Renting & Real Estate - September 2007

1.check with the title company to see if title is up to date.
2.order an appraisal from a licensed real estate appraiser.
3.have a comparative market analysis prepared by a real estate professional in your area.
4.fix up the house by painting, landscaping and clearing all of the closets out.

2007-09-07 16:07:11 · 7 answers · asked by crazy eddie 1

I am trying to figure out a way to get out from under this mobile home we own. We owe $33,600 on it. It has been for sale by owner for about a year. We've only had one interested person and she backed out. We have no room here and really need a bigger house. Should we try deed in lieu or short sale?? I am hiring a realtor to help us and I'm going to call my mortgage company. I don't want to foreclose because then we'll never get a house. We owe more than it's worth and we have to pay lot rent too.

2007-09-07 15:29:07 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2

If the agent is already getting a cut of the commission, then what is the bonus for?

2007-09-07 15:12:23 · 5 answers · asked by S W 2

We rent a high end apartment. We've lived here for almost 6 years. We have had a leaky roof since we moved in. the water leaks in when it rains through the electrical outlets and light switches, fireplace and the roof in general. we call maintenance everytime and they say they are going to give us a new roof, but instead they just patch it untill the next rain. Our carpet and walls are water stained. Our kids have major allergies. We cannot afford to move yet, but here's my question. Is it legal for us to refuse to pay rent in order to safe up a deposit for a new home, because of these issues? And if so who do we contact to do it legally?

2007-09-07 14:48:42 · 5 answers · asked by . 4

My new apartment complex keeps bugging me about paying deposit for the past week. My move in date is on october 1st, I have not even signed the lease, but they claim that since they have taken out an apartment from the market and reserved it for me the deposit should be paid in advance. Are they crazy or have I been misinformed all through my life?

2007-09-07 14:28:32 · 8 answers · asked by T B 1

2007-09-07 14:19:33 · 1 answers · asked by tonic4268 2

2007-09-07 14:05:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let's say a British guy purchases an island in the middle of the Pacific. Does that island become part of Great Britain, or remain whatever it was before, or how does that work? Any tax benefits to each?

2007-09-07 13:46:24 · 3 answers · asked by michael_kueker 1

My boyfriend and I bought a house together back in Feb. Its financed in both our names
We broke up a few weeks ago. We both agreed I would move cause I couldnt afford the payments.
He gave me $2000 to move out on but he had me sign a paper saying I release my rights and obligations to the house.
I called the mortgage company and they said as far as thier concerned I'm still liable to them . But he insists I sold my share of the house to him cause I signed that paper. It was never noterized. Can someone help me out? Would it do any good to take him to court to make him sell .

2007-09-07 13:42:21 · 8 answers · asked by connie 1

Me and my boyfriend are about to move out
We can decide between an apartment
and a trailer. The rent isnt much of a difference thats why were deciding which would be better, thier both two bedrooms and etc. not really much of a difference btwn the two. My boyfriend would rather have the trailer because its like our own little house, we have a little yard and etc...its also closer to our parents and jobs. I like the apartments but i dont really care either way. The trailers are nice too, theyre not dirty or anything. Looks nice and clean.

I want to hear from other people who have a trailer or had a trailer, wed be living there for about two years, me my boyfriend and a baby. When you tell someone you live in a trailer do they think of you as trashy and poor? My mom seems to think like that for some odd reason

2007-09-07 13:34:11 · 5 answers · asked by ♥ Stephanie Louise♥ 4

I will be paid the average between them- ie 125,000 and 115,000 I would be paid 120 so what things are the biggies to do list everything you can think of. it is a government move.

2007-09-07 13:25:47 · 8 answers · asked by mommy to be of 3 3

im currently in a small town in central NC and home prices are too expensive i want to relocate, looking for good ideas, ideally id love to rent to own a home... please give me some ideas.. city, state or any other ideas

2007-09-07 13:03:35 · 5 answers · asked by cougar26 1

I am on disability and have been for over 6mos and I have been occasionally late on my rent but never over 14days and i would pay additional late fees. This month i am late again , rent was due on the 4th i got my 3 day notice and i asked if i can pay in full my rent along with late fees on the 12th, and the owner told me i can pay my rent on the 12th along with an additional 1000 deposit , and if i dont have it i have to find another place to live. can she do that..i mean i was gonna pay my rent and i paid a large deposit when i moved here 2years ago.

2007-09-07 12:34:11 · 4 answers · asked by Sunshine 2

my 2nd home is now worth less than what I owe on it. also, what impact would foreclosure have on my credit history? if, prior to foreclosing, I change how i hold title to the 2nd home from my name to a business entity, e.g. LLC, would that protect my credit history?

2007-09-07 11:37:47 · 6 answers · asked by secnd2nne 1

a furnished property. A friend of mine privately rents, she pays £105 per wk and has just been landed a water bill for £240. Her landlord says she is responsible for the charge. it doesn't state either way in the tenancy agreement. Is this right? i'm in the uk.

2007-09-07 10:50:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was it a financial mistake? I think maybe taxwise. My brother thinks for sure. They always buy jointly but not this time and they are being oddly vague about answering questions which is unusual.

2007-09-07 09:35:01 · 6 answers · asked by qwerty 1

My husband and I recently purchased our first home. My husband is active duty army so he does not need to become a resident to get the resident rate for property tax purchases. Since my name is on the mortgage papers we are not able to take advantage of this. I do not want to become a state resident because of other tax reasons (We are residents of Idaho for tax reasons-no state income tax on out-of-state military residents). Just wondering what is involved with taking me off the mortgage to save about 1200+ dollars a year? How much does it cost?

2007-09-07 09:25:14 · 3 answers · asked by originalidaho 3

Okay, my husband and I are currently building on the farm we bought. Our house is up for sale, we are at three weeks today. We advertised, well our agent did, in Wednesday's and today's local paper. We have had information sheets taken from our box, but no calls of people wanting to see it. Do we just wait another two weeks or so, or do we take action now? If so, what action should we take, over buyers incentives, lower price...etc? Thanks for your suggestions.

2007-09-07 08:52:23 · 6 answers · asked by GreeneyedCowgirl 5

I have 2 conflicting answers from 2 lawyers so I am reposting my question. I have stayed in a roomate rental situation for the past 2.5 months and I want to transfer to a nearer location from my job because the commute is killing me. I don't have a written lease, only verbal. I already mentioned to my tenant about my intention of transferring in the most mild manneredand ethical way and even explained that the stress is taking its toll on me (I have been sick 2x). It was a simple case of "you agreed to stay here for one year and I don't care whatever your problem is" type of conversation. I just have to be sure if my move in going out by writing a letter won't get me into trouble. I paid the whole of Sept, am willing to pay for October, and I have one month deposit with him. I want to go out this Sept even if it means he has 3 months total of my money (it really does not matter). A lawyer i consulted with said he can still sue me whereas the 2nd said otherwise. HELP!!

2007-09-07 07:46:56 · 9 answers · asked by cridecar 1

I am planning on moving in with my boyfriend. He gets about $625 a month and i get approximately $450 (attending college soon). We are planning on getting a 1 bed 1 bath apartment together. But I would like to know what kinds of expenses and unexpected expenses we have to look forward to. If any of you could send me some advice on what I should do so that we survive in our apartment together...i would greatly appreciate it. thanks

2007-09-07 07:17:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking of moving from LA because it's too expensive but I'm not sure if Miami will be any better, are rents and real estate as high as they are in L.A.?

2007-09-07 06:09:00 · 8 answers · asked by lolaandlucas 1

How can I become a flipper with condos?

2007-09-07 04:49:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i live in brooklyn new york

2007-09-07 04:38:02 · 4 answers · asked by c4021 1

I search around on the web and always become just apartments, I am just interested in a single family house.
I apreciate any help.

2007-09-07 04:33:23 · 4 answers · asked by Cindy T 2

2007-09-07 04:18:25 · 7 answers · asked by Tenika p 1

I live in NC and we will be moving soon. There was never any signed agreement, as we are renting the home from a couple. Even when I ASKED for a lease, their response is "Why do you need one?" Today I was speaking with one of the owners and I offered to help them repaint the home so they could sell it. (The previous tenants painted the walls weird colors, plus they have just gotten dirty over time). I explained that is the only wear and tear we have made on the house and we want to make sure we get our security deposit back. She basically said "No, I don't need your help. That's what the security deposit was for, to cover painting and things like that". Now, that infuriated me because when we first moved in, I had to clean the whole house because the previous tenant "had back problems" and couldn't do it herself. PLUS, we have had roof leaks that they won't fix and we have never had smoke detectors in our house. We feel that they are just trying to con us out of our money.

2007-09-07 03:30:33 · 13 answers · asked by muchluv4pets 4

Can anyone teach me how to figure what your payments on a home would be? It doesn't have to be specific numbers but I would like to get an idea while I am shopping around.

2007-09-07 02:05:41 · 7 answers · asked by Michael W 3

I am interested in seeing several privately owned homes for rent that I have found through various real estate agencys, but I'm having trouble contacting all the different agents. Would I be able to get an agent myself to do the footwork? Is that even a good idea?

2007-09-07 02:04:03 · 9 answers · asked by Beth 1

2007-09-06 20:28:35 · 7 answers · asked by needs some help 1

in East Abbotsford, British Columbia. A two bedroom house or townhouse with a basement. Price limit is 1050 per month. a cat allowed. please let me know if you can help me out. whoever gives me the best answer will recieve twenty points.

2007-09-06 17:55:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous