| Property Investment |
| What city in the tristate area NY/NJ/Southern CT. has the cheapest real estate taxes per year? |
I truly believe that the East Fishkill & Hopewell Junction area of Dutchess County NY have really reasonable taxes.
Conn. is notorious for high taxes and the median is around $5300. Property... |
| What can i expect from the real estate market in faytetteville, north carolina in the next twelve months? |
right now the real estate market is lousy-it is a buyers market-house prices are being cut. i do not know what the future will bring but you should take your chances and hope for the best. ... |
| Is it really better to have a mortgage? |
CONGRATULATIONS ON PAYING OFF YOUR MORTGAGE -
Now - kick me ok - I am a Mortgage Broker, but in this case - Don't re-mortgage your home - ok. The reasoning is this.
1. IT is PAID fo... |
| What's the fastest way to clear my bills or lower my mortgage payments? |
The best way to get rid of your debt is to focus on your needs and not wants. Sell everything you don't need and want. Focus on the simplicities and avoid the complexities. Next I would con... |
| City of Chicago - If your condo building has more renters than owners - can you appeal County assessments? |
Since no one has taken a stab at this question I will. I am not familiar with the tax structure of the city of Chicago. I will speak in general terms which may help you in your quest for the corr... |
| Closing day? |
Get a Good Faith Estimate from your lender. When you get the the closing table ask to see the final Good Faith Estimate. If the two do not match up, have them (the lender) fix it. So often to pe... |
| Are condos a good way to break into real estate investing? |
Condos are a good stepping stone, yes. If you're not going to live on the property, however, your loan will be more difficult because lenders prefer owner occupied properties over tenant occu... |
| A relative of mine "Joe" bought a house for a family friend "Susy" about 4 yrs ago..? |
Contact Land titles and ask them for advice or a property Lawyer or a real estate agent the loan for Susy's house could be classified as a gift or a donation for a friend in need! GOD BLESS!
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| How fast a 2 bed condo in Austin Texas would rent out? |
Austin is at 95% occupied right now. Class A properties sit vacant for 30 days max, Class B can sit around 60 days, and Class C up to 120. There are certain hotspots that are ripe for investing; ... |
| What is a good website that shows listings of houses for sale? |
hud.com ... |
| WHat should I look for? |
Find a local realtor who handles investments. If you're looking to buy it to rent it out find a realtor who also does property management, that way maybe you can work a relationship out with a... |
| I want to "flip" a house / rehab / finance question? |
First of all - don't listen to the people telling you it can't be done. Just be sure you KNOW your local market. If the numbers are right, then they are right.
The answer to your que... |
| If a neighbor wants to buy my condo as is no realtor involved....? |
To get a "ballpark" estimate of your value go to zillow.com
and find a title and escow company in your town and tell them just what you asked here, they will be the ones doing the closin... |
| Housing loan question? |
You better watch out for those "adjustments" after 5 years. Get a fixed 30 year. Can't go wrong there. ... |
| If you have a interest only loan, when the interest only part is up, can you refinance for another IO loan? |
yes you can. You will have to pay clsoing costs so make sure it is in your best interest. ... |
| Transfer of House Title to my cousin? |
Do you own the home or does the bank?
Be careful with making transfers without all the facts. ... |
| Does anyone know anything about Palm Coast, FL? |
I wouldn't buy ANY real estate in FL for another year or so...the real estate market is falling fast...if you buy now your property will take quite a hit.....better to buy on the lowside of th... |
| I live in Florida and due to taxes buying a home right know is ridiculous? |
check back with the state in a few weeks/months. They are trying to reduce property taxes dramatically. I live in south Florida and love it! BUT i realize that it is WAY to expensive. My parents ju... |
| I filed bankruptcy 01/21/05 and have a house now. should i keep this house and rent and buy another home? |
Hey, just bringing this old question up for a vote.
If you have not found the answer you are looking for, please, feel free to use one of the following links from my personal collection:
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| Best Homeloans? |
there are many mortgage brokers...but depends on what state you're in ... |
| What should you do if your home price is now less than you paid for it and it is about to make you bankrupt? |
The first thing I would try is to renegotiate the mortgage with the current holder of that mortgage. The next thing would be to try to refinance. I don't think either of this is likely to work... |
| Can you change the status of your current mortgage? |
Yes. But you can not BUY an investment home as a primary. The lender can do what is called an occupancy inspection and if they determine you are NOT living in a primary residence then you will ne... |
| I am wondering if there is a specific area of Michigan that is more appealing based on growth and development? |
You were misinformed. ... |
| How does a short sale work? |
I am presently selling my home on a short sale. A short sale is where the bank accepts an offer which is lower than what you owe them. You have to go thru alot of paperwork, but it worked for me.... |
| Does anyone know of a directory of dependable contractors (for home rehab) in the Dallas area? |
I have used Angie's list before, but have not had much luck.
I found these guys, but they don't have anyone in dallas right now:
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| Real estate investing/home loan question...? |
A lender will let you count 75% of your rental income. If that doesn't cover your total monthly housing expense, that house may be a liability. It's no problem, if you can afford two hou... |
| Looking to advertise in BOston Globe on line how do i do it? |
Check the Boston Globe Media site ... |
| Real estate question - hot water tank - rent or buy?? |
Almost 34 years in the business. I NEVER heard of renting a hot water tank or heater.
I'm not saying it doesn't exist, but I would definitely have it done as soon as I financially coul... |
| Can I qualify for first time home buyer financing if I buy a duplex and live in one and rent out the other? |
It's very popular to answer "yes".
However, the fact is that for the only nationwide first time buyer program in existence, the Mortgage Credit Certificate, it explicitly disallow... |
| Have you heard of a law that makes it illegal for a sister to sell her home to her brother.? |
No such law! Find a new lender -- that underwriter is an idiot! If the underwriter claims that that is the law, they MUST provide proof of that fact. Sales between relatives may warrant a closer... |
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