My question today is actually about my personal home which was built in 1973.We have a finished basement we plan to update. Currently, the floor has two layers of those sticky tiles. Some (of both layers) are coming l...
I hate surprises.I have always been told, get to 80% loan to value and you can remove your PMI. I'm there.I call my mortgage servicer and say I'd like to remove my PMI and they say nope! Got to be at 75% LTV! What!? I...
With the way the real estate market has been going is there still a way to get a home with no money down?? I just moved to Northern Virginia area and realize I will need to choose a different location or seek Foreclos...
I am wondering how much this renovation would cost me ballpark.- 2000 sq ft townhouse in Marina Del Rey (upscale CA beach neighborhood)- Good condition, but cosmetically everything is older- Need to upgrade a powder a...
I currently have a duplex under contract in Northern NJ that has an oil tank underground in the front yard. Per my attorney, this should be a deal breaker if the seller isn't willing to remove. Since oil tanks and old...
I have a rental where we have tenants who have paid on time for the last year. We use a rent system that is due on the first and late on the 5th method. We have student tenants who choose internally to split payment. ...
Hello- Anyone with experience in this town? looking for recommendations on real estate, contractors and property managers. thanks
I am planning to do some projects on a house hack that I have been in for about a year. This is a SFH with a detached garage apartment. I am looking to replace all the windows, siding and possibly add a wrap around po...
Does anyone know of a good answering service that can collect general info. from a script? I have been noticing that people don't like leaving messages. I have a lot of calls but now no messages. :roll:
Feb 20, 2009: Two questions one in, one out:
Security door: the men who installed my security bars yesterday (Thurs) also removed, painted, and reinstalled the (Home Depot) security doors. I say HD because they are r...