Real Estate Questions and Answers
Open Question: I just picked up 40 acres on the moon from a friend. How much is it worth?
Its not for me, its for my kids. How long until we develop the moon? 100 years? See my real estate site: http://www.lunarregistry.com/land/ moreOpen Question: How do you investors make money in real estate?
What do they do buy and rent the places out? They buy the building leave it un occupied and sell it after 20 years of appreciation? What is there method and what do they do? moreOpen Question: If you get a Real Estate license in a particular state, does that necessarily mean you have to practice?
What about if you have a BBA in Real Estate? moreOpen Question: How much money is needed to start selling real estate?
I want to start selling but not sure how much i need to start doing something? I want to buy a house fix it up and sell it. moreOpen Question: how much do real estate agents make?
I was wondering how much it would cost to rent an apartment or house through an agent. Specifically, how much does the agent charge? moreOpen Question: real estate agent websites?
i am looking for a new house, but i need some real estate agent websites. please, if you know any, could you please tell and you could possibly win 10 points if your answer is really helpful. moreOpen Question: philippines real estate agents websites?
do you know any philippines real estate agents websites? because i am looking for a new house to live in, in the philippines. moreOpen Question: where can i get real estate software?
software can help me with rentals,vacancies,payments,checks, like inputting date for the tenant's there payments calculating, and more if you get. moreOpen Question: Starting a Real Estate office?
Hi I have been working in a real estate in property management for around 2 years. Now i want to start my own real estate office but im not going to do sales. I want to start just property management office. Is it even possible? And do you get a good income out of it?Thanks moreOpen Question: question of Serious Trespass and damages?
No one is going to believe this. We own 13 acres in a long strip, we live on a bluff and cannot see the end of our property from our house, a private easement runs along that boundary. Incredibly , our neighbor across the private easement, crossed the road , tore down our no trespassing signs and installed a septic system complete with lateral lines and piping to his "shop" across the easement. We confronted him complete with the survey and property maps: he said " Opps" We are dumbfounded, we called several property / real estate attorneys, who agreed that this was outrageous, but wanted 3k for a retainer to bring suit. We do not have 3k for anything. My question is , do any lawyers out there think there is a possibility of punitive damages? This man is a top foreman with a major construction company and knows how to go about determining property lines etc; would he be held to a higher standard as far as due diligence is concerned. We believe he acted purposefully, If we had not discovered this before the grass grew back, we might have never known.I should add another reason why we are so upset,i sthis is our only flat level land (2acres) and we have been seeded and planting in this area with the intent to turn this into our only pasture. To do his dirty work, he bulldozed 1 1/2 acres and took it down to bare clay and piled all the trees in a huge bruish pile, now most of the land is covered with 3 inch rock. so additional question: do you think thsi purposeful destruction of property could be criminal? asin "destruction of property" we estimate it would take about 5k to return it to pasture. The attorneys tell us that above that we will not be able to get attorney fees (that is why they will not take the case on a contingency) I , of course, disagree, because they are viewing this as a property line dispute, when it is far more than that. He also pulled out his own large plat map when we confronted him and said : "Yeah that looks like that is your property" All the local attorneys are conlficted out due to hisbusinessto placid: we are the serviant estate and he the dominant; we own the easement and it is on our taxes, it is for ingress and egress only; besides this property in question is far outisde the esaement and clearly part of our contiguous property. His "shop" is across the easement and probably five hundred feet from the septic. If you have free help free equipment and left over pipe i guess you can place your septic as far away as possible; and there are no code requirments here for septic on large properties in this countylegal terms of serviant and dominant seem counterintutive if applied to lay language; but serviant means that we granted the easement for landlocked property owners; in our state all other property rights, as far as the easement goes remain with the serviant estate; no other person even those that use the easement for ingrees and egress, can NOT park on it, mow it, or otherwise use it, but us.I don't plan on the doctrine of laches applying in this case. We discovered this thursday, and presented him with notice to cease trespass in writing that evening, he threw it on the ground. I suppose . not to be hateful, but he owns 200plus acres including lots of flay land on his property which he could place a septic. I am not in the habit of rewarding anti-social behavior with giving them what they wanted alla long, This house was for sale for two years he could have bought it himself. but he chose to encroach instead of diggin up his own property he does not live there, it is a "shop" party house "man cave" for his contruction crew. moreOpen Question: florida buyer in escrow refused to close the transaction. what can I do?
I have a buyer who is currently in escrow on a short sale. he has said verbally that he was not going to complete the purchase. there is a 14 day extension in place so we are locked for 14 more days. now I have a backup offer that wants to close on the property immediately. the orig buyer has been unresponsive to calls from my agent and the title company. is there a form we can send to the orig buyer giving x number of days to complete or cure the problem? the property is in florida. what happens to the earnest deposit? am I entitled to that? please only those familar with Florida Real Estate should reply moreOpen Question: Real Estate Closing NYC; Property in Jersey City; Any Lawyers?
My friend has a real estate closing in Manhattan this week for a property located in Jersey City. Could anyone refer any New Jersey licensed real estate lawyers? Best Regards moreOpen Question: can I get help in real estate please best anwer 10 points :)?
When you buy a house and the house is worth $120,000 or more. When u pay ur 120,000 all u have left to pay is water and light bills right or is there othe thing you need to know about buying a house?Can I have an exsample on how much you pay? And taxes u pay for ur house? And do u still need to pay for the house every month? And how can I get an house dah I don't have to pay fr it every month ? moreOpen Question: How To Ramprastha The View Book Call@+91 9999937320?
After Great Success of The Atrium, and huge demand of 3 BHK Apartments in Gurgaon, Ramprastha Developers has launched The View- 3BHK 3 Side Open, All Green Facing Apartments!! Kindly Register to get the best location and avoid the disappointment. The View (3 BHK 3 Side Affordable Homes) at Sector 37-D Gurgaon 0 KM from proposed Metro Station on Dwarka Expressway! Book 3 Bedroom Apartment by paying 10% of the basic cost and the rest to be paid in easy instalments !! Prices all inclusive!! No Hidden Charges!! Ramprastha City “The View” apartments are located in Sec 37D in Gurgaon on the main Pataudi Road and are well connected from proposed metro station and Dwarka Expressway. This elegant apartment cluster has spacious 3 Bedroom residences all 3 side open and all green facing apartments attached with a host of other amenities, at affordable and all inclusive price. It brings together the best mix of convenience and comforts of the city with plenty of open space, greenery and water bodies making it the oasis you can quickly come home to, after a hard day’s work! Project Options: Type Area Total Cost (All inclusive) Booking Amount 1. 3BHK 1485 sq.ft. (Approx.) Rs.38,00,000/- 10% Features: All 3 side open and all green facing apartments attached with a host of other amenities Experienced Indian and International architects Designed to get maximum ventilation and natural light Earthquake resistant RCC framed construction Sufficient car parking facility per apartment Extensive landscaping and landscaped court 100 % Power Backup and Water Supply Schools, hospitals, shopping malls, Multiplex, Golf Club (Golf Swing Training), Swimming Pool, Gym, kids play area, sports facility. Club, community drawing room, jogging and walking tracks, Post office and temples Why The View in Ramprastha City? The View in Ramprastha City is licensed, which makes it a safe investment which is legally viable. Unlike some of the other high risk projects being offered as “Pre Launch”. The pricing has been kept in such a way that the investor makes sufficient returns on the project and an end-user finds an affordable housing in his budget. The developer has a strong financial track record and running projects as well. As a location, the project is very strategically located amongst the major future development of Gurgaon. Proximity to the RIL SEZ and DLF Commercial Sector 88 will be one of the key drivers of price for Ramprastha City . Ramprastha City Gurgaon is 0 KM from proposed Metro Station on Dwarka Super-Expressway and well connected from ISBT Depot and major others projects. Designed in such a manner that every apartment faces green area. For further information about Booking process write to sales.vcorp@gmail.com or you may call on +91 9999937320 V Corp. S.Karan Certified By: National Real Estate Development Council & Hudco, Member: Association Of Certified Realtors Of India 79/12, U-Block, DLF Phase-3, Gurgaon Haryana 122001 India moreOpen Question: Where to buy house & lot in the philippines?
I want to buy a house and lot in an installment / monthly basis but i want to deal with real estate companies here in dubai and finance thru pagibig housing loan. moreOpen Question: Are realtors in FL allowed to act as the listing agent for their personal property?
I saw a property the other day, and after a little more research I realized that the listing agent and person who showed me the property (which works for a major real estate agency) was actually the owner of the property. The realtor has this particular property listed on the MLS system under their name and the sign outside the house has their name listed as well. Is this allowed? moreOpen Question: Is there money to be made from buying and renting condos/real estate?
Ok say I buy a condo and I am paying 1500 every month for it. But I rent it out for 1800 each month. Is there money to be made in real estate marketing? moreOpen Question: Does Whole Foods Markets own their real estate property for their stores, or do they lease?
moreResolved Question: What is the real reason for California's financial problems?
I came across this article here on Yahoo. The real problem is that after Californians approved this, they kept putting the Far Left Loons in charge of the government and those Far Left Loons kept increasing spending which worked ok during the boom years but when the boom ended and revenues started to drop they refused to cut spending. With California a day away from issuing IOUs instead of paying its bills, Gov. Schwarzenegger and the legislature remain at odds over how to close a now $26.3 billion deficit. Schwarzenegger on Thursday ordered a third unpaid furlough day for 235,000 state employees. With its $1.7 trillion economy sputtering and 11.5% unemployment surging, California's difficulty in balancing its budget could affect the national recovery. But the Golden State's budget problems are hardly new. The seeds of them were planted more than 30 years ago. They begin with the 1978 property tax revolt and the victory of Proposition 13. As California experienced a dramatic escalation in home values, property tax assessments skyrocketed. Especially vulnerable were seniors on fixed incomes. When then Gov. Jerry Brown and the legislature dithered, conservative activists led by Howard Jarvis put a seductively simple sounding proposition on the ballot. Under Proposition 13, the annual real estate tax on a parcel of property would be limited to 1% of its assessed value and this assessed value would only increase by a maximum of 2% per year, until a change in ownership. Voters responded and Proposition 13 scored a dramatic victory with 65% of the vote. Property tax rates dropped an average of 57%. While homeowners celebrated, city, county and school district officials sat in stunned disbelief. There were predictions of drastic cuts to education and social services. But the ax did not fall as Sacramento, flush with a multibillion-dollar surplus, bailed out local governments and the schools. But the state rescue was accompanied by a loss of local control. As a result of Proposition 13, school districts, county governments and cities were forced to compete with state priorities for a slice of the state budget. "In the first years after Proposition 13 passed, the state was able to get by because it had a surplus," says David Menefee-Libey, a political scientist at Pomona College. "But because the state is now responsible for funding local government and school districts the demands on state resources became too great. The second strategy followed by [Governors Gray] Davis and [Arnold] Schwarzenegger has been to finesse the fiscal crisis by using budget gimmicks and by borrowing to bridge the yearly budget shortfall. Now both options are exhausted." Proposition 13 has proved to be a two-sided sword. "One side was to protect the people from the government suddenly and wildly raising property taxes," says Bob Hertzberg, a former Assembly Speaker and co- chair of California Forward, a bipartisan reform group. "That was done. But we didn't resolve how to pay for the services that people want. So we have created this crazy government structure in Sacramento held together by duct tape and bailing wire. It's not coherent and needs to be changed." Proposition 13 further altered California politics by requiring a two-thirds majority for tax increases either at the state or local level. This requirement along with a constitutional provision requiring a two-thirds majority to pass a budget - the result of a proposition passed in 1933 - means it is far more difficult to raise taxes or pass a budget in California than in other states. For more than 30 years California has been living with a system of minority rule in which 34% of the legislature or a local community can stonewall the majority. Facing this post-Proposition 13 system, California's various interest groups have increasingly used the ballot box to protect themselves - but by so doing have mandated budgetary havoc. For example, pre-Proposition 13, California public schools were among the finest in the nation. After Proposition 13, education spending per pupil dropped to 48th in the nation. The state's educators and parents then rallied behind Proposition 98, which by a complex formula apportions roughly 40% of the state budget to K-14 education. In the past three decades, other special interests have authored - and voters have passed - numerous ballot measures dictating that millions in state funds go to various pet causes. Many of these measures, including a preschool initiative sponsored by Schwarzenegger in 2002, mandate a program but fail to provide a source of funding. Each proposal alone might have merit, but collectively these ballot measures have locked most of California's budget in place. "Gradually, the voters' piecemeal decisions have bound the legislature in a straightjacket," says Thad Kousser, a professor of political science at UC San Diego. Similar to the Red vs. Blue state clash in the nation as a whole, th moreResolved Question: Is it appropriate to give my real estate agent a gift, and if so, what type of gift?
I have an especially friendly and extra helpful real estate agent who makes herself available at all times, and has helped me with every step of the house hunting/closing process so far. She even helped me realize my rights to a Good Faith Estimate when my shady lender denied me one. My shady lender also tried to force me to buy a home in the high range, but my real estate agent actually recommended and showed me a home below what we qualified for that is beautiful. We will be closing soon, but I was wondering, is it appropriate to give her a gift after all is said and done? I told my husband that maybe we should get her a Bath and Body Works gift set, but he said that would be too 'personal' and even offensive in a way. What do you think? What do you recommend? moreOpen Question: How can I REALLY find great deals on Real Estate?
I am looking for great real estate deals in the Metro Washington, DC area. There seem to be SO MANY people who are scammers or just full of BS or something -- I am looking for REAL deals on houses to buy, fix and sell. Do you know how I can really find these? I am going to work on this, like, 80 hours a week -- no joke!! All help appreciated. moreOpen Question: Bush encouraged personal borrowing and people went broke. Obama is encouraging government borrowing. Result?
In response to the 2001 recession and terrorist attacks, Bush helped promote the real estate bubble that exploded in 2008. Obama is doing the same thing now by bailing out everyone with government money. So who will rescue our government when they go broke and what will be the consequences? moreOpen Question: question for any actuary out there?
since actuaries are masters of risk and uncertainty, do they also tend to be very good at investing in stocks, bonds, real estate, etc, ie. outperform market averages? moreOpen Question: Any realestates agents...can you please tell me a story?
of your start in real estate, how much your first take home profit was and anything i should know about it? moreOpen Question: Any advice on how to pass a test?
I've been afraid of tests my entire life, I plan to take a few real estate classes in order to become an agent this is one of the only things I want to do in life and I am scared of the exam I have to take. When I take tests even if I know all the information when the day comes I draw a blank, this cannot happen when I take this test which should be a few months from now. Does anyone have any advice to give me to help me pass? Or to calm me down so I am not so afraid, tips on how to study maybe? I cannot fail this test, this is my career on the line. moreOpen Question: Renting without a lease agreement and landlord is heading for foreclosure. How can I get my deposit back?
My lease agreement ran out a year ago. After the twelfth month, I continued to pay my rent as per the guidance of the real estate agent that found this house for me. As I have been hoping to purchase a home in the near future, I didn't mind having a month-to-month agreement, but I am still probably 9 months out. I have just began receiving letters stating "It's not too late to save your home" as well as attorney letters from the home owners association. I provided the landlord with first month plus one month security deposit when I moved in back in July of 2007. Is there anything I can do in an attempt to get my security deposit back? Do I have any recourse? Does anyone have a website that can assist me with this situation? Any advice is welcome. Thank you in advance for your help. Sarasota, Florida Renter moreOpen Question: Career change issues especially in Oklahoma?
I have applied at so many different jobs and not a single phone call. Maybe it's because 4th of july is this week but i am shocked at how hard it is to find a job. Then to make matters worse, I only have experience in medical insurance claims and each of my previous employers HAVE WENT OUT OF BUSINESS! I'm definitely making a career change and interested in real estate (i will be in school for this in september) but trying to work at a leasing office until then with no luck. Also, i've looked into just going to school to gain extra skills (ie bookkeeping, small business training classes-i start this in 2 weeks). I'm just wondering if other people have had the same problem when they tried to change careers. Sorry i had to vent a little. Just a bit frustrated but i won't let this get me down. moreOpen Question: When calculation FFO in real estate, how do you calculate amortization? Is it the actual principle paid?
FFO = Earnings + Depreciation + Amortization - Sales.... What is the amortization? Is it the amount of actual principle paid on the loan in that year?principal... oops! moreOpen Question: Which state's law govern who gets what when you die with no will?
A person dies in state A - without a will. He owns real estate in state B. He has lived over 20 years in state A. moreOpen Question: Need a catchy slogan for real estate card.?
My name is Rosario, if it helps. need at least 2 sentences thanks moreResolved Question: What a good slogan to get people attention?
in real estate. moreResolved Question: What can my grandmother do legally?
My grandmother has been living in her 2 two bedroom 2 bathroom condo for the past 20 years. She has been living on her own for 6 years since my grandfather died 6 years ago. Anyway, for the past month and a half her condo has gone in disarray. First, there is water coming from the ceiling in the kitchen to point of where it can fill up a large bucket and the ceiling and walls are buckling up. Her electricity does not work. My grandmother has contacted the management and they keep giving her the run around stating they have to contact the board. She has contacted several real estate lawyers and they can not help her. She was waiting for the department because it maybe a problem with the buildings water pipes. Her unit is the only unit that is experiencing this problem. What options does she have? She's 80 years old by the way. They lawyers she contacted said that they couldn't help her.She called the fire and police department. Building inspectors has came by. There is mold on her ceiling and walls. She does have homeowners insurance. She's trying to find a pro bono laywer now.She does own the unit moreOpen Question: My broker is not paying my last commission?
My real estate broker put a stop payment on the last commission check after he found out that I have resigned. What can I do to recover my money. moreOpen Question: Is there more than one Stick RPG game?
I always remembered that game having real estate. But my brother was playing it and it wasn't there. Was there something I did without knowing to unlock that or am i just remembering things that aren't true. (What I remember is you could get smart enough and hot wire a car and you could buy a bigger house and buy things to go into your house/mansion) moreResolved Question: What are the best bargain investments right now?
I like the DIA (ETF for the Dow Jones), I like UNG (ETF for Natural Gas), I like real estate in Detroit because prices are very low and foreclosures abound. Regarding Education I like degrees in medical billing because they take only 1 year to get and they are in demand. I like to invest in small businesses like gas stores and one dollar stores because everybody uses them. I don't like single stocks because of lack of diversification. I don't like forex market because I am not a trader. I don't like options because they are too risky and complex. I don't like silver and gold because the price is too high. Do you know better investments? moreOpen Question: A damaged Car Whose Fault!?
Im 16 and yesterday i was cycling down my friends estate he(my friend) was in his neighbours car in the passenger seat okay.? and his neighbour was in the driver seat.... i took off anyway cyclin my friend said to his neighbour pull out n block him! he drove out and i braked instantly and skidded i hit the car at the wing scratching it(500euro worth) i couldnt avoid it if i went straight on he could of kept driving and hit me from the side so i turned in and he stopped the car and i hit it! im sorry for any mis-spelled words but im real nervous.. moreOpen Question: Playing the victim, racism still strong in the US?
If a black cop attacks a black cop, it's not racism. If a white cop attacks a black cop, it must be racism? Al sharpton is on it the second he hears a white cop attacked a black cop, no matter for what, Sharpton always assumes it must only be for racism. MJ case, the rape case. No black person would ever say MJ raped those kids because black people support one another no matter what. If a white Brad Pitt raped a kid, blacks would be saying "he did it, i know he did it". if a black person walks into a white neighborhood, the women stronly hold on to their purses and keep their eye on the black man. if a white man walks into a black neigbhorhood, those blacks stare at him as if they want to attack him, maybe scream something like "you in the wrong hood, whitey". This is how it is in NY at least. I'm sure it's like this anywhere else. Even in Real estate, if a black man lives in your neigbhorhood, the white man doesn't want to buy a house there because the black man is the reason why the neighborhood is going down in value. People don't want to say it but racism is still strong in US, we don't hang one another or there's no KKK type actions but we still think the same without doing anything about it. I live in a rich white neighbhorhood. There's one black living here and he's brilliant but people look at him like he's a criminal. I used to live in black neighborhood too a long time ago and i was never accepted, i was always just the "white boy". Will this trend continue for generations in the future, will racism one way or another ever end? moreOpen Question: Should we buy another home?
My husband and I own a house that's paid off in full (no mortgage at all), and we have an account with a considerable amount of money sitting in it, not doing much of anything except building up interest. So we're thinking of investing some of that money into paying for another house in full, that way we could possible rent out the property to a tenant and make some extra income, bypassing the mortgage phase. However, considering that he and I are not exactly experts in real estate, we're not sure if this is the wisest move, or if it would be as profitable as we might think. moreResolved Question: Could my grandmother sue?
My grandmother has been living in her 2 two bedroom 2 bathroom condo for the past 20 years. She has been living on her own for 6 years since my grandfather died 6 years ago. Anyway, for the past month and a half her condo has gone in disarray. First, there is water coming from the ceiling in the kitchen to point of where it can fill up a large bucket and the ceiling and walls are buckling up. Her electricity does not work. My grandmother has contacted the management and they keep giving her the run around stating they have to contact the board. She has contacted several real estate lawyers and they can not help her. She was waiting for the department because it maybe a problem with the buildings water pipes. Her unit is the only unit that is experiencing this problem. What options does she have? She's 80 years old by the way.They lawyers she contacted said that they couldn't help her. moreOpen Question: How do you get an internship?
And what exactly do you do while being an intern? I'll be a high school senior next year and I was wondering if it's possible to be an intern while still in high school. I'm interested in Real Estate or Architecture. I know nothing about internships so if anyone wants to explain that would be awesome. Thanks (: moreOpen Question: How Can I get into Real estate?
Hello World. Im 17 Years Old, Approaching My Senior Year In High School And I've Decided That 1 Of The Things I Want To Do In Life Is Get Into Real Estate. ld like to run my own apartment complexes and be a real estate agent and sell homes... Is there anyone who has any advice on how to go about this? moreOpen Question: How Can I Be A Successful Businessman?
Hello World. Im 17 Years Old, Approaching My Senior Year In High School And I've Decided That 1 Of The Things I Want To Do In Life Is Get Into The Business Field...I Want To Invest In And Own My Own Businesses Such As: Amusement Parks, McDonalds, Funeral Homes; And I also would like to run my own apartment complex and be a real estate agent and sell homes... Is there anyone who has any advice on how to go about this? moreOpen Question: What is the difference amongst real estate broker, salesperson, agent, and loan officer?
Also, is there a guide that list the different career option in real estate? moreOpen Question: How do I find, buy, and fix up houses for profit?
I am interested ind doing this. Whether right now is a good time or not, i am not sure. I am in college right now, and my BA is in the Liberal Arts. Should I pursue getting a Real Estate License? Assistance greatly appreciated! Thanks! moreOpen Question: On property taxes when will...?
On Property taxes it says - Real Estate Values Represent 2009 Preliminary Values. When will they represent 2009 Actual Values??? moreOpen Question: what type of license is required by real estate agents for me to do trash outs&repairs on reo properties?
moreOpen Question: what type of license is required by real estate agents to do trash outs&repairs on reo properties?
moreOpen Question: Help with New York State Tax Lien Laws!?
Anyone have a link to a webpage or place I can find out more about tax lien laws, and Real Estate Laws, for New York (NOT NYC, Yonkers, etc) preferably regarding MONROE COUNTY, NY moreOpen Question: Real Estate capital growth / Toronto market?
in the Toronto Canada real estate market, if my home was purchased at 290k in 2003, I invested 90k in improvements, and sold at 490k, did my rate of return equal the market, or did I sell below market?...i.e. what was the average price appreciation in the Toronto market for 6 years, anyone know? moreOpen Question: real estate and over due rent situation?
i'm being evicted because i'm 7 weeks behind in rent, can i make an agreement with the agent to pay off the debt over time and avoid going to court?i mean after i leave.... moreReal Estate News
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