we chose that foreclosed on back in October '06. They moved us to another one of their properties. In March the company broke up and we got another property management company that is taking care of the home. We are know being foreclosed on in this home. The new company is refusing to give us our last month and deposit back (which we paid up front), because they did not receive those funds from the previous property managers--not my problem. I need to know how I can get all of my money back and what I should do. The house is set to be taken over by the bank June 5th, 2007, and my lease actually ends June 30th, 2007. Thanks for the help

2007-05-10 10:28:24 · 3 answers · asked by yolieszabo 2

it seems to be a leak,that caused black spots,how long legally in louisiana before i can ask for a full refund? also it is a brand new camper with a slide out and on the floor it seems to be rust stains on the floor.what is my rights? how long am i entitled to a full refund? if i am! any legal or friendly advise will be greatly appreciated.thanks.

2007-05-10 10:28:20 · 2 answers · asked by badexperience 1

My husband and I just moved into our brand new home in Texas. We now have decided we should have bought something bigger and want to start a family. There is no way we can sell our home. We want to rent it/lease/finance it to someone. Is it legal for us to have them pay the mortgage but for them to be responsible for fixing if something should break. We don't want to charge an extra 500-600 a month to cover those things, we just want someone to pay what we owe and take care of the property. What is our best route?

2007-05-10 10:25:09 · 11 answers · asked by Ashley Hall 2

Tell me, because I really want to know. As far as I can see, all the sellers agent really does is find a buyer. Everything else is taken care of by the Title, Insurance and Escrow company.

At a few hundred bucks or so, I can get my listing on the MLS, AND hire a real estate attorney to make sure I do everything all legal-like. Sure beats paying a realtors sky high commission for sitting back and waiting for a buyers agent to come-a-calling!

With the internet available, a real estate agent is redundant. - even for the buyers. A buyer can search the listings on all sorts of websites and completely eliminate the real estate agent. Thus eliminating the need for thier 3% or more cut.

I am going to For Sale By Owner route. I have set a price according to the CMA's I recieved by the competing agents who are wanting to list my house, so how can I lose if I get my asking price or maybe a little under?

Am I wrong? If so, please enlighten me.

2007-05-10 10:20:47 · 8 answers · asked by I'm da Mama! 2

2007-05-10 09:59:08 · 3 answers · asked by fortygiants 2

I have been threatened by a lawyer that if a bill for roofing is not paid immediately they will ask a judge to have the sheriff sell my house to satisfy the lien. I have been told that this is a lie and that they cannot get a court to do this, that the contractor must wait until the house is sold. I was also told that if I offer a payment plan the court will not force a sale.

2007-05-10 09:57:40 · 3 answers · asked by anteater 69 2

my water sewer bill has gone sky high and landlord wont come check it out

2007-05-10 09:46:12 · 8 answers · asked by greathouset 1

I got into real estate in order to help people, not make money. (In this market that is not really an option LOL). I would love to work with single mothers and help them have a home they can be proud of. Anyone who never dreamt of having a home should at least have the chance to see what is out there, and with a little help of a realtor, who could help with connecting them to not only homes, but lenders, and/gov. agencies maybe their dreams will be possible. How do I get started in helping others?

2007-05-10 09:29:51 · 4 answers · asked by virginia h 1

It's 10 words long

2007-05-10 07:03:33 · 1 answers · asked by Joel S 2

Specifically in Manhattan.

2007-05-10 06:44:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-10 05:24:58 · 4 answers · asked by VINCENT S 1

2007-05-10 05:12:24 · 5 answers · asked by CJ 1

2007-05-10 04:59:10 · 9 answers · asked by lexxie 1

The broker showed me the apartment, but when we told him we wanted it, he raised his commission from 1 months rent to 15%, saying there was another broker that needed to be paid. That was the first time he mentioned it. I was so angry that I went directly to the building leasing office, and was able to get the apartment that way. Now the broker is calling and demanding the commission, and threatening me with legal action. I never had a written contract with him, and I feel that he violated whatever verbal contract may have existed with a bait and switch -- raising the price to me for his services by 80%!

2007-05-10 04:41:07 · 9 answers · asked by Michael B 1

Another realtor from a different agency showed our house last night. It was the second showing for some interested buyers. Our realtor can be somewhat lazy in contacting or calling us back. Would it be wrong to contact the other realtor for feedback on the showing?? Should contact always go through our realtor??

2007-05-10 04:37:17 · 10 answers · asked by DW 2

Please I need the name of a good mortgage broker in the kansas city area. We want a 30 yr fixed with no money down. Country wide wants 20% down and we would like to use that moola to pay off car and then to update a couple things in the house. Anybody???

2007-05-10 04:29:14 · 2 answers · asked by kristi p 4

I am talking anywhere between 10 - 30% below asking price.
And this is regarding Southern California.

2007-05-10 04:28:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

How long should I expect to wait for my bond back?
I paid the bond in cash and am told by the landlord I will receive the bond back in cheque form, is this right?
I am aware of the TDS April 2007, however I moved into my property 3 years ago, will I be covered by this new law?

2007-05-10 04:15:36 · 6 answers · asked by andy65kt 1

Additionally, is there a website, publication, etc where I may get the actual market rate for an area in US?

2007-05-10 03:16:55 · 4 answers · asked by Juantwothree 1

need approx. 1-4 acres to build home.

2007-05-10 03:03:59 · 1 answers · asked by danfurnari 1

that paying the monthly morgage has become difficult. Lender has given notice of possible foreclosure via quick claim to the lender due missed payments. Should I consider consulting a lawyer(which Icannot afford ) or just calling the lenders foreclosure specialist and do the quick claim. I dont intend of keeping the property anymore.

2007-05-10 03:02:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our home was inspected prior to the purchase, however, we don't know any inspector who removes ceramic tile to see if there is flooring under it. Nor do they open all kitchen and bathroom cabinets and drawers to know that they are falling off and apart, or close closets with holes in them. The seller has to know as these are things a family uses every day.

What does a new home owner do in situations like this???? It's our understanding that the Seller's Property Disclosure is for disclosing known defects. That was not done .

Whar is a buyer's recourse?????

2007-05-10 02:47:59 · 4 answers · asked by Ruby C 1