Renting & Real Estate - July 2007

My husband & I have been legally seperated for 6 years. He is buying a house and wants me to sign a Quit Deed. Wouldn't finalizing the divorce be better?

2007-07-24 12:46:52 · 12 answers · asked by kimberella90742 1

Earlier I asked the Real Estate community if they felt it necessary for me when selling, to disclose the fact that I had plumbing problems in my condo since it was built (2003) even though the builder had repaired them last July (2006) and I have not had a problem since. I was overwhelmingly encouraged to disclose with information regarding the corrections. I agree after reading the responses that I should disclose. However, the builder contracted the repairs at their expense as it was considered a warranty and they never gave me any paperwork detailing the nature of the repairs. Is there a law that says they must provide this info or some way that I can insist on getting documented evidence of the repairs? I want to have something in writing that outlines the corrections to present to a potential buyer otherwise I fear I will never be able to sell. If anyone has any suggestions for how I might go about getting such info from the builder without hassle, please advise. Thanks!

2007-07-24 12:43:33 · 2 answers · asked by Miss T 3

an insurance company called my house offering mortage information, they asked for my SSN# and i told them im not going to give it to them until they give me the rate and then they told me they already have it. and i never talk to this insurance company in my life...is this poosible....please help and can i sue

2007-07-24 12:38:06 · 5 answers · asked by candywhurl 1

was your broker a friend of a friend? did you look him/her up in a phone book? was he/she a family member? I'd like to know how often it is that you run into your broker in a grocery store...or a bookstore...etc. thank you in advance!!

2007-07-24 12:36:53 · 3 answers · asked by ohprettybud 2

2007-07-24 12:23:57 · 5 answers · asked by candywhurl 1

In general, what are the requirements in order to get approved for a mortgage?

Is there a minimum credit score?

Who/what is the best "subprime lender"? What is the best way to find a subprime mortgage?

2007-07-24 12:23:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you put a trailer on land you own, or do you need a permit?
If you do need a permit, where do you get one?

2007-07-24 12:12:29 · 5 answers · asked by Mystic 1

At first I thought, the newer the better. But a friend told me that construction in the 60s and 70s tended to be somewhat stronger because nowadays builders use a lot of particle board and cut corners. Also, I think the 30s-50s were probably also a bad time for home construction due to the scarcity of materials and the sharp increase in demand. I don't really know much about home construction, so I'm interested in your opinion if you do.

Thanks for any help!

2007-07-24 11:48:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am twenty years old and interested in buying tax lien property. I have been trying to do research on the topic so I decided to try here. Please forgive me for the long story.
There is a property in my hosing complex that the home association has put a lien on the house for failure to pay monthly dues. The house was paid in full but the owner took a second mortgage out on the house to put extra money in their pocket. Later on the owner find himself in a financially situation and couldn’t pay back the money that was owed. The owner then met this scam artist that told the owner in order to get you out of this situation I will give you 30 thousand dollars and take over the mortgage for the deed of your house. The owner gave the person the deed and the person never kept their end of the bargain. The 30 thousand was never paid to the owner and the monthly payment of the mortgage was never paid. The owner up and move to never be seen again. The scam artist is never to been seen again also. Months go on and the monthly home associations dues has not been paid. The hoa put a lien on the house for the amount due. My question is would it be possible for me to talk to the hoa to see if I can pay what’s owed to the hoa to obtain the title for the house or do I have to wait for the house to go into foreclose stage? Once the house goes into the foreclosure stage is it possibly to win the bid of a lien place by the hoa? Is there any other fee’s I have to watch out for, or do I get a free and clean title?
Please excuse my grammar error and use of words; writing is a weakness of mine, due to me being from another country.

2007-07-24 11:39:02 · 3 answers · asked by pierre_vazquez 1

To refinance its house. And that results obtained

2007-07-24 11:36:08 · 4 answers · asked by GAZ 4

Let's say that we took out a $220,000 mortgage. Over the course of two years, the monthly payment pays off 6k (just guessing) and we also put another $30,000 into the principal. How could I make it so that we'd be paying a lower monthly payment after putting in 30k? Would we have to refinance?

2007-07-24 11:27:10 · 3 answers · asked by Lauren M 3

The person I was staying with no longer wants me and my daughter to live with her, Im a 22yr old mother of one, and I live in Baltimore Maryland, I work fulltime and can afford 500-600dollars a month, if you are a landlord or if you own a house and would like to rent out a room, could you please contact me for futher information on my situation, this is a serious ad, and me and my daughter need a stable home. Feel free to email me at sharkiabryant@hotmail.com

2007-07-24 11:16:50 · 5 answers · asked by kiajess06 1

Hi,
We gave a piece of land to our daughter, who is receiving NC state assistance(money) for herself and her two children. Since then we have found out she can not have property valued over $2000.00 and not live on the land. The land is used for farming and until her sister built a house on the piece of land next to Margaret's track of land, (that is still used for farming) wasn't really valued at much. .All the land was farm land to begin with that has been in the Warren family for over 150 years. My husband wanted to go ahead and give his girls the farm and he divided it three ways as a gift. Now she is all upset about us giving her the land and her not being able to get the help she needs to help raise her girls. She is a totally disabled person and unable to work. It would be greatly appreciated if anyone can help us figure this one out. How do we take the land back without it appearing as if we are trying to defraud the State of NC????
Thanks, Judy Warren

2007-07-24 10:46:26 · 7 answers · asked by Dudge 1

I am currently a Leasing Agent and I want to quit my job and work for a Real Estate office and get my Real Estate license, I need to find a company that will pay for my Real Estate schooling. Does anyone know of any that do this?

2007-07-24 10:42:58 · 2 answers · asked by libramoon92683 3

A friend of mine is in the process of buying a new house from a well known construction company only to discover that the seller has a clause in the agreement which allows them to use photos of the property for advertising after it has been sold and he becomes the legal owner. What legal right does the company have, he wants to remove this clause?

2007-07-24 09:43:01 · 6 answers · asked by lionesscubbs 1

the control of fleas in my yard ?
i live in a mobile home community,do they have provide pest contol? ive sprayed my yard with trazicide, got the good flea and tick drops
and bombed my tailer several times.i still have a sever flea problem, whats the deal??? i am guessing its because NO ONE ELSE takes care of their yard like we do!especially our neighbors (who feed like 20 cats that are strays
im in hell!!!!

2007-07-24 09:04:04 · 9 answers · asked by spindymindi 3

Ideally, the square footage for each of the following substrates:

Marble
Terazzo
Polished Concrete
Granite

2007-07-24 08:51:34 · 1 answers · asked by labsrcool 1

If you're familiar with the program, please provide your input. If you're familiar with another program, please pass that along as well.

2007-07-24 08:34:02 · 5 answers · asked by Charles W 1

I have moved out of a property and am facing foreclosure soon. Two contracts have fallen through after we moved out and we have been unable to keep up with 2 mortgage payments.

The mortgage company called me and offered me a deed in lieu of foreclosure. How will this look on my credit as opposed to a traditional foreclosure?

2007-07-24 08:28:53 · 6 answers · asked by MO 2

I'll be looking to buy a house in the near future and I have heard some horror stories about people hiring a home inspector to inspect the house they are wanting to buy, then come to find out that the home wasn't properly inspected. When an inspector is looking over the house, are you allowed to walk around with them? Is there any way of finding out about certificates or anything positive about the home inspector, without having to ask them directly? I know there's a lot of con artists out there in the open and even the cautious person can get burned in the long run. I just don't want to buy a home after it's been "supposdly" inspected, then have everything go wrong afterwards and cost me a fortune. Any help would be appreciated!

2007-07-24 08:27:21 · 3 answers · asked by PfcsBaby 5

We'll be closing on a new home soon but are really not too happy about the $153/month we're going to have to pay for a $222,000 townhome. We really needed the extra space and didn't want to leave our current location but we're convinced this is outrageous!

2007-07-24 08:16:22 · 8 answers · asked by sad_discoverer 2

2007-07-24 08:05:01 · 8 answers · asked by Melody J 2

Original 1 year lease expired in Dec. Gave tenants new year lease to sign - no changes in lease. I realized I did not get signed copy back from tenants who now wants to move out in August - lease was from Dec to Dec. Can I hold them to original lease year term?

2007-07-24 07:46:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have very big old tree planted on half of what appears to be the property line between the neighbors and our lot. The neighbors say it’s our tree and our responsibility because one of the previous owners of our property planted it there. It looks to be right on the property line to me and the fence between the lots runs right up to the center (about 50% give o r take 10% or so). The tree must have been there for at least 35 to 50 years (it’s a coastal Cypress about 60-75+ feet tall). We have lived here 14 years now and the tree was very large when we moved here. They would like the tree removed and I have agreed to pay ½ for the removal, but not 100% (or 50% of the trimming which I prefer). I’m in the state of California, is this tree mine, theirs or both of our responsibilities after all this time.

2007-07-24 07:38:23 · 5 answers · asked by racetricks 1

i really like this house, it is a foreclosed property. 2000 sqft. 4bed 2bath. they are asking 187,000.00 it has been listed since 10/2006. i want to make an offer of 163,000 to start knowing that i can pay 170,000. Would that be a fair offer? I know it is 10% below asking, but it is worth a shot? Thanks

2007-07-24 07:10:54 · 6 answers · asked by erika c 2

When I moved out of my apartment, I gave my landlord the incorrect forwarding address to return my security deposit. However, before they mailed out the check, I provided them with the correct address.
After more than 3 months of calling, emailing, and threats to sue the landlord, they finally told me they have my deposit check. In this case, can I still sue them for double the amount because they failed to return my security deposit within 30 days of move out? How good are my chances, and in case I lose, can the landlord countersue me for their attorney expense?
Thanks so much!!!

2007-07-24 07:02:24 · 13 answers · asked by Cowala 1

IN THE SECTION 8 APARTMENT I AM IN WE RECEIVE A MONTHLY UTILITY ALLOWANCE CHECK IF WE MAKE BELOW THE INCOME LEVEL GUIDELINES. OUR PROPERTY CHANGED MANAGEMENT IN JUNE AND SINCE THEN THE UTILITY ALLOWANCE STOPPED. THE APARTMENT MANAGER NEVER SENT OUT NOTICES ABOUT THE CHECKS AND WHEN I INQUIRE ABOUT IT THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL BE HERE AND THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GIVE US A NUMBER TO CALL AND GET ANSWERS. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS MY RIGHTS AS A TENANT TO BE INFORMED ABOUT THE SITUIATION AND WHY ISN'T THE MANAGER OF THE PROPERTY MORE INVOLVED IN FINDING OUT WHATS GOING ON? PLEASE HELP SOME OF US DEPEND ON THAT MONEY AND IT WOULD HELP TO RECEIVE MORE THAN AN " I DON'T KNOW" WHEN WE CALL THE OFFICE FOR INFORMATION.

2007-07-24 06:54:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know this is a weird question.. but.. I am currently renting a house my in laws got for us when we were out of state.. so I never have been through the whole renting process.

The thing is.. I want to move. So, I have a few questions. Firstly, do I give my landlord some kind of notice? When should I move out?

Then.. when you are seeing a house you are renting, and you look it over, are the people expecting you to tell them you want the house right then or wiat a while and call them and tell them? And if you call them and tell them you want the house, will they have to say yes or no or will they just give it to you and tell you when to move in?

I dont know.. if somebody can just give me a rundown on how the whole process works that’d be great.

I know it isn’t that big of a thing but I am a worrier and need to know everything that I’m to expect before leaping in!

2007-07-24 06:54:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband and I are looking for unconventional ways to keep our debt down. We estimate that a $190K house would max out our resources. We have a combined $17K in student loans. We are considering buying a $80K sailboat instead of paying rent. The idea is that we'd be able to live simply, pay down debt, and recoup some of our expenses when we sell the boat and move into a house. Any thoughts?

2007-07-24 06:31:49 · 5 answers · asked by colorhappy 2

2007-07-24 06:31:11 · 4 answers · asked by Benito 1