Renting & Real Estate - September 2007

BAH -Basic Allowance for Housing

Im trying to rent an apartment but because of my BAH my income is to high to rent. If the landlord wont include my BAH, which is tax free, I would be able to rent the apartment.

2007-09-28 09:06:10 · 4 answers · asked by marine wifey 1

2007-09-28 08:34:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anna J 1

2007-09-28 08:31:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would you sell your home to someone you know?

We are having a house built. Eventually we will have to sell the house we are currently in but a recent e-mail from parent's of our daughter's friend; people with whom we have associated with, gone out with and to some point consider friends... are inquiring about buying the house.

The house that we have so many memories in. The house that our children have grown up in and know no other (yet). The house that their own daughter has sought refuge in. While I'm not completely surprised; I am however feeling odd over it. So, I've decided to turn to my blog(s) to get feedback.

I'm proposing this scenario to you. Put yourself in our place. Feel free to ask questions to get a better prspective but definitely give me somemuch needed feeback. Thanks!

2007-09-28 08:26:49 · 4 answers · asked by skdandmkd 1

My companion just passed away suddenly. She had just purchased her parents home (Mom died Jan) from her other sibblings. One of the sibblings was very nasty and greedy during the whole process and they have not spoken since. My companion had filled out the will package she recieved from her attorney but did not return it as yet. I'm sure it is in saftey deposit box, but one family member is keeping me at bay on this. Even though I was the only other person to have keys to the house I was forced to turn them over ( 4 hours after she passed) by this sibbling and have not been allowed in the house since. (I have personal belongings in there) The sibbling is going through all the belongings and discarding or putting up for sale everything that is there, computer, TV, dishes etc...
What advise does anyone have???Should I hire a probate attorney??? I and 1 other relative (that is loved very much) are on all the accounts and insurance policies.

2007-09-28 08:16:43 · 6 answers · asked by Linda L 2

We've been watching the "Relocation" program and Grades have been mentioned as it pertains to historic homes. What does that mean?

2007-09-28 08:15:51 · 6 answers · asked by Julie F 5

My hsband and I have very good incomes. We made a mistake of consolidating and the company paid our bills late.

2007-09-28 08:15:05 · 7 answers · asked by Crystal C 1

My realtor/broker said I qualified for a $128,000 loan.They ask me to pay $1000 for the title comp to start clearing the property. The Title comp (Stewart Title) has already cashed the check. Now my realtor said they are waiting on the bank for the final response. The bank already said my income did not match what my realtor had said, so he made some changes. If the bank denies my loan, will I be able to get my money back. I know the appraisal will be lost...Please help.

2007-09-28 08:02:30 · 8 answers · asked by Al 2

We are putting our house up for sale in about 3 to 4 weeks. We have found the house of our dreams that we would like to buy but are terrified it will be sold by the time we are able to sell ours and make an offer on it. We are unable to convert our pre-approval into a loan until we sell our current home but can we at least make an offer on the new house with a contingency that we sell our home first? The home is being sold by a builder, not a private owner. It has been for sale since March 2006. They just lowered the price into our range. Thanks.

2007-09-28 07:55:31 · 3 answers · asked by Luv2Answer 7

She says since she took out a loan to fix the house up (duplex) her mortgage will be $2000 so I have to pay $700. Mind you, I have not paid rent since I moved back in in 2000. In June she informed me that I would have to start paying $300 in Aug. Now today she informs me that I have to start paying $700 Nov. 1st. Is that legal? Can she do that? I've done some research on my own but don't know how accurate. But I've found that where I live, Los Angeles, Calif. there is rent control and a landlord can only raise the rent 4% a year. If anyone knows any websites I can go to with current and accurate information please notify me. Also what can I do? or need to do. Mind you I don't have a lease or month-to-month. Everything is verbal.

2007-09-28 07:50:48 · 13 answers · asked by Danielle J 1

what does mortgage on a house mean

2007-09-28 07:48:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks guys for answering several of my questions today. One more question. I live in a community in Pembroke Pines I have HOA fees since I am going into foreclosure in the next two months. I was told it would be wise to start saving and for an apartment and don't pay the second mortgage that I have. Now is it wise to stop paying the maintenances fees?

2007-09-28 07:37:16 · 8 answers · asked by Cowgirl Joe 2

DFAS tells me that since the 1st is on monday we will get our money on that day however the bank will not post on monday. What day will i get paid. I thought it was today. Or is it tomorrow?

2007-09-28 07:30:10 · 1 answers · asked by kristidbr 3

How many real estate signs can be posted on one property? I have been directed in many directions that have led me down a dead end. The Dept of State told me to call the Association of Realtors. The Association of Realtors said that they would call me back (but have not). The Dept of Transportation does not get back. I have three real estate signs next to me. One sign obstructs my view to get out of my driveway. I have asked to have this moved and they move it a foot left to right but not out of my view. I have 0% visibility here and need the sign moved to removed. The later is preferable, because I think that three signs is excessive for this house (which is spectacular I might ad). The multiple signs cheapen it. What are my options here? I am looking at an accident in my near future.

2007-09-28 07:25:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm going on 3 months past due now on my mortgage. In other words my home is going into forclosure. I have a second mortgage that I am gonig on 2 months past due. I'm unable to catch up on my home mortgage. I want to know should I continue to pay the second mortgage? I already know that forclosure is in the making. Don't the second mortgage get paid first when the home is sold. (Florida)

2007-09-28 05:56:48 · 6 answers · asked by Cowgirl Joe 2

Found a spacious apartment in not the best neighborhood (not that this is a factor...just tossing it in here) Landlord requires 1st month's rent, last months rent, and a security deposit of the same amount. This will be the second place I live in since I moved out of my parents house 4 years ago. Is this legal. Amount totals well over 3k. Your insight is greatly appreciated.

2007-09-28 05:16:59 · 15 answers · asked by Hmmm? 2

2007-09-28 04:59:19 · 9 answers · asked by settle_precious 1

I obtained a job in a different state and I still have 4 months on my current apartment lease. It is a respectable rather large complex. Is there a way to opt out? Or am I sorta stuck with it.

2007-09-28 03:08:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's the best way to protect ourselves against bad tenants? If we get a really bad tenant (and please don't reply with "don't rent to bad tenants," although I admit screening is a big part of the process). However, if you do get into a situation with a bad tenant and they just sit in your property for several months not paying rent while you take the "proper" route through the municipal court system and Sheriff's Office, how are we expected to pay the mortgage? Does anyone make tenants sign waivers stating that we can change the locks in order to move them out within "x" number of days after they haven't paid rent? Does anyone have some strong suggestions to protect themselves to the fullest extent?

2007-09-28 02:44:53 · 8 answers · asked by JamesJett 1

This property is empty land - 5 acres. I have held it for 30 years. Would an installment (2 payments in separate years) help.

2007-09-28 02:29:19 · 7 answers · asked by SHIRLt 1

I found it in our lease then I went to the Truth in Renting Act

2007-09-28 02:27:24 · 2 answers · asked by ueeee28 1

I own a mobile home that has been on someone else's farm for 16 years. I have made improvements on the farm during this time such as fencing, utilities, septic, water, etc. Can the farm be sold since my home can no longer be moved?

2007-09-28 02:26:19 · 17 answers · asked by landlocked 1

2007-09-28 02:25:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am prepared to move out in November. How do I get out of this lease with no problems. I am in Illinois so I don't know if the laws are different here.

2007-09-28 01:33:30 · 8 answers · asked by purrfection02 1

I made the wrong decision to refinance about a year ago in to a 5 year adjustable. I wanted to get out of it but when I told the lender I wanted to cancel the deal she assured me that it was a good loan and that I would be able to refinance again when the rates go down and my credit is better. Now since the market is the way it is. I'm worried that I will not be able to refinance and I may lose my home. My credit score is between 640-650 and since the market has went down I don't think I have very much equity if any. Am I doomed??

2007-09-28 00:43:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please take into account the apartment rent, food and other monthly expenses.
Thank you very much

2007-09-27 23:02:23 · 1 answers · asked by mala 1

2007-09-27 21:12:20 · 1 answers · asked by Mihir V 1

The end of my initial lease term is at the end of october. I absolutely must leave the apartment at the end of that month... seeing as how i have plans to leave the country. I may have signed a written notification, i don't remember. If i didn't, however, is there any way to avoid the extra 2 months of payment???? It seems ridiculous in a way.

"Resident agrees to provide at least 60 days' written notice prior to the end of the term. Specifically, resident agrees to provide at least 60 days' written notice before the end of the initial lease term in order to terminate this lease at the end of the initial term. Without 60 days' prior written notice, then this agreement will be extended for 60 days from the end of the initial term with all terms remaining the same."

2007-09-27 19:19:06 · 4 answers · asked by dudnaito 4

My mom has 35 acres of hilltop land about 12 miles north of a ski resort town in western Colorado. We aren't able to build there yet but the property taxes are eating her up. If she could have it zoned agricultural, as many area places are, she could reduce her taxes. I don't know that much about it, but I wondered: Could she maybe put honey bees there during the summer, or grow christmas trees, or have an area with elk or deer fenced in? Any ideas are appreciated.

2007-09-27 18:50:09 · 1 answers · asked by Kal H 4

if you want to finance a house, does that mean you have to get a mortgage loan to pay for the house, and then pay so much per month to pay off the mortgage loan? I thought it was just like you pay the down payment and then get into the house, then pay so much per month for so many years (i.e. 15 or 30 years (depending on the length of your mortgage) until the house is paid for. I know that is how it is when you are buying a car-- pay the down payment, then you make payments to pay off the cost of the car. Is it not the same with houses? Also, is the down payment the only thing you have to pay up front when buying a house? like if I saw a mobile home that is $15,750 and the dowm payment is 10% of that, does that mean I could just pay $1,570 and then get into the mobile home?

2007-09-27 17:18:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous