Renting & Real Estate - August 2007

My boyfriend and I are going to be seeing an apartment on Wednesday with a few other people who want the same one. We're already going to have our applications and fees prepared ahead of time, but is there anything else we could do to just look amazing so we'll have a bit more of an edge? Thanks so much!

2007-08-04 09:21:56 · 6 answers · asked by opera_floozy 2

looking for the article about how to buy a house for a $1000 and not have a mortgage

2007-08-04 09:20:40 · 5 answers · asked by laurie c 1

I wish to buy a home, but complete a double closing with me purchasing and another buyer paying the owner, how is this done?
I also wish to refinance and take cash out, how do I do this? I already have a contract for 179 and I need the refinance money......

2007-08-04 09:09:52 · 5 answers · asked by llewis77us 1

If so, would I just pay 1/2 a month's rent? Or what?

2007-08-04 08:56:16 · 10 answers · asked by bugsbunnylookalike2001 5

The credit application did not state I would not receive my deposit back if I did not take apartment. I lost my job and could not take apartment, owner refuses to return my deposit, what rights do I have, and how do I go about getting this deposit returned?

2007-08-04 08:49:54 · 1 answers · asked by Linda D 1

Today is the 4th and I was going to the bank today andr get money out to pay my rent. Well, the bank was closed today due to some big time flea market thing going on down town. The nearest bank other then that is 35 miles away and was to be closed 10 min after I found out that my bank wasn't open. On my lease it states u need to pay by the 5th of each month. So, if I pay it on the 6th this month will I get into trouble? I can pay it EARLY Monday morning. (BTW my landlord doesn't accept checks because they were getting a lot of bounced checks each month).

2007-08-04 08:47:42 · 3 answers · asked by bugsbunnylookalike2001 5

I have lived in a fourplex in a 2bdrm apt. for the past three years, I have paid well over $5500 for electricity. After receiving an $1100 elec. bill, I had an electrician come out and check my lines only to find out that the lines have been spliced and I'[m paying in part fot the whole fourplex. My landlord told me good luck in proving it. I'm gonna need tath and then some. I live in long beach ca., and have checked with the elec co. and they say that they cna't help cause its from the meters to the house and that makes it a civil matter.
Help! This thing is driving me crazy!

2007-08-04 08:16:00 · 3 answers · asked by SHAYNA M 1

2007-08-04 08:08:04 · 8 answers · asked by laylaw 2

It's supossed to teach you how to buy properties at government tax auctions. I wanted to know if it's worth th mony to pay for it? Thanks!

2007-08-04 08:00:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you live in either area please let know how you like it.

2007-08-04 07:37:16 · 2 answers · asked by Debbie 4

at 75 vs 76 degrees? My husband is complaining that it costs a "whole lot" more at 75. We have 2 heat pumps and a 4 bedroom house with a large family room

2007-08-04 07:29:01 · 1 answers · asked by greenfrogs 7

2007-08-04 07:14:29 · 6 answers · asked by edub 1

Im in PA

2007-08-04 07:11:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

If I wanted to buy and sell what is the best way.How much money do I need to start?.I have a full time job.I know somethings about repairs.How much time do I need to invest?
Is house flipping a good Idea?How long does it take to sell a house?etc.

2007-08-04 06:24:05 · 6 answers · asked by J's leather emporium 3

2007-08-04 06:00:15 · 17 answers · asked by dou89 1

If you only use one house at a time then why don't you just let people live in your extra one while you're not using it? I don't mean trying to swindle a profit out of them, just out of niceness. I mean, you'd be paying whether its being used or not.

2007-08-04 05:53:55 · 10 answers · asked by Mushaw! 3

Im a new landlord and I'm tryin to learn whats common and whats not. please give any other tips you may have in helping me be successful

2007-08-04 05:33:38 · 9 answers · asked by Chris C 2

I rented out my home last November to a lady who paid me an $800 deposit, and was supposed to pay $800 in rent. From the beginning she as a bad tenant, the rent was always late, and was never paid in full, instead was a little here & a little there, & most the time was never paid by the time it was due again. I let her get away with too much. Her rent is due on the 14th of the month, it is the 4th of the month and she has only paid $500 of last months & I cant get ahold of her. I don't have her work number because she switched jobs. The water &electricity have been disconnected at the house because the bills were past due &her kids are going around neighbors houses for a place to stay. I am living in GA right now because my husband is stationed here in the Army. Can someone give me a sample eviction notice? And tell me what she is required to pay? (in the lease I said late charges were $30 after 10 days and $10 per day thereafter) Plus how long does she have to get out?

2007-08-04 05:19:50 · 4 answers · asked by candicekellie 2

Someone told me that the seller pays the commision to the buyer's agent as well as the seller's agent. Is that correct?

2007-08-04 05:16:19 · 4 answers · asked by Alpha Bravo Charlie 2

2007-08-04 05:10:37 · 6 answers · asked by Robert L 1

my side porch because it is on her property, what are my rights? I guess that the porch was built 30 years ago and somewhat on her property. Than I buy it. What are the laws in Pennsylvania? Is the porch "grandfathered" into my possession? Will the realitor have to pay for the removal? If I get my atty. to represent me, who pays for his services? It is Saturday and I am anxious for opinions, since I can not contact my atty. until monday. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

2007-08-04 04:46:36 · 14 answers · asked by Rox 2

Please tell me some constructive advice on how to flip a house? By this I mean tell me what are some pitfalls, what should I look out for, will a house with 1 bathroom sell for a profit, and so forth. I know there are books out there but I want to here from real people who are out there everyday.

2007-08-04 04:01:09 · 5 answers · asked by mead1973 3

2007-08-04 04:00:44 · 3 answers · asked by srum6 1

She showed us a few properties this past week--and, while we were looking at the last one she gave us the paper to sign. I felt pressured because she claimed how busy she was and how she was taking special time to show us the houses etc. So, we signed it and I asked her to find out how much the people paid for these properties and how long they lived there. She emailed us the answers--but, when we drove (by ourselves) we asked a neighbor, and it turns out our realtor got the information backwards--and mixed up about who purchased which one when and why the people were selling! Then she called us Fri and said the one that we expressed interest in (which has been on the market since Feb) now magically has someone who may place a bid! How do I get rid of her? And, don't I need the contract back? What do you think of this lady?
Doesn't it sound shady?

Sorry the ? is so long
Thanks

2007-08-04 03:46:43 · 5 answers · asked by GD-Fan 6

I know you need an attorney.

2007-08-04 03:40:59 · 4 answers · asked by ThanksJustWondering 2

If anyone could help me with my situation, I need cheap furniture, and is there something I could apply for to help me pay for everything? I wanted to go to a community college near the apartment I have been looking at, any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-08-04 03:38:45 · 6 answers · asked by Chad A 1

my fiancee and i are thinking of buying our own home in chicago. what do you think is the right price range we should be shopping for if i make about 75k a year and he makes 100k a year? im clueless on this whole process. we want a nice home, but dont want to be struggling to make payments?!

please give any other first time home buyer tips!

thanks:)

2007-08-04 03:18:07 · 8 answers · asked by hippiechick♥ 2

I have a friend who is 95 years old and since she can't get around that well, I do her weekly grocery shopping, taxes, etc...She lives in a building that has a concierge desk and for the past 2 years or so, I have been having my packages delivered there. I work a 9 to 5 job and live in a house and nobody is here to sign for packages. This building just got a new manager and now he is saying that my packages can no longer be delivered there since I am not a resident. I order mostly books from amazon, so I don't get any big overwhelming packages. My question is since I'm a friend of the resident and the resident has given me permission to have my packages delivered there, can this new manager be allowed to bar my packages from being delivered there? He said that he will "Return to Sender" my packages.

2007-08-04 02:54:54 · 4 answers · asked by Blanche B 1

We live in a rented house and have lived there for a year and a half. We had sky put in the month we moved there. About 6 months or so ago the company who built our houses started building more new houses directly behind us (very close, too close for my liking) anyway, we didnt know that these houses were going to be built behind us, let alone as close as they are. Yesterday when i got home from work hubby told me that sky wasnt working. I called sky and after going through various things he asked if we had any scaffolding near us...ARGHHHH they had, that day, built up higher and finally got the roof up....apparently thats now blocking out signal and we need to get the dish moved.....at a cost of £65!! I will not pay! But can i make the housing company pay? After all, i didnt ask them to build those houses there!
Any advice is more than welcome.

2007-08-04 02:30:46 · 10 answers · asked by Keeliewheeliebin 2

how do i use craigslist to sell a private home

2007-08-04 01:51:44 · 5 answers · asked by vaughan1387@rogers.com 1