Archive for January, 2010

What is the process to dispute my property tax assesment?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

I think Pinellas county (i live in St Petersburg fla.) has given me an unfair, ludricrous, and higher than market value appraisal on my home, which in turn has led me to pay a higher property tax bill than i think i should. Do i have any ...

How is property tax appraised in California? Does it depend on the home purchase price?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

I am considering an option between a lower home purchase price versus a "cash-back" from the selling agent. This is for a home in San Francisco, CA. Since this seems to be triggering some warnings, just want to clarify that the seller's agent has offered to reduce the home purchase price ...

How to I obtain public records on a bankrupt property near my home?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Every time I try a search, I am lead to a "membership" based site. I thought public records are obtainable for free? Property is never bankrupt, it's a person who is. If you want public records for free, go to the records hall for that county and do the research ...

What Law controls the sale of property when one partner has left the matimonial home an the price of the house

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

I am having to sell my house because of Divorce, someone told me if the price of the sale is greater than that value of the day that the partner left the matrimonial home, and that they have not contributed to the mortgage payments ect, that they are only entitled ...

I own a 2nd home in Arizona , a rental income property, Are maintenance,repairs and Prop.Mgmt fees a write off

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Can someone suggest a link I can use to determine allowable write offs for a rental income property? You account for rental income and expenses on Schedule E. The instructions for that form will tell you most of what you need to know. Repairs and maintenance, property taxes, mortgage and other ...

How much should I budget for annual maintenance on my vacation home?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

I am a writer in Chicago working on a how-to guide for vacation home buyers, and am looking for a ballpark figure on how much a homeowner should spend on maintenance if they do not plan to occupy the property year-round. I will answer all questions. Thank you. New property 1% ...

Does Sec 8 Landlord have access to rental property to fix window when tenant isn’t home?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

I have called tenant 2 times and left messge that i was coming to fix broken window in attic that they reported to me. I mailed a letter 3 days in advance (reg mail- not certified) giving them the day and time i was coming with window repairman. Since ...

How do I find the property value of a home I am renting to make an offer to buy?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

The most reliable way is to get an independent apraiser to apraise the property and give you it's value! It usually costs $300.00 to $500.00!

My Next door neighbor wants to put a door on the side of their home, will this affect my property value?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

We have and HOA in our Neighborhod and our homes are very close to each other and they want to run a business out of the side of their home. If zoned for residental I dont think they can run a business out of the side of their home for drug trafficking?

How can I revolve featured property in my holiday homes website?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

I have just set up this website for renting holiday homes in Italy: www.italycheap.co.uk How can I make sure that every landlord paying the fee for featuring his property has the property displayed on the home page (as I have only 6 places available...) at the same time? Hi, I have looked at your ...