Renting & Real Estate - December 2007

I'm spending the winter in Florida, and I am looking for an inexpensive studio apt. or room to rent in the Ft. Lauderdale area. I need an apt from January until April, and I am looking to spend around $500.00 a month. Anyone have any availability?

2007-12-16 07:13:41 · 2 answers · asked by Katt 3

I live next to people in a duplex that have a dog against the lease contract. They have been asked by both us and the landlord to tie the dog up. I have called the town since we the town we live in has a leash law but they still refuse to just tie the dog up. It has come after me and barks at me when it is outside, and it weighs probably over 85 lbs and could take me out. It has not bite me only run after me snarled and barked. I don't know if the dog is licensed or registered but I do know that they lied about the dog and have told us that they will not tie it up. I'm scared of it and I don't want to get bit, even though I see that as being the only thing that may make them actually tie the dog up. What do I do if they won't listen to the landlord who won't evict them and the town won't do anything unless they catch the dog outside which they happen to make sure it gets back inside whenever the dog warden comes. Please help.

2007-12-16 06:25:08 · 5 answers · asked by abadealious 1

apparently the seller has over valued the house by 13000 pounds,so what advice would you give us?.We can negotiate if the seller can bring down the price by 5 or 6000.So my question is what advice would you give us at this stage?any suggestions would be very appreciated.x.

2007-12-16 05:03:23 · 8 answers · asked by sarz 2

[Please answer this question only if you are a mortgage professional, an MBA, a real estate professional, or someone in a similar profession who is very familar with mortgages]

I'm currently an assistant to a mortgage broker and I was very lucky to have worked with one of the ethical mortgage brokers though I will admit that sometimes he over stated some asset figures. I'm not too happy about that--but he would give his clients the best mortgage terms on the cheapest basis. i.e. he didn't charge them points when he didn't need to.

However, I'm hearing that the mortgage broker industry may end next year due to the alledged plans of several large banks like BofA (already did it), WAMU, Wachovia, Citi, Indy Mac, Wells, and so on. I've also noticed that these major banks are starting to expand their retail divisions thus making me believe that pretty soon we are aheaded towards a direction where mortgage brokers will become no more.

Does anyone else out there believe this to be so?

2007-12-16 04:56:33 · 3 answers · asked by christiansareawesome 4

Okay, it may help to check out my two most recent questions, but basically, my husband left, I lost my job and even though I got another one to get me through this until I can find something better, I'm getting my first paycheck just after my electricity gets turned off and my rent is late.

What do you think the likelihood is that the apartment managers will allow me to prorate my rent this month, paying half of it on the first, and half on the fifteenth, picking up the full amount again on Feb. 1 after I have steady income?

I honestly cannot think of any other way to GET money in that amount of time. Family is helping me do a littel bit of Christmas shopping for my kids, and my ex is paying actually more in child support than he's legally required to, but he's paying it in two parts, and those parts are about 100 less than what I would need either time. My credit leaves something to be desired (all on-time payments are on HIS credit), so I don't think I could get a loan. HELP!

2007-12-16 04:31:44 · 8 answers · asked by CrazyChick 7

i type in my address and the wrong house is shown, who can i contact at zillow?? where on their site is a costumer service thing. cuz i only found blogs and such....

2007-12-16 04:25:25 · 6 answers · asked by magyar ;o 1

I had posted a question :
i have a one year lease which is ending up end of Jan and I am planning to renew the lease for one more year; if i sign the paperwork and for some reason i cannot continue the lease and I know this on say Jan 20th, what are my liabilities? When I sign the lease I already give one months rent plus deposit also.
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I got 3 answers saying that the contract is binding from the day it is signed but one answer below says that the contact is binding from the contract date ie the first day of the new lease; which one is correct?
The new lease will not go into effect until the contract date, not when you sign it. Most likely the present lease gives a time for giving notice to vacate the property. If you decide to leave before the new lease goes into effect, but after the time allowed for giving notice, you may have to pay a penalty.

2007-12-16 03:20:46 · 4 answers · asked by Gult 1

I'm in Houston and I want to buy a house. I found a few houses that I like and two of them are listed as short sale houses. What does this mean? What are the advantages/ disadvantages of doing this? I don't want to buy until 3-4 months from now, so would a short sale still work for me or would I be better off going the traditional route?

2007-12-16 02:56:48 · 6 answers · asked by staceylynn1913 2

i have a one year lease which is ending up end of Jan and I am planning to renew the lease for one more year; if i sign the paperwork and for some reason i cannot continue the lease and I know this on say Jan 20th, what are my liabilities? When I sign the lease I already give one months rent plus deposit also.

2007-12-16 02:52:35 · 4 answers · asked by Gult 1

Just wondering... would i pay more for a condo or a duplex?
& about how much can i expect to pay?

2007-12-16 02:33:47 · 12 answers · asked by -luv-ya-haters- 1

Who promoted these folks past 4th grade? By 4th grade you should have addition and subtraction down - you should even be able to multiply. If you cannot make a budget for yourself you need to find someone who can, right?

It seems odd that folks are focusing on lenders who did actually disclose the consequences of the loan. If these bump up rates were not in the contracts (that were signed by consumers) the lenders would not be able to impliment these rates.

Perhaps the best solution is to not forgive any debt regardless of forclosure or otherwise. Let folks live with the burden and perhaps they will not repeat the mistake. Folks might even teach their kids how to budget.

Folks might also learn that they need to have more than one weeks spare income....to live within your means no matter how much you have.

I would live in a tent (and have) before I borrow more than I can pay.

The lack of basic knowledge amoung a few Americans can have worldwide economic consequences-bad.

2007-12-16 02:13:22 · 7 answers · asked by yakrafter 2

I would like to pay my downpayment as much I can for a new condo, but I was told that it is a law that no one can pay more than 25 % of the price. So I have to pay HIGHER rent as a tenant even I live in my condo and have to wait until the condo will be finished completely and all the owners will move in one after another (probably after Feb. 2008), then builder will deal title transfer, then I can pay the amount I would like to pay.

Please help if any one knows there is such specific law?

2007-12-16 01:28:04 · 1 answers · asked by moonbeam 1

We are wanting to rent this home out in the country and right now we are renting in town. My Husband and I always lived in the country all of our lives till this past 2yrs. and we can't stand it no more the place we are looking at has a older shed and 2 bedroom house and a 5 acre wooded lot with turkeys and deer all over. and we love that part of it too. but I'm asking is it worth $700 hundred a month and the house is is in good shape too. this home is in Wausau, Wisconsin. And it's quiet out there isn't other houses too close by. And we can afford to do the rent.not much more then what we pay now.Thank you let me know.

2007-12-16 01:25:13 · 5 answers · asked by marshmellow 2

looking at a house and i want to put a offer soon.. i know i should wait for a pre approved letter, just curoius what are the chances of getting denied a loan?

2007-12-16 00:48:41 · 5 answers · asked by butters 1

Over a year ago, I wrote on Agentsonline.com about real estate values heading lower, and was met with bitter criticism.

It turns out I was right.

If you are open minded and have real estate esperience like I do, then I want to clear the air, once and for all, on several much bandied about real esate quips...like..

1. They're not making any more land. (False...so much vacant land in terrible places around, and technology can build anything on surface, under ground, in the oceans or in air)

2. Property located near water (lakes, streams,coast, etc.) much more valueable and desireable than other property. (However, if earth cliamate changes as expected, what will these properties look like and how desirable????...and what about those sitting twenty miles inland that will be the new coastal areas????)

See, I've heard advice here about buying now, even with falling prices going on, because it will shoot right back up soon.

What do you think?

2007-12-15 23:42:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My girlfriend is facing eviction because she hasn't paid her rent. The reason? There's no ceiling in her bathroom. It caved in in October due to a leak in the above apartment and neither it nor the leak have been fixed. After repeated messages left on the landlords' machine she finally decided to not pay until it got fixed. Now the landlord is posting eviction notices on her door, threats, etc. She has written letters, left messages and tried to get in contact in person, but no one is ever in the office. She can't really afford a lawyer, what can she do in this situation?

2007-12-15 19:34:03 · 11 answers · asked by Brian M 2

2007-12-15 19:14:32 · 8 answers · asked by Curious66 1

2007-12-15 18:15:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-15 16:42:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My leasing agent took late fees out of my rent and is now trying to evict me for oweing partial rent? is this legal?

2007-12-15 16:25:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, so I own an apartment building in Maine and my issue is that I have a tenant that is also my best friend that recently got with a guy that is now staying with her. He is a registered sex offender, and apparentley a peeping tom too. He has been caught doing it to the same person twice! They called the cops on him last night and there is no peeping tom laws in Maine. The officers said they could go speak to him but it would probably only infuriate him and something bad could happen. Here is my question, what can I do to get him out of the apartment building? His probation says he cant be around kids under the age of 16. I have kids in the apartment building. My current tenants have handed me a petition tonight to have him removed... how do I go about doing it though? and I also dont want to lose the friendship between me and my friend also. I want my tenants to feel safe, as they are all good tenants! please help me!

2007-12-15 15:49:42 · 15 answers · asked by Jen 3

I looked at an apartment that was advertised at $725 in the newspaper (shown by a real estate agent) but when we asked about the rent the agent said that it is $775. There are 3 units available in the building (all the same floor and layout) and the agent said that he thinks the landlord will go as low as $750 for one of the apartments because of the carpet (it has ugly burgundy carpet throughout while the rest have beige).

My question is: are rental prices negotiable? I would really like to move to this building, but the price is not what I was expecting. Would I talk to the agent, or would I need to go straight to the landlord? The agent was surprised when we told him that it was listed at $725 and he said that it must have been for another apartment that was recently rented. I really doubt that that is the case because the description matches perfectly. Any thoughts? Thanks!!

2007-12-15 15:15:15 · 9 answers · asked by NJ 4

My aunts and her children live in these apartments theres a lot. The landlord is the landlord of all the people houses. But she lives in one of the apartments do she have to pay someone or she doesn't have to pay rent? Thanks for helping i hope i make sense!!!

2007-12-15 15:11:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a house paid for free and clear. How much will a lender allow me to take out on a Home Equity Line of Credit? My friend told me only 40% of the value of the home. Is that true?

2007-12-15 14:48:43 · 7 answers · asked by Ted (Canton,OH) 2

what can happen if i paid the mortgage but not the equity loan?
can you explain me more this

2007-12-15 14:35:46 · 14 answers · asked by marina m 1

We have a friend who moved about 2 years ago and is still trying to sell their original house. They have now cut the price to the point where any more price cuts and they will have to bring money to the table at closing. They have had offers, but they are $30K below what is being asked at $230K. They owe about $210K and it will take about $225K to close after paying realtors and closing costs. Without realtors, the house won't get shown, since they no longer live in the area. They pay out about $2,100 in total costs each month on the first house. Any suggestions?

2007-12-15 14:35:16 · 5 answers · asked by Wait a Minute 4

I have a split mortgage, that I did not want but my recently separated wife and her brother did have everything to do with. I thought we were being taken care of but we, got screwed now a year later she left and I am left with holding the problem. Is there any way for me to save the house??? I am in a chapter 7 now in WA state, can I save the house??

2007-12-15 13:59:51 · 4 answers · asked by ocean 1

deed was not reg.with the county although i have paperwork from title co. stating otherwise. buyer was in the morgage bus. his friend at the title company did the paperwork. both buyer and friend no longer work for previous employers. ive been told im out the 70,000 that was owed to me. something fishy has been done at my expense. don't mean to sound ignorant but apparently the shoe fits if anyone can help attorney or not id would be grateful. if need more info my email address is carpediem4lf@yahoo.com

2007-12-15 13:56:47 · 6 answers · asked by tommy 1

would it be considered a breach of contract?

2007-12-15 13:51:55 · 4 answers · asked by Diana 2

I'm buying a condo in Baltimore, and I can't decide between a historic and a brand-new place. Which will resell better in the long run? Both places are comparatively priced (250-300K) and in the same, good location.

2007-12-15 13:28:24 · 3 answers · asked by bennji 1