Archive for October, 2009

Is There Any Way To Sell My Condo While Unemployed And Buy A Mobile Home On A Private Lot With The Equity?

My neighbor is a PIA…he is complaining about my cats and I have lived here way longer than he has…

Living With A Parent In A 55+ Community?

I’m in a strange situation! The boyfriend and I are moving to a new city and will be living with his mom who already lives in that area. We plan on staying no more than a year. The point of this is so that I can establish myself in a job (I work in the [...]

Do You Usually Own The Land If You Buy A Condo?

If you buy an attached condo, do you usually own the land? It isn’t a place where there are two to three levels of condos stacked, but each condo is 3 stories and share a wall with the neighboring condo. In these situations, specifically orange county, do you usually own the land or just the [...]

What Is A Reasonable Fee For Real Estate Agents To Charge For Selling A Home?

What is a reasonable fee for Real Estate agents to charge for selling a home? I’m located in California.

Agent Gets Commission When Buying House For Himself?

I am trying to buy a house, but I am also a new real estate agent. Do I get the comission when I buy my own house. I dont remember this from training. Thank you.

What Business Type Should I Start My Real Estate Investment Company As?

I need some good advice on whether I should start my California-based real estate investment company as a sole proprietorship, a partnership of some sort, or some kind of a corporation. The general purpose of this company is to purchase and rent out residential and commercial real estate. Any help would be greatly [...]

Has Anyone Out There Used Compucram To Successfully Pass The Florida Real Estate State Exam?

No, I took the cram course by Bert Rodgers school. Passed, it’s been 18 years!

Should My Friend Buy This Mobile Home?

My friend was living in a 3 bedroom room 1 bath due to losing their house during hurricane Ike. The mobile is a 2006 model mobile home and is 64×14 FEMA mobile home. FEMA is asking $3050 for it. Do you think there is a risk of formaldayde in the 2006 model? [...]

What Do Home Equity Loaners Usually Look At When Buying A House?

I am in the process of buying a house and Im wondering if I am already approved to buy a house what steps do I need to take in order for this deal to take effect?
For one my credit is in good standing. I have a decent equity coming in, but I am nervous because [...]

If We Hire A Real Estate Agent, Can They Work With Us On Foreclosed Properties?

Can most real estate agents help their clients with foreclosed properties, or do they usually just stick to listings with home owners? We’re looking into buying, but are on a limited budget, and want to look more closely into foreclosures. Thanks.