 How do I stop someone from building rental slums next door? |
| We live just outside a small town in missouri. We had an empty lot next door and this slum-lord jerk bought it and is putting up 3 tiny rental houses on a regular sized lot. One of them is about 1 ... |
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 Who should I talk to first about getting my money back? |
| My wife met a guy at a realestate seminar. At one of their "hook up with other investors" sessions she met a guy who seemded credible. He is from Utah -Bob Noxon-case you can look him up- ... |
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 When is our first mortgage payment due? |
| We are moving in around february 7. Are we going to pay the month of march or april.... |
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 We moved out of our apt and got a $900 bill for carpet replacement!!? |
| In the bill it said carpet replaced due to pet odors. Well we have 1 freakin cat, not a kennel! And the carpets did not smell at all. And if they did, why would you not get them professionally ... |
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 Is it legal for a landlord to evict you if he recived your payment but lost it and is now kicking U out w/3day |
| My friend needs help. She sent in her payment,they recived it and lost it before cashing it. Now he is evicting them and only giving them 3 days to do so. Is there anything she can do? Or anyone she ... |
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 Best place to live in the USA? |
i am looking for a place in the America that has good weather. Something Sunny and wham like 65 and 80 most of the year.
with low tax's and good jobs and homes in the pries rang $75,000-$130... |
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 What do I have to know and have when buying a used home with zero down? |
| My husband and I are looking forward buying our first house. We are teachers and know that there is a program offered by some banks for first time buyers and/or teachers. Do we need a realtor that ... |
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 Am I financially liable for a rental laptop that was stolen? |
| I have leased (rent to own) a laptop from Aarons rent to own and it was stolen yesterday.Before I go and talk to the people at Aarons Id like to know where I stand and if I will still be responsible ... |
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 How can i find out the owner of a house? |
| is there a web site that i can get the name of the owner of an address that i ... |
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 Who is the best mortgage refinance company? |
| We are looking to combine our first and second mortgage on our home. current first approx. $80,000 current second approx $60,000 house value @ $165,000 would also like to have a little cusion in the ... |
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 Illegal Rent raise question? |
| I got a notice today saying my lease expired 09/30/08.If I would like to renew I need to respond by 11/12/08 to avoid a $100.00 balance.The following rent prices showed a $15.00 increase.Is this ... |
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 South Florida Home Loan. First time buyer? |
I live in west palm beach florida, im 23 years old, i have good credit, and im looking to buy my first home. What banks would make a good fit for me? im looking to finance about 150k
Additional ... |
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 Help...my dad is selling the house in NYC. Now I have to move out and look for a place.? |
| I have about $100,000 in savings. Where do you think I can move to where I can buy cheaply and see real estate go up in a few years? Also, when someone buys a house, legally, how much time can ... |
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 How have lending institutions become such a corrupt and greedy business in recent years? |
| For the most part, they do not do business ethically, nor on any terms which aren't designed to screw the consumer. This is one big reason the housing market is upside down these days. Should ... |
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 As a seller, can I offer 3% back to buyer for "closing costs"? |
| My house is competetively priced, it has new floors, new paint, new landscaping, it's staged, etc., it's just a slow market and it's sitting--few people are looking and those that have,... |
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 Can my landlord bring me to court even if I haven't been issued any notices for back rent? |
| Ok, let me explain. Last month the bank, (honestly, it was the bank, they took back the fees), basically messed up my account. I had rent to pay and an electric bill, put in a check to cover both, ... |
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 I want to know if a tenant can be evicted without notice.? |
| I am only 10 days late and the landlord has said that she is going to the marshal to evict.... |
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 Can any one explain what a interest only loan works? |
| want to buy a home for 550,000 what type of credit score do you ... |
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Carbonbased Lifeform | What advice can you give for someone buying a home for the first time? |
I just came out of college and got a job. I am looking for a house to buy. What advice can you give for selecting a house to get the best deal? |
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Jack Kerouac
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buy a fixzer upper..in a good enighborhood....that is at least 20% undervalued....and doesnt cost much to repair...cosmetic things like paint...or floors..or carpeting..etc. learn to do a lot yourself. after 2 years of fixing (and you get to sell tax free up to 250K of profit if unmarried) and so on if the market hasnt taken a huge dump....you should make a few dollars...sell it and take the $..buy another fixer...etc..etc.. |
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Just me
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Check interest rates. Have home checked out electricity, pluming, how old is central air unit, termites, the works. |
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nanaofthree
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I agree with Jackson, but also remember you don't have to hire the home inspector that the real estate agent recommend. They all work together (its for the money).Clean up your credit report if you have anything negative in it and make sure your attorney specialize in real estate closing. |
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amlique
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Establish a client relationship with a real estate agent. It's what they are there for. Make sure they are representing you. |
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littlebit
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Do not be in a hurry to buy a house. Do not go for the asking price. Go on a rainy day or right after the rain to check for cracks. Watch how the trees are positioned of the house because roots can cause alot of damage to the drain. Pay attention for cracks in the foundation especially in the basement. Just a few ideas to think about.
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Mr. October
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Inspect the neighborhood at different times of day. For safety reasons, etc.
Time the drive/travel from there to your job.
Hire an attorney BEFORE you sign a contract.
Get a home inspection by a reputable home inspector.
Inspect the title thoroughly for liens, covenants restrictions, etc.
Talk to the neighbors about the neighborhood. One of them is bound to tell you if there's a bd neighbor.
Get an agent who will work aggressively for you. Don't lock them in for more than 3-6 months of representing you.
If you offer on a house, it will help your bargaining immensely if you tell yourself I can walk away after a certain point. If you don't, you WILL almost always overpay. Of course, $ may be no object for you, but if it is, remember - there are always other houses. |
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Lola
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make sure you consider the interest rate which changes everyday-how much the monthly pmts w/ ins,and esp taxes included-so you can afford it-go get pre-approved at a bank to see how much you can affors first than you know what to look for-stay away from old houses esp b/c of foundation reasons |
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Josefina R
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i agree w/ the pple above. BUT, also, I would keep renting an apartment and, when I've gotten enough money, buy a house in cash. Hey, why not? If you want, buy a rental property if you can get a good deal on your house. |
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