Title of bank accounts were switched on mortgage disclosure. We were approved with conditions today. Could I be denied a mortgage for this or is this something easy to fix? [more inside]
posted by grablife365 on Dec 8, 2009 - 3 answers

Book recommendations: Recently I have discovered that I really enjoy a certain type of flawed character in television shows. Think Gregory House on House or Dr. Cal Lightman on Lie to Me. Wounded inside with a tough smart exterior that push people away with sarcasm or slight jerkish behaviour. Help me find examples in literature so I can continue my current obsession when I shut the tv off. [more inside]
posted by beautifulcheese on Nov 25, 2009 - 47 answers

So confused! My county thinks we have a condo but we thought we have a single-family home (i.e. a free-standing house on land we own). Then why does my property tax bill show that we've been taxed for the land? [more inside]
posted by ObeyScient on Nov 24, 2009 - 11 answers

How can I implement a temporary fix for a leaking roof? [more inside]
posted by notashroom on Oct 28, 2009 - 12 answers

Finally getting ready to start house shopping and planning soon. I have two questions: is the total monthly mortgage payment really 1% of the costs and how crazy am I for wanting to try for a house in this range? [more inside]
posted by grablife365 on Oct 1, 2009 - 27 answers

How does property line encroachment work when the two properties were owned by the same person? [more inside]
posted by zippy on Sep 28, 2009 - 12 answers

Buying my first house: Who benefits from the over appraisal? [more inside]
posted by will wait 4 tanjents on Sep 6, 2009 - 18 answers

If you don't have a linen closet, where do you keep your towels and sheets? [more inside]
posted by pinky on Aug 30, 2009 - 34 answers

LaptopSetUpFilter: Between my wife and I, we have two laptops that spend unequal amounts of time in different rooms. We can't seem to figure out a system where laptops and cords and everything else get strung around between two rooms. Advice/personal experiences requested. [more inside]
posted by SNWidget on Jul 23, 2009 - 21 answers

Seattle region filter: We are new residents of Seattle, from New Jersey, enjoying our exploration of this wonderful city. We are house-hunting and have narrowed down our choice of neighborhoods. Any opinions or advice? [more inside]
posted by valannc on Jun 30, 2009 - 20 answers

We are house-hunting in the Seattle area. Looking at property with water views. Willing to pay the higher price that comes with a view. But I'm reading some horror stories about how a neighbor will build a tower in front of your view, or neighbors who refuse to trim their tall shrubs. And then your view is obscured and your property value drops. How do I research this? How can I know if the viewshed is protected or not? What sort of monitoring would I need to do over the years? I will ask my realtor to research it, but I'd like to hear from people with experience with this issue.
posted by valannc on Jun 3, 2009 - 7 answers

Who or what owns that crazy awesome house on Alys Beach on 30A in florida? [more inside]
posted by griffey on May 17, 2009 - 3 answers

Why can't you claim the first-time home buyer tax credit if you've purchased the home from a family member? [more inside]
posted by scarykarrey on Apr 30, 2009 - 5 answers

Do I buy a house? [more inside]
posted by CPAGirl on Apr 14, 2009 - 46 answers

I want to improve my house cleaning skills... improve my speed, efficiency, thoroughness, etc. And use the best cleaning products for the task. [more inside]
posted by valannc on Feb 12, 2009 - 23 answers

I'm getting a house I inherited ready to rent out since I don't want to try and sell it in the current market. I've never been a landlord before. The house is in St. Petersburg, Florida in a desirable neighborhood. [more inside]
posted by lordrunningclam on Feb 10, 2009 - 16 answers

How does the U.S. presidential transition at the White House actually occur? Who does what where, when and how? [more inside]
posted by webhund on Jan 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Why do realtor often put their picture on "for sale" sign?
posted by racingjs on Dec 10, 2008 - 20 answers

We found a house we want to buy, how to get the ball rolling? [more inside]
posted by fleacircus on Dec 4, 2008 - 9 answers

Edna-filter: I am trying to find on-line a particular image of Dame Edna Everage. [more inside]
posted by ShameSpiral on Dec 1, 2008 - 2 answers

Can anyone tell me what songs were on the soundtrack of House last night? [more inside]
posted by carmelita on Oct 22, 2008 - 5 answers

Attention Dallasites: venue House of Blues. What is the best seat, and why, box or balcony? [more inside]
posted by busboy789 on Oct 15, 2008 - 1 answer

What can I do about my doorbell? [more inside]
posted by gleuschk on Oct 11, 2008 - 9 answers

Do you know where I can get some inexpensive and attractive lever-style doorhandles? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on Jul 31, 2008 - 12 answers

Is there any meaning associated with stars on the sides of houses? On Virginia's Eastern shore, I saw a bunch of houses with 5-sided stars like this one on their sides. Most were black, but some were more muted colors. Do they mean anything? [more inside]
posted by i love cheese on May 27, 2008 - 11 answers

Does it make any sense to take out a second trust deed on a house you're trying to sell? [more inside]
posted by languagehat on Jun 5, 2006 - 12 answers

What are some advantages and disadvantages of buying a newly built home? [more inside]
posted by ND¢ on Feb 2, 2006 - 19 answers

Do any AskMeFi members know how to operate/own the manual for a Chef'sChoice Model 100 electric knife sharpener? [more inside]
posted by mojohand on Jan 8, 2006 - 5 answers

Having bought a house, I'm now faced with paying a mortgage. You save a few bucks (and the effort of remembering to mail a check each month) if you have the payments deducted automatically from your bank account; is there any reason I shouldn't do this (assuming I keep enough of a balance to cover it)?
posted by languagehat on Jan 2, 2004 - 12 answers