Renting & Real Estate - May 2007

2007-05-08 08:09:20 · 5 answers · asked by MISS V 1

2007-05-08 08:03:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recieved a letter from The State of New Jersey Dept. of Treasury stating that they have money that was held in an escrow account in my name and my old landlords name. To get the money we both needed to fill out forms. My old landlord died 9 years ago and I have nothing but her name and old address and where she worked (NYU). The state says I need to contact her executor and have them sign off and fill out these forms. They said they can't help me. I don't have a clue as where to begin. I called the bank but they have already turned it over to the state. PLEASE HELP!!!

2007-05-08 07:33:24 · 7 answers · asked by Melissa L 1

2007-05-08 06:52:21 · 12 answers · asked by tomarsha 2

2007-05-08 06:45:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Fiance and I were speaking to friends of her family about buying their house. We visited the home a few times and even were talking numbers. I found out they just listed with an agent two days ago. I have never spoken with the agent and want to avoid it if possible. Can I make an offer to the sellers direct, and avoid them having to pay 3% commission ($25,000) or more even though the listed the home? Also I do not have an real estate agent yet either.

2007-05-08 06:41:54 · 6 answers · asked by reggae superstar 2

My neighbors fence in 3 feet over the property line due to the surveyor location report that we got when we bought our house. My neighbor is in the process of moving. I have written up a letter informing him that the fence is over the property line and going to give him a copy of the report. If he dosen't take care of the fence, within 30 days, can we? I don't think he is going to do anything, he hasn't mowed the property in a month and I do believe he is letting it go foreclosure.

So can we take the fence down that is on our property after giving him notice??

2007-05-08 06:23:48 · 4 answers · asked by Dodge Ram Mama 2

The lender has shown us documents with a 7% interest rate. From all the information I've seen, that seems pretty high. I know that the interest rates are all contingent on your credit, but why does that seem really high? Our credit isn't terrible. The house we want totals to be around $220,000; but could it be that we aren't getting the correct rate?

2007-05-08 06:23:08 · 10 answers · asked by Cream4life 2

2007-05-08 06:08:25 · 7 answers · asked by armagowolf 2

When putting a contract on property and asked to present a pre-approval letter, can I use that letter for multiple deals, or would I have to get pre-approved for every single property? Also, may I elect to have a company name on that letter eventhough I was personally approved?

2007-05-08 06:03:26 · 6 answers · asked by JRela2000 1

2007-05-08 04:59:01 · 12 answers · asked by Lucky September 1

i am in the final month of my lease for an expensive one bedroom apartment and the a/c does not work -- it runs but does not cool the apartment-- i have complained in the past but no action-- they say thats just the way they are-- i ran it for 4 hours with all windows closed and it was 1 degree cooler then outside ! a few months ago the maintenance guy from the company that installed them came and said that they were cheap units and he could do nothing about it-- it is 95 degrees and i am paying big money for no a/c i want to rent strike and not pay-- can i legally do this? thanks

2007-05-08 04:48:36 · 27 answers · asked by frankhumferdey 2

We back out cause buying the house was putting strain on our marriage. I really feel that no house is worth my marriage or my family. We understand that we are losing the earnest money we out up. We just want to walk away.

2007-05-08 04:07:00 · 5 answers · asked by ethan_tonya 1

In July our lease is up, we want to move into a home. Our credit isnt the best and we wont be approved for FHA until Sept. So we are thinking about rent to own or lease to purchase but is there a difference in the two? and is it a good idea?

2007-05-08 04:00:44 · 5 answers · asked by Carlie 2

2007-05-08 03:20:45 · 3 answers · asked by nipsy3 2

I got two great responses.The garage sale was practical and the just add a zero was funny.Thank you all.And yes $100 to $1000 is not 10%,it's 10 times.Or 500% return.

2007-05-08 03:14:39 · 3 answers · asked by charlesf 1

Two solicitors have given me conflicting advice on who's responsibility it is to insure the home I am about to buy. One states I should insure it after exchange of contracts, and one says insuring the property before completion is the sellers' responsibility. Who is right?? (Informed opinions only please, this could cost me my house!!)

2007-05-07 22:27:16 · 5 answers · asked by examino 2

I have heard of a few prorating rent formulas and was wondering what the established practice was. The formulas I have heard are:
1. [Monthly Rent X 12] / 365 X Number of Days
2. Month Rent/ 30 X Number of Days
2. Monthly Rent/ Days in Month X Number of Days

I know this only changes the rent a few dollars, but I want to know if there is an industry standard or any established law. Please give me a source if you can.

2007-05-07 20:18:46 · 1 answers · asked by john b 1

Do not ofcourse reply if you are an agent!

2007-05-07 16:34:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-07 14:07:10 · 2 answers · asked by roundboy33 1

Like a house that is 700 to 800 square feet and was built in the 30's 40's or 50's. Please list the town you live in as well

2007-05-07 13:55:44 · 5 answers · asked by the d 6

My roommate and I are both clean and our apartment is well taken care of. We live in Illinois. However, we have noticed some roaches near both of the doors to the outside and near the downstairs bathroom. My roommate finally found one upstairs today and called the landlord. He sent someone over and they then claimed that a bag of potatoes on the floor of our kitchen closet was attracting the roaches and that they would therefore not cover the pest control. They also claimed to have seen roaches around the bag of potatoes. When my roommate went home she said there were no roaches by the potatoes and we have never found any roaches anywhere near the bag of potatoes. This is clearly another one of the many lies that the landlord's office has told us. What can I do to get them to take care of the pest problem?

2007-05-07 11:53:29 · 8 answers · asked by TigerGirl 2

Does This Count As Income? My Husband and I are about 6 weeks away from buying our first home. Well... on 4/13/07 he was laid off and next week we are going to start the loan process. Can his unemployment benefits count as income for the loan?

2007-05-07 11:00:10 · 5 answers · asked by iamfiesty74 1

I am not using a realtor, so I don't have anyone to give me advice. I have the option of moving all my stuff out if I need to.

2007-05-07 10:49:01 · 18 answers · asked by notsosmrt 2

What are the chances that a realtor can sell the property on time, and what are the chances of us making money out of the whole deal? There is not equity in the house and we have a 1st and heloc on it..Can somebody who has been in the same situation or have experience with the real state market explain to me how the whole process works?

2007-05-07 10:21:46 · 1 answers · asked by jackie0468 1

My fiance and i are looking into buying a home. how do i go about getting a loan?

2007-05-07 10:14:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

why do mortgage websites have this warning:

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage

2007-05-07 10:11:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

how can the the other co signer get off in under the houseor can they not?

2007-05-07 10:08:41 · 1 answers · asked by larryclark1126 1

2007-05-07 09:14:20 · 1 answers · asked by Real Estate Help! 1

2007-05-07 09:01:54 · 5 answers · asked by mr. p 1