Archive for December, 2009

How can I finance a home without an appraisal?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

I recently was the high bidder at a sheriff sale in Stark County Ohio. The owner will not allow anyone on the property for survey or appraisal. All that is available is the 3 court appraisals that were done but they are outside only. I tried conatacting the foreclosing bank ...

How does the price a home sells at affect the property tax amount?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

I am looking at purchasing a home that is listed for $127,200. The tax base for the property taxes is $86,900. Will the property taxes go up once I purchase the property for $127,200? In most states, yes. Property taxes are based on value and the sales price ...

How do I search for all the new home construction in and around San Francisco bay area on the internet?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Is there a website which can show all the new construction going on in the bay area. Something like mlslistings for existing home for which you know that any existing home listed has to be there on mlslistings so you are not missing on anything. I have searched on yahoo ...

How can I find Title information about my home?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Government information about my home property, previous sales, etc Depends on the state you live in. County property records usually has that information. Also the Assessors or Treasurers office will have information on prior sales (kept for tax purposes). You can check online most counties have a website. ...

What are some of the pitfalls to buying a rental property after just having purchased my first primary home?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

I just recently purchased my first home, a townhouse. I borrowed $12k from my 401k to help pay for the closing costs. My concern is this: what are some of the common problems with buying a rental property, once my 401k is paid back? My goal is ...

can a non-US citizen legally rent their property in the US as a vacation home?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Yes, there are no laws in the united states which prevent non-citizens from purchasing real estate. After you have purchased property you may utilize it as you please(within the confines of the law). It is a common practice for many people from the Caribbean, to purchase property in Florida and ...

Why do adult children of deceased parents turn the home into rental property instead of just selling the home?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Funny that it takes a moron like me to bring up stuff like the emotions and memories involved. Perhaps selling and making a clean break from death and the past is easier if not financially wiser?

how does a casino effect home values?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

will a new casino drive my property value up or down? The proposed casino is within a mile of my home. Anything that increases traffic flow through a residential area will negatively affect values. If it doesn't affect traffic flow on your street, it might have a slight positive impact. ...

Property taxes since our homes have lost value,should’nt a reassesment be in order?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Now that everyones home has become worthless according to the government why should'nt we have them reassed? It doest make sence paying the old realastate price if our homes are'nt woth as much so is'nt a reassesment in order? Why give this money away to our local tax collector if our property ...

San Fernando Home for Sale

Friday, December 25th, 2009

For more information about this property, click here http://www.firstteam.com/propertydetail.aspx?ilookup_no=3285718&guid=0077B732-CA14-4A3B-B9FC-D0121AA7B570&campaign=CIRCLEPIX P714537 SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION OF CURRENT ESCROW. Looking for CASH buyer to close IMMEDIATELY! Property appraised at value! PROBATE SALE - NO COURT REQUIRED! SOLD 'AS-IS' with no repairs or termite. HUGE 11,142 sf lot with spacious 1,652 sq. ft. home. Property ...