Renting & Real Estate - August 2007

Family moving to 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home with Central A/C and Gas Heat. Need to get a handle on expected monthly bills.

2007-08-04 18:54:37 · 3 answers · asked by PoMoFo 1

since i want to do this. would it be smart to make payments to principals only? are can i do that?

2007-08-04 18:34:01 · 6 answers · asked by KWILLIAMS 1

I love watching these shows about house-flipping. I see the headaches and problems they encounter but still seem to think it would be fun and a great way to make money. What I can't figure out is how seemingly ordinary people (i.e. not already rich) can afford their own residence while also buying another house and sinking as much as $50k in renovations into it?

If you already own your own home, do you just go to the bank and get another home loan? I would think the bank wouldn't approve such a risky venture at first. And even if you DO get approved, how do people get $50,000 in liquid cash to be able to do the renovation? I just don't undertand. I can understand how someone does it if they have investors, lots of personal money, or know construction workers who can do the work for cheap. But for others flipping who are doing their FIRST house, how do they do this?

2007-08-04 17:53:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just came back from a trip to cancun and i fell in love with the place! while i was down there i was considering getting a timeshare but i don't know if it's worth the money. Does anyone have any advice/info?

2007-08-04 17:14:46 · 5 answers · asked by mireya_adame 2

2007-08-04 17:04:54 · 2 answers · asked by sajneshni s 1

The class told us all we needed was two hours a week. For a large fee the company would stear us to the best liens.Do I need this company or could I obtain good liens on the internet for free?

2007-08-04 16:51:44 · 5 answers · asked by bboy244 3

2007-08-04 16:46:39 · 7 answers · asked by footprints to heaven 1

My wife and i want to get out of our apartment in febuary, but we did a debt relief program that we are still in, and will be in in feb. We both have terrible credit now under 520, is it possible to get a home loan? we are going to hope fully buy in the 115-120 k range . any advice would help.

2007-08-04 16:21:43 · 5 answers · asked by alicia e 2

I have had an oral agreement to rent an appartment. I have completed an application and made a security deposit. I have not signed a lease agreement for this place yet because I was not sure if it was a right place for me. My move in date was later in the month. Now I have found another place which is great and I want to get back my security deposit from the previous place which I do not want to rent anymore. What are my rights? Thank you very much for advise!

2007-08-04 16:20:04 · 3 answers · asked by Lara 2

What is your experience, where are the good places you have lived or are living? Is there a rental community you would reccommend? My income is $36,000 with excellent credit score.

2007-08-04 16:01:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking of getting one built and I'm not sure how the heating and cooling will be? Will it be more expensive? Are they worth the money or are they more like manufactured homes? I want to know all of the pros and cons.. Thank you :)

2007-08-04 15:48:28 · 0 answers · asked by shauna 1

2007-08-04 15:29:46 · 10 answers · asked by Flashman 1

Me and 5 of my friends are moving into a house we a renting from a private landlord (he owns the house-we rent the whole thing) Previously it was a boarding house but he just bought it and we are his first tenants in this house ( he has another he rents out). There was garbage left in trash cans and NOTHING was cleaned previous to us taking possession of the house. What should we do? Some of the girls have already spent hours just cleaning their own rooms. Is it ok to ask for a months rent in compensation for cleaning the ENTIRE house? What should we do? Legally isn't he required to clean it?

2007-08-04 14:49:08 · 5 answers · asked by Monkeybones 1

2007-08-04 14:42:56 · 4 answers · asked by frank 2

or should they do it as a gift? How much is the tax? How does tax calculated.
I'm in WA. House is worth about 400k to 450k, but there is 230 k of mortgage.

2007-08-04 14:19:40 · 3 answers · asked by 00000000000 2

My mother recently passed away and her and I have shared a home for 4 years. Both of us are listed as joint tenents with rights of survorship. She made a will 2 weeks before she died leaving her half to my sisters. They have retained a lawyer already, instead of coming to me. I have no knowledge of the law and I cannot afford a lawyer. I don't want to loose my home and I can't afford to buy them out.

2007-08-04 14:13:17 · 3 answers · asked by PROUD MEXICAN 1

This person(s) has to be reliable, honest, mature/responsible.

2007-08-04 14:12:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

It would be nice to bless my apartment!

2007-08-04 14:11:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the rules re: yard sales/Garage sales in apartment buildings?

2007-08-04 14:10:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is this really legal? The entire electrical system in my apartment is failing, if parts of it hasn't already. How many months do I have to live like this before the landlord has to fix it? I just keep paying this guy rent and no cooperation from his side with repairs.

*My previous question can clarify a few more things.

So what do I do?

2007-08-04 14:06:36 · 3 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2

I emailed my property manager (his preferred way of communication) on 7/6 about 6-7 things that need fixed, got a response 7/9 from his secretary that she would forward it to him. I called him a few weeks later and left a voicemail, no response.

I emailed again last wednesday and she said to contact his office if no response this time. He called back the next day left and left a VM, I called him back and left a VM to call me.

Rent is due in the drop box by tomorrow (5th). I live in West Virginia. Do you know what the laws are of me paying for the maintenance myself and deducting it from rent?

2007-08-04 13:43:53 · 10 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2

State your location.

2007-08-04 13:05:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ever seen or heard of that foreclosed home commercial where you call them and they find you a house? I think they are called Home Buyers Now or something? Does it work? Is it a scam?

2007-08-04 12:45:51 · 4 answers · asked by Hauntvictim 3

I'm a first time home buyer nd came across a 306,000 for only 30,000 !!! Tat's a deal but seems to good to be true?

SO iis it real? do i just pay the 30,000 (i know i have to pay taxes and closing coststs and blahblah ) but is the purchase price ONLY THAT AMOUNT?

2007-08-04 12:06:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is a 130 x 50 foot lot in city of 90,000 population located near downtown, in older subdivision areas of homes built anywhere from the 1940's to modern. I went to the tax appraisal site for the county and found that it's taxed value is $20k, and market value is the same, because a home was removed from the site. The seller purchased the lot in January 2006 and is now selling it at 79k. I believe that the seller may have purchased the lot to include the home, which had a market value BEFORE just being taxed for the lot at $35k.

Question:
What would be a fair price to offer the Seller? There are two other lots, outside the city, that are acre sized at $75k each. The costs of properties have been escallating for the last 3 yrs, and I will be - again - out of the market if the price I have to pay is over $40k...if I'm to be able to get a home. I have to build a home bc my hubby needs a disabled-friendly home for wheelchair use. This has become mandatory-to build. No choice.

2007-08-04 11:02:54 · 4 answers · asked by YRofTexas 6

2007-08-04 10:27:12 · 12 answers · asked by Lisa M 1

What should i do ? what other tips can you give me?

2007-08-04 10:17:45 · 8 answers · asked by joeboy 1

I am very peaved! There are no pics on the MLS. I have asked her marketing plan and she has not answered me. She told me she would let me know how to stage and she has not. She has the list price at $489 instead of $489,000 and my name wrong on the contracts. I asked her to move the lock box and she hasnt. I asked her to rewrite the listing to include Corian Countertops, Laminate Floors, etc. She wont do anything and Im only 7 days into this.

2007-08-04 09:57:04 · 11 answers · asked by Ilene M 2

Prices are down, but we are afraid interest rates will go up if we wait too long. We would be ready to buy in March - is it wise to wait that long? Or should we try and buy now? Thanks!!

2007-08-04 09:53:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

my grandma died of cancer three days ago my uncles and aunt and dad are dealing with all the arragements she had a house in california with no morgage on it the deed is in her and my grandfathers names but both have passed .is there a way to where they can put the deed in there names so they can sell it and then split it so the state dosent end up sending some one in to tax every thing because she didnt have a will

2007-08-04 09:37:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous