Renting & Real Estate - June 2007

I need an apartment since my college ran out of dorms...I know i should call them but it costs so much I would expect it to be included...any advice from college students or people who rent??

2007-06-11 09:02:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband and I are looking to purchase our 1st home. Although, my husbands credit score is in the 550's area, which means most companies will not finance 100%. My credit score is around 660 and many companies will finance 100% with my score. But he is working and I am a stay at home mom that sells makeup and other products on the side. Basically, I make very little to no money, and he makes the income. Do the finance companies have to use his credit? Can they use mine? Any good companies out there that accept the wives credit, even if there husband makes the money? Any other suggestions??

2007-06-11 08:54:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had informed the woman we couldn't afford the rent at the time and needed to find a more affordable place since we do have two kids. She freaked out and is now saying we skipped out on her in the middle of the night, and she also said she will see us in court. Can she do that? We didnt sign any papers and she always made me pay cash.

2007-06-11 08:52:17 · 6 answers · asked by kattvamp000 2

My credit is HORRIBLE, as a result of Hurricane Katrina, trying to replace things. I'm looking for an apt. & my family is too evil to co-sign with me. I'm a college student staying in a homeless shelter, & my financial aid refund check of $5,000 is coming tomorrow or Wednesday. When I get my check, I'm afraid I might be turned down for an apartment because of bad credit.

I don't see how my twin sister & her husband have bad credit & they can still rent apartments.

By my credit being so bad, is there any way I can pay extra to get to qualify for an apartment, or is it that if my credit gets turned down, I can't rent an apartment at all?

2007-06-11 08:49:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-11 08:48:44 · 6 answers · asked by jesusita s 1

2007-06-11 08:44:16 · 4 answers · asked by t s 7983 1

so then they can't say I dind't have a rent bill or how much was needed to be paid. Do you think this is a good idea also does nayone else here do that?

2007-06-11 08:40:23 · 17 answers · asked by Hoodoo 3

Can anyone give me advise on this matter. My next door neighbour vanished without any of the other neighbours knowing the house has been borded up and empty for about 7 years its run down and looking a mess, ive tried to track the person in question without having any look, I would like the property for myself to restore it and rent it out. can anyone help me......

2007-06-11 08:32:31 · 24 answers · asked by please help 1

If I purchased a multi-unit investment property as a means of creating passive income would the lenders still need to see steady earned income in order to allow for lending? If financing is allowed than to what extent will they finance the property up to? What is the metrics they are measuring it by. i.e. I want to purchase a property of 400K but only have 225K liquid.

2007-06-11 08:18:28 · 8 answers · asked by leufiger 2

Why is it bad to buy a house that's been forclosed?

2007-06-11 08:08:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-11 08:07:42 · 4 answers · asked by jesusita s 1

2007-06-11 08:03:55 · 1 answers · asked by taffy 2

We just made 10k profit on the sale of a home. My S/O's ex-wife has been living in the home ( they owned ) for a little more then 4 years since their divorce.
We own our own home... sooo

How should he go about avoiding paying ridiculous taxes on this money? Can he still claim the sale as a sold primary home on his 1040? What's the best way to handle the income?

2007-06-11 07:54:01 · 3 answers · asked by C S 3

I want to move out of state. After living in my house for 31 yrs.
I have so much accumalation of stuff, that I don't want to go with
a realtor and have people coming to my home while I am sorting all of this stuff to decide what to get rid of and what to keep. I figure the best way is to get an investor or rehabber that can look past the clutter and see the potential in the house.
I think it will sell quicker. I am not behind in pmts. so am not in
a desparate situation that I will take whatever I am offered for the house.

2007-06-11 06:46:42 · 5 answers · asked by binforgiven1 1

2007-06-11 06:25:56 · 13 answers · asked by Don213 1

its current value reason im asking is because before i get into asking my landlady i would like to know dont want her to worry that i might move

2007-06-11 06:13:50 · 8 answers · asked by stormy lynn 1

I'm 19 years old and i was thinking of getting my mom into buying foreclosed homes and reselling them. She doesn't have a job and she wants to make money but doesnt know how. I've heard it's a great thing to do. We don't have alot of money so we do what we can. Can anyone help me out?

2007-06-11 05:44:50 · 3 answers · asked by rose123mc 1

I gave my notice of termination to my landlord. Upon hearing that, he decided to do major remodelling work in the house while I am still there which will cause my family ( I have two young kids ) major discomfort ( noise, smell, dust ..) . He wants to put the house for sale on the market as soon as I am out and wants to complete all work by that date. Can I refuse access to the property when his contractor shows up ?

2007-06-11 04:54:31 · 4 answers · asked by fred m 1

Hi,

I'm moving from LA to Cleveland as soon as my home sells. I will be visiting LA for a week this Thursday, and I'm trying to come up with a list of good communities to check out while I'm in town.

Here is kind of a synopsis of what I'm looking for:
- good public schools (my daughter will be entering high school soon)
- in reasonable driving distance of Encino since I will be attending school there
- reasonably priced rental units and homes/condos

Although I plan to rent at first, it is my ultimate goal to purchase a home or a condo. So, I'm really looking for a reasonably priced apartment and then ultimately, I would like to buy a home in the same neighborhood within the next year or two.

I am a communications professional and I would be seeking a job that involves marketing communications and/or public relations so proximity to magazines/newspapers/media companies is a definite plus.

Thank you SO much for any ideas that you have--it is much appreciated!!!

2007-06-11 04:24:09 · 2 answers · asked by Jill H 1

12 apartments just burned down in the townhouse complex we live in. We had to call the fire dept last night cause our electrical socket in our master bedroom started sparking and almost caught fire and there was nothing plugged into it. I have a 2 and a half year old and cant sleep now since the fireman said if we would have fallen asleep we may not have made it. I am scared to death and want out of this place. Is this a credible reason to break a lease?

2007-06-11 03:47:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-11 03:45:07 · 2 answers · asked by Laura B 1

I'm concerned about the "code of ethics" realtors stick to.

2007-06-11 03:41:04 · 4 answers · asked by pennykid 2

Assuming the apt. type & size are similar. Or each year at renewal, can a complex vary the rates for the same type of apt?

2007-06-11 03:34:33 · 3 answers · asked by Lake Lover 6

My tenant has given two months notice to leave my property tenancy ends on the 9th July 07, he has actually left earlier yesterday. Now the re-location agent that has found him was me to end the tenancy early end of June 07 and refund him for the 9 days outstanding as he left earlier. I am obliged to do that? Also if I have a new tenant that wants to move in this month how will this work.

2007-06-11 00:56:41 · 2 answers · asked by Paula O 2

in arizona!
high speed ones for my new apartment.
does the price inculd the wires.. modems .. etc ?

2007-06-11 00:41:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-10 23:16:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone know what I mean???
Do they, as standard, send this sort of paperwork to you.
Also photocopies of which papers they have advertised it in??

2007-06-10 22:44:45 · 2 answers · asked by brown eyes 2

2007-06-10 22:36:18 · 3 answers · asked by Susan G 2

2007-06-10 21:41:28 · 2 answers · asked by winchelle 1

2007-06-10 21:32:58 · 2 answers · asked by baboo b 1