Renting & Real Estate - June 2007

Hello,

We just received a low offer on our house and need to counter offer. My husband does not want us to give a counter offer-hoping to get a full offer from someone (or at least close to our asking price). I feel we should at least acknowledge the offer today or give a high counter back.

I'm also excited and anxious because the house has only been on the market for two weeks in this slow market (Long Island), and I don't want to lose out on a buyer.

2007-06-26 11:12:34 · 6 answers · asked by jes 1

Is it cheaper to buy land and build a house on it than it would to buy a house of exactly the same size and on exactly the same type of land in the same location? (sorry if confusing could not really explain it)

2007-06-26 11:09:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We need a fast sell that won't ruin his already ruined credit. A friend told me about a sale type in which the buyer assumes payment of the mortgage and the deed, but the sellers name remains on the mortgage so not to ruin, and possibly help his credit. He said it was a new "back-door" in realestate. any idea what this type of sale is called??

2007-06-26 10:58:28 · 7 answers · asked by fire_boy807 2

i met up with her and she didn't even have direction of where we were going. One of the houses she got the address wrong, the other one, she didnt know the entrance to the house or if someone is home to show us the place. and she also didnt have a pen, we had to ask the owner for one. When we got in she was ok looking around and making recommendations, but i feel that may be she is not professional. she was even singing and playing her radio. should i switch to a different agent, i havent signed anything with her yet.

2007-06-26 10:56:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-26 10:45:30 · 6 answers · asked by troutman9070 1

2007-06-26 10:41:05 · 5 answers · asked by cyberfish230 1

Neat commercial, and "feel-good", yet if "people are smart", would they have been led to slaughter so easily from the realtors, escrow companies and banks who promoted those adjustable/interest only loans to people who could not in reality even afford a home?

Or was this a way to stoke the fire, and keep the profits coming hand-over-fist?

Take a look at the pump next time you fill up...it costs less today to produce a gallon of gas than in 2000, yet the price is up nearly 250% than 2000.

Whatever it takes, make that sale...

2007-06-26 10:27:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-26 10:24:21 · 4 answers · asked by rup s 1

i was wondering about moving but id like to know how much id be paying a month if you include taxes and other stuff

2007-06-26 10:20:35 · 11 answers · asked by B W 1

Monthly payment is 643. including escrow expenses. If I have extra money to put towards escrow, will it reduce my monthly payments?

2007-06-26 10:13:03 · 8 answers · asked by alwaysfun4u29 1

I am having some really BS issues with the customer service at my apartment, as i would imagine most renters experience. I have talked to the twit of a manager and have been left with bs and empty promises, all in the sweetest tone of course.

I would just like to know who is generally above the property manager and how do you get ahold of that person? I would call the office but they never know anything.. how convenient, right?

anyways, thanks.

2007-06-26 10:05:47 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2

resulted in front door being broken down. He has changed the door and the locks without my knowledge or consent. Can I get someone in to change it again to a key I have control over?

2007-06-26 09:51:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My best friend posted an ad on Craigslist searching for a roommate. The deal was 1/2 hourse share for $550 a month. Well, things have gotten pretty bad lately. She's only lived there for a little over two weeks now. The lady has moved a whole house-load of her things in - I am talking about floor to ceiling boxes of things. They never signed any type of agreement. The woman told my best friend that she was a dental assitant, but come to find out, she doesn't even have a steady job! She does temp work when she can get it. Beside not paying on time, she has so far accused my friend's son of having lice (his head is shaved, by the way), has gone to my friends daycare to see if she wanted to enroll her son there and blew up on the teachers there and is now texting/calling my friend several times a day saying horrible things like, " no wonder you and your husband couldn't stay together and I am not going to mother you." My friend said she has to go, but the lady won't leave. Help!

2007-06-26 09:42:15 · 11 answers · asked by Know it all 1

BESIDES the savings on commissions. Why else would you sell by yourself?

For those of you that have been successful..... How long did it take and how much money did it cost you for advertising and supplies? For those that weren't successful.... How long before you hired a Realtor and how much money did you lose trying to sell on your own?

2007-06-26 09:38:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi im looking to buy foreclosed home and make them look nice. I have been getting alot of foreclosed home website but i have to pay for all of them.I watch that show flip tis house its some thing i would like to get into i have the money for it anyone have any suggestions or website.thanks. i live in northern california

2007-06-26 09:33:35 · 8 answers · asked by ~~~~ 4

how do u get a deposit back from a landlord?? (their very unprofessional; kinda like a "mom & popps" landlord) do they mail it to you after you move out? are u supposed to bring up getting it back?

how does this actually work???

2007-06-26 09:32:08 · 5 answers · asked by auntjenny03 2

I sublet a room from someone. As the landlord is selling the house, we have to move out within a month. My roommate has the lease and rented this house for more than 10 years. There are lots of things that require attention around the house. Recently, we have troubles closing up the garage door. Sometimes, it works well. Sometimes, it doesn't. I had asked my roommate if he plans to fix it or calls on someone to work on that thing. He said 'At this point, I don't want to do anything.' When I tried to hit the button to close the garage door last night, I heard a big cracking noise. I think something was broken with the chain. My question is if I need to take full responsibility for that. I have told my roommate something is wrong with the garage door. He decided not to take any actions. I feel like we are playing the musical chair. I am just the unluncky one.

My roommate is known for a deadbeat. When the other guy moved out, my roommate deducted a huge amount of deposit. They had a big fight over this. The other guy did clean up the place very nice. Also, he is not a smoker. I just don't understand what my roommate's excuses on deducting a huge amount of deposit. My roommate still has $600 deposit from me. I just worry if I can get that back.

P.S. The landlord doesn't know my roommate is subleting the house to other people.

2007-06-26 09:20:50 · 5 answers · asked by sarcasm2046 2

My fiancée really wants a home but we don't have much of an income. Honestly, it's like $850 a month. Anyway, she found out about bargain.com and I talked to the sales rep. She told me about all these special offers and other things that sounded like they were going to charge me for on July 31st. Each offer cost about $20. I accepted 2 before I realized what she was doing. So, total amount that I expect to be charged on 7-31 is about $80. So, I'm asking anyone with experience about this if it's legit or should I call back and cancel? Thanks.

2007-06-26 09:20:14 · 2 answers · asked by Russell 3

2007-06-26 09:14:23 · 7 answers · asked by mike r 2

If it will, can I take her off title to avoid hurting her credit?

2007-06-26 09:13:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can three people sign for a mortgage together? It's a three family house and we all want to legally own a peice of it (So no one can be evicted)

2007-06-26 09:13:44 · 3 answers · asked by anasautumn 2

ok so i found a house in northville michigan that i am interested in and i can only find it at one website i have seen it somewhere before but i wasent too sure about it but now im really interested and cant find it i will give you the website and stuff

the house is on lilypad court.
in northville michigan

http://realestate.yahoo.com/Michigan/Northville/Homes_for_sale/67755910b3efde29fdc41912d8d4017b;_ylt=AmRfceb8dW_67wPeiuxvSDbnMrQs?typeBak=realestate&p=northville+michigan&type=classified&search=Search&priceLow=255000&priceHigh=260000&bedroomLow=&bathroomLow=

i know it has a number but im not ready to speak with someone yet. i just really want to see some pictures and read the rest of the desc. it doesent have an mls or i would be doing this myself well if anyone knows how to find it anywere else please help or give me the website.

2007-06-26 09:03:08 · 3 answers · asked by Elizabeeeth 2

i am currently the only person on the loan for my house and i would like to sign it over to my husband how do i do that, if it can be done?

2007-06-26 09:01:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need a flat in in the finchley area for myself and my fiancee that allows dogs as we are thinking of getting one. £900pcm max

2007-06-26 08:52:57 · 4 answers · asked by JMourinho 1

i have a one year contract on a townhouse and i live with two girls. we all signed our own contract. one of the girls told me today she cant afford to pay rent for the remainder of the contract (2 months) and is leaving. just wondering what i should do?

2007-06-26 08:39:29 · 6 answers · asked by Conky 1

I live in Maryland. Washington DC metro area. I've been waiting for the right time to jump in and buy a townhouse that i want to live in for at least 10 years. Yes, its my first house, no flipping, primary resident. However, reading about real estate in the past 3 months have been driving me crazy. I'm the kind that will have sleepless nights for months before making investments decisions, buying a car e.t.c
I don't want to have to regret not waiting if i jump in right now and the housing market falls a bit lower. At the same time, i'm no fortune teller.

What do you think i should do. Wait or buy now?. How about waiting 8 more months or so. Please also remember that mortgage rate is creeping up slowly.

Please i need only respectful and honest advice. If all you have is harsh, hostile comments please just steer clear.
Thanks
JI

2007-06-26 08:34:01 · 8 answers · asked by progress 2

for the first time and we have NO idea where to begin or what the process is like.. can anyone give us some tips or advice? Thank you!!

2007-06-26 08:31:26 · 14 answers · asked by Michelle P 3

recently, my husband has been checking for homes that have been foreclose, but I think that everything is bs. That there are not homes that actually cost $30,000 for a four bedroom house that was build in 2002. Is it true?
In advance thanks for the answers.

2007-06-26 08:27:13 · 2 answers · asked by alma_ray2002 1

I am a single 24 year old recent grad. I gross $3200 a month, my total bills are about $800 a month. My current rent is $465. I am about to take on a second job which will give me about an extra $500 a month. I plan to save about 3/4 of this new income, and pay the rest on my debt, I have a credit card with $2000, new car loan $30, 000 and $26, 000 student loan. I am going to defer my student loans until I have about 1or 2 years left on my car loan. Should I continue renting or start looking for a house, I hate my current apartment complex?

2007-06-26 08:18:42 · 6 answers · asked by female83 2

recently, my husband has been checking for homes that have been foreclose, but I think that everything is bs. That there are not homes that actually cost $30,000 for a four bedroom house that was build in 2002. Is it true?
In advance thanks for the answers.

2007-06-26 08:12:49 · 1 answers · asked by alma_ray2002 1