Renting & Real Estate - September 2007

Where do I start?

2007-09-15 09:24:18 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am getting ready to close on my refinance. I called my current lender to make a payement and they advised me not to make a payment this close to closing because it will just be returned back to me because the amount is included in my payoff. How accurate is this? Will I now have to pay that at my closing?

2007-09-15 09:20:54 · 7 answers · asked by Criddle 2

2007-09-15 09:20:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you go about getting a loan for a home when your credit is really bad? I mean really bad, like 480 to 500. I have no money for a down payment, but my family qualifies for all kinds of free money programs. I just need a lender who will give me a regular mortgage loan. Anyone know what I can do?

2007-09-15 09:16:21 · 9 answers · asked by Kayc 1

2007-09-15 09:11:04 · 7 answers · asked by SGinger: 2

Our lease is up January 31, 2008. We are expecting a baby & slowly moving stuff out of our apartment into our mother-in-law's house (where we'll be living with the baby). If we finish moving early & are in our new place, we were wondering if the lease could be broken early or are we stuck paying rent on an empty apartment?

2007-09-15 08:35:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I inherited a property in 1997 that a business occupies. The tenant told me I can't change the low rent that's been the same for 13 years. But the lease expired in 2004, had an option for renewal under the original lease, but I received no written notification as described in the original lease (made with the original owner)
I don't understand these things, and need a smart agent. Who is the best person to help me? A lawyer? A real estate agent? I don't want to over-inflate the rent, just fair market value. How can I make sure the person is looking out for my best interests in a small town with a good 'ol boy network? Thank you for your help!

2007-09-15 08:23:31 · 1 answers · asked by Susan 5

Only for those who have taken real estate classes or are in the field of real estate.

1) What coarse do you have to take to get a licence?

2) How long does it take?

3) How much education do you need?

4) What is the state exam about?

Thank you!

2007-09-15 07:25:08 · 1 answers · asked by ? 2

My mother owns a house (in Queens,NYC) and she rents out the second floor apartment to people. She's owned this house for 12 years now. The people that live there now how lived there for about a year or 2.
She told me that on the 5th of this month, she saw one of them in the hallway and asked when she should expect the rent (they have to pay on the 1rst). He tells her rudely "Oh, yea, I forgot to tell you. We're moving out. We're living out the deposit."
My mother was angry at first and then realized they NEVER gave her a deposit. When confronting them again, they said "too bad."
She lives alone with my little brother and the tenants are five 20-something year old guys. I try to help her out when I go visit her but they dont listen to me either.
I helped her find new tenants that are due to move in the 1rst of october. But these guys still haven't paid september rent and said they don't know when they'll be out.
But there's a catch. My mother is also at fault so doing...

2007-09-15 07:20:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here's part of the lease.
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I'm confused. It says my lease will automatically become month-to-month, but then the latter part says the owner will not allow month-to-month.

2007-09-15 06:58:48 · 1 answers · asked by shady 1

We were told today 15/09/2007 that the stove we ordered, (and paid for in andvance), is not currently available, but the shop believes that the manufacturer will be making such a model within the next few weeks. They have offered us a credit note, but we just want our money back. Where do we stand?

2007-09-15 06:51:33 · 2 answers · asked by obordelio 2

I'm thinking of purchasing my first home in Westerly, RI. It is a new construction duplex that will be heated by gas. So, no previous owners to ask about their gas bills! Does anyone have an idea how much it will cost?

2007-09-15 06:25:49 · 8 answers · asked by headdah 1

My husband was the only child of 8 who didn't have a place of his own to live, so before his mother passed away she asked him to move into her house and take care of things. We have asked his siblings to buy the house and they say no. We have fixed the house up somewhat but it needs a lot more work but we have been hesitant since it doesn't have insurance because it is in heirship still. We do not pay rent, we pay taxes and keep everything up. My husband is constantly helping his siblings out with money. Now, one of his sisters is having financial trouble and we are just "thinking" that she is going to try to get us to all of a sudden pay her rent or ask us to move out so she can move in. If anyone knows anything about the law, please answer this question with advice. We do plan on moving out but we wanted to wait a couple of years to get a nice down payment. But that is going to keep up from fixing this house up even more, we can't afford both. Serious answers only please.

2007-09-15 06:22:33 · 4 answers · asked by karenmbs 4

If a family member of the deceased inherits a property with a business on it, and the lease agreement with the deceased family member is not up yet (actually was renewed with the power of attorney, under original terms, AFTER the original owner died) is the the new owner obligated to follow it? (For example, rent staying the same for 30 years) The lease agreement mentions only the original owner, not the new owner.

2007-09-15 06:20:17 · 6 answers · asked by Susan 5

...And what is is process of buying one or two, step by step?

2007-09-15 05:54:35 · 3 answers · asked by Lady Real 3

My husband has a long tech school there and we live in Missouri so we are wanting to find an apartment off base but close for cheap but safe area for my 2 yr old when we are there. thanks for your help!

2007-09-15 05:48:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will all the people that got ARMS, that wont be able to pay their mortgages choose to divorce when they declare bankrupcy and walk away from their foreclosed half million dollar 700 square foot condos?

2007-09-15 05:37:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm considering selling my home due to financial hardships. It needs some work to bring it up to standards and to make it more sellable on the market. It needs paint, new windows and the flooring needs work. I've had some plumbing leaks. I may even have some termite damage. I'm not sure, but if they were to inspect it, I know something of sorts will pop up. I can't afford to have the work done. Anyone know anything about the "We buy your house as is" companies? They claim no fees. Not having to deal with a realtor and showings sounds good. I have no problem selling my home at a reduced price to compensate for repairs. Is this legitimate? What is the hidden catch? It sounds like a good trade off, but I want to research before I commit.

2007-09-15 05:29:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-15 05:09:54 · 9 answers · asked by question 1

u will need mortgage, potentially for 30+ years
when u add kids to finance it will get even worse
next 30 years u will spend on working hard and getting old
then u will be ill and too late for fun.
any way around?

any why the hell it takes 20-30 years of best time of life to get a flat? it's just bricks,sand, etc - why is that so expensive in todays developed countries?

2007-09-15 05:05:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-15 04:27:05 · 1 answers · asked by richard o 1

can somebody help me and my wife, we have fled form are recent home due to unforseen cercumstances , and we need a house, flat or bedsit in and around the wigan area to live in with a low deposit, we r currently on the street and in desprate need of a home, i myself is looking after my wife as a carer, i am on JSA and my wife is on DLA so we need a landlord who accepts DSS, so could someone - anyone PLEASE HELP US!! thank you for all your time

2007-09-15 04:09:13 · 11 answers · asked by kenny_d20032003 1

The mortgage resets in another 2 months and the payment will go up about $500. Is their any plan to refinance this mortgage???

2007-09-15 03:51:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently I found a house that I liked and put down a deposit to hold the room of £300.00 via cheque. The landlord gave me a written receipt for this explaining it was a security deposit. He then gave me the keys to the house and said that he would post on the contract for me to look at and then on meeting we would sign it. I have since decided that I do not wish to take up the tenancy and since I have not signed any tenancy agreement am I entitled to cancel the cheque for the deposit and return the keys to the landlord? This is an urgent question. Thankyou.

2007-09-15 03:43:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I moved into a new community in Katy, Texas 10 months ago. Upon making our decision to buy this lot, we asked our home builder if there were any plans of construction going on with the land behind it. They said "nothing that we are aware of" They just said it is commercial property and nothing else. 4 months into living here, a contractor started breaking ground for what is now becoming a 2 story concrete warehouse that is 15 feet from our back fence. It is almost as tall as the power lines that run across the back of the community and it blocks about 75% of my view from my patio. The loading dock is right behind our house. My view of our gorgeous Texas sunsets is now gone. Do I have any rights? Are there any rules or laws of disclosure that I should have been informed of? I feel extremely cheated. I chose this lot as we didn't want a 2 story homeowner overhanging our back yard. Now we have a commercial one....Any advise would be great.

2007-09-15 03:28:12 · 3 answers · asked by jeepchickie77 1

how would i know if i qualify to rent a apartment, without throwing so much money away in credit applications and then being told you do not qualify. what do they look for? how do they determine there calculations?and could i calculate this myself at home without having to throw money away and be denied?and do all apartments use the same calculations?

2007-09-15 03:07:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

can someone give me a good mortgage company to contact?i need a fixed loan instead of arm

2007-09-15 03:04:02 · 10 answers · asked by curt c 1

2007-09-15 02:19:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-15 00:27:56 · 7 answers · asked by sandipsamanta 1

Hi I have recently rented a property and did not get the 'full' tennancy agreement until I picked up the keys.

In the agreement it states that under no circumstances can anyone apart from myself live there without the express permission of the landlord.

Now I have just moved in here but I want my other half to move in within the next few months, If I make sudden changes and the landlord is quite funny I don't want to risk my tenancy, however from a legal standpoint can they do this?

Thanks

2007-09-14 22:07:27 · 15 answers · asked by radicalfunscout 3