Renting & Real Estate - December 2007

Looking for real estate in US or UK and it's outrageous.
I think one should be able to buy for 3 times average salary in a decent area, so at least a 40% discount on current prices.
Am I crazy or just wise or looking in the wrong place ?
IMF says 40% overvalued, are they right ?
OECD says UK worst place to bring up kids, are they right ?
Please help a.m.a.p. As much as possible !
Thanks everyone !

2007-12-04 02:09:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are going to be buying a house and my grandmother is giving us $30,000 cash towards the house for a down payment. Is there a way to avoid a gift tax? She actually found the money at her deceased sisters home, and has not put it into her bank account. Whats the best way to handle this?

2007-12-04 01:18:45 · 3 answers · asked by ? 1

there is absolutly no damage to the apartment. i told him i will give it to him in Febuary the problem is that he threatened to evict for this. and i dont have the money to give him at this very moment.i feel like all this time, why did he wait until the holidays to request this money.can he really evict me for a security deposit?

2007-12-03 21:41:51 · 6 answers · asked by ladieraen 1

2007-12-03 19:46:24 · 3 answers · asked by sheyenenc3 2

would seeing a accurate floor plan of the home either on the flyer or a website be beneficial to you? If what are some reasons why you would like to see one or how it would help you in your home buying process?

2007-12-03 19:07:23 · 2 answers · asked by Luke B 1

Illinois

Might end up having to foreclose through chapter 7. What happens as far as advertising it is a foreclosure? I know it will be published in the newspaper, but are there signs put up on the property, or on the door?

2007-12-03 18:55:19 · 3 answers · asked by acErs 1

I'd like to find a place that's cheap and I can let the land sit for a while until I have money to build a cabin (10 years or more!!!). I'd like it above say NC and no farther West than OH cause of family. What do you think? Mountains would be great. Place to have a retreat for wildlife. Maybe will it to Audubon when I die. Thanks

2007-12-03 16:52:15 · 4 answers · asked by potzie 1

the Property to someone wanting to build . WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TENTANTS??

2007-12-03 16:42:41 · 3 answers · asked by Brandon 3

Since i can't have the minor to sign legal contract, i would be in trouble if she cant pay the rent. what can i do? Is it okay to return her deposit and not renting the room to her? She paid her deposit today and will move in on 12/7, Please help!! TIA

2007-12-03 16:29:14 · 19 answers · asked by Kay 2

One Bath home. No rent control city in California. No lease. Bathroom will be out of comission for at least 5 days.

2007-12-03 15:44:49 · 9 answers · asked by chase21 1

If I sell my house for about $400,000 (my taxes are now $4500 because I bought this house 30 years ago) and buy a house in same neighborhood (Miami) for equal value, my taxes will quadruple. Is there any way through incorporations or LLCs or Trusts or exhanges to avoid this jump in taxes on my new purchase?

2007-12-03 15:30:56 · 3 answers · asked by walkathisway 2

Is it illega?l to be charge a $250.00 dollars late fee for not being able to pay my rent on the 5th of every month and I pay it on the 9th. This is an illegal conversion on a house and the owner came out with this late fee amount. is it legal?

2007-12-03 15:21:52 · 4 answers · asked by Mauricio P 1

2007-12-03 15:12:50 · 5 answers · asked by isaac h 1

2007-12-03 15:12:24 · 5 answers · asked by Terrie-lee C 1

I am a real estate agent and loan originator. I've heard the grumblings from other agents that grocery cart advertising never netted them any transactions, however I've got a good web presence and some other forms of advertising that I would like to do in conjunction with grocery carts. Can this work?

2007-12-03 14:19:11 · 9 answers · asked by f1scrilla 2

Bought property in a new orleans tax sale. I am in doubt as to my legal rights to collect rent from the current tenants , as well as how to serve notice that I must receive said rent. May I make renovations under these terms on an occupied residence.

2007-12-03 13:57:37 · 3 answers · asked by Attila 1

from the landlord's permission, I find another roommate, we were to continue pay the old rent until end of November, and new lease plus new rent start 12/2007, then during the end of November the landlord gave us a 30 day notice to vacate dealine is 12/31/07(becaue we have rent deposit)saying we don't have a lease,eventhough our agreement was not in writing in the beginning, can we fight with landlord on that?

2007-12-03 13:54:46 · 9 answers · asked by pearl 1

process of legal eviction. Can I ask the police to vacate the tenant with out file a unlawsuit. I live in CA. Thanks

2007-12-03 13:47:23 · 3 answers · asked by Huynh T 2

We have been trying to buy a house for the past few months (but I found out these guys ((loan officer & mortgage guy)) were crooks,& reported them to the Better Business Bureau,they made us drop the complaint (I also wonder if this was because of that complaint,even if it was closed)and now,we'd just about decided to just rent the house,& the owner agreed,when suddenly we got the closing date. What should we do? It's almost funny!
I still don't trust those guys,especially since only the co-signer's name is on the paper(s) and not me or my husband's.
Please,OPINIONS..
N.

2007-12-03 13:41:22 · 4 answers · asked by noreneol@att.net 1

We are looking for tenants who rented from a nightmare landlord. How do we find a list of tenants who rented at a certain address? Can we contact the utility companies?

2007-12-03 13:35:04 · 2 answers · asked by P. W 2

I had a house for rent and the future tenants gave me a small amount of the deposit I was requesting. Now after 3 weeks and many remodeling expenses, they decided not to move in and want the money they gave me back. Legally do I have to give it back?

2007-12-03 13:33:55 · 6 answers · asked by Rosanna M 1

still living there and continue to pay rent?

2007-12-03 13:31:06 · 12 answers · asked by pearl 1

well we are getting a house and they said it would be 900 to 1000 feet how much is that?? is that pretty small for a house?

2007-12-03 13:24:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I rented a room and paid security deposit in a house. Now I want to move but the women not have enough money to pay my deposit back.

I think my only option is small claims court. What will happen if she not show up and I win. But, how I get money. Do I file a judgement?
What if she not pay the judgement?
The deposit is 500 dollars

2007-12-03 13:13:21 · 2 answers · asked by Fat Albert 2

It just seems that they wouldn't want to look for someone because it would mean more work. However, they would also be the best people to ask because they would receive applications.

2007-12-03 13:12:01 · 2 answers · asked by ben_ev0lent 1

2007-12-03 13:07:13 · 4 answers · asked by Poppitt 1

Hi,

I am a first time home buyer in San Jose, CA. I have read few books and researched conclusion leads me to getting an Exclusive Buyer Agent is the best way to go.

I have asked my friends and colleagues about it, and no one I know have used such agents, so I am stuck finding one on my own.

I have looked at NAEBA (www.naeba.com), but here are my questions:

1. Are there other sites and or resources besides NAEBA that is good to search for an agent?

2. What usually are the pay structure? Is it a fixed fee? Are they negotiable?

3. Since NAEBA was founded in 1995, its only been around for 10 yrs or so, are there many around who is experienced enough?

Thanks for you help in advanced.

2007-12-03 12:51:51 · 6 answers · asked by sunrisenobita 1

and they are saying that , for instance , if you remodel your bathroom for $4000 that you'll see a double your return.Is that just hype are is it true ? I live in the middle area of Illinois .

2007-12-03 12:26:58 · 5 answers · asked by 1wiseguy 3

Ok, I just received a bill for my last apartment, they are charging me $275 for new carpet which is just fine but I paid a $ 400 pet deposit and fee but it also states that I still owe that $400 pet stuff, I cant prove that I payed it! Even if i have to repay the $400 pet fee and deposit can i stilll be charged for the carpet also? Thanks!!!

2007-12-03 12:00:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bid on a home that is now showing as "pending." When I see it now on mls, it shows a higher price than originally indicated. What's the purpose of that? How long before I get a yay or nay on my offer? Do they hold on to all offers and if so for how long?

2007-12-03 11:44:32 · 5 answers · asked by Fern 1