Housing Knowledge Base
Housing....? How long do you think it will take to be housed once being put on housing list? My reasons for asking to be moved: ~overcrowding ~to be closer to family as they transport my daughter to hospital when she needs treatment (i already have a place on X borough but want to move to Y borough, have son and daughter (both young), in a 2 bed flat)
housing??? does anyone know if there is any other cheap housing options in hampshire? privately renting is expensive and you have to be unemployed to get a council house it seems. the council housing in my area goes on a points system and if you are employed you dont get many points. there are also few houses available this way. we have looked into moving to a new area but unless we move 50+ miles further north, prices are no different. we also want to move to a nice area thats safe for our daughter to grow up in.
How is the housing market an indicator of how the economy is doing? Somebody once told me that the housing market is an indicator of how the economy is doing. i.e. if the housing market is doing well, so is the economy; and vice versa. I can see this from studying history (the decline of the Florida housing market shortly before the Wall Street Crash of 1929) and looking at recent times (the currently declining housing market in the UK, USA and various countries across the world) but what I would like to know is how and why does this work? How are the economy and housing market related and how would that indicate a current or indeed incoming economic downturn? Thank you in advance for your information.
How can I get free housing grants or inexpensive house contractors? My grandmother's house is more than 50 years old and it is a small old wood house that really needs remodeling. The city wont let her rebuild on the property but she can remodel. Due to a car accident she is in a wheel chair and the house is not handicapped accessible at all. Alot of the wood is rotten and there are cracks and holes. Bascially the whole house needs to be fixed. She doesnt have the money for renovations or to pay high loans. I want to find housing grants for her or either an inexpensive contractor that maybe does payment plans or some sort. Thanks
When will the housing market start to pick up again? I was suppose to move in July 2009 but my parents can't sell the house because the housing market is so low. Ok, I have no idea what Im talking about but I really wanna know, will it pick up by July? I miss my friennds so much I wanna move so bad. If my parents can't sell the house i'll probably go live at my friend's house or something.
Why did housing prices keep rising during the housing boom? I understand that it should be the law of supply and demand. "Everyone wanted to buy a house, so housing prices kept rising." But wasn't the reason why everyone wanted to buy a house because housing prices were always going up? That seems like circular reasoning. What made housing prices rise in the first place?
What caused the initial housing bubble burst that caused the sub prime crisis? I know that after the bubble burst housing prices declined and interest rates went up. People with sub prime and adjustable rate mortgages started to default at high rates which caused the crisis. What I don't know is why the bubble burst. Apparently housing prices had been steadily going up since WW2. How did the housing market loose its strength all of a sudden? Anyone know?
How do I remove the original housing to a ducted exhaust fan? I have removed the fan assembly and discovered that the old housing is plastic. The new fan comes complete with metal housing I assume it is up to code, but which I doubt the plastic housing is. My problem is, the old housing is nailed to the stud surrounding the ceiling using a metal bracket in the opening, and I can't get behind it to get it out. Will it hurt anything to just literally tear it out?
How much housing benefit would I receive a month estimate if I moved to Liverpool? I live in brighton and receive about 750 a month housing benefit but I realize that house prices are a lot different. Its a lot more expensive down here, any help would be great, I tried the calculator online but had a little bit of trouble and got a tad confused! My daughters father lives up there so thinking about moving closer, although it would be just me and my daughter. Thanks for your help!
What are your specific plans to stimulate the housing market? I recently moved to South Carolina and am renting a house. I would love to purchase a house, but I can't because the house I left in Illinois isn't selling and has no activity. It seems that the housing market is getting worse, what can we do to fix it? Is it impossible since the media is reporting that the housing market will not rebound until 2020?
How do housing arrangements work for the military? I'm going to be an Army wife in March. I'm not really sure how housing arrangements work whenever we are trying to move. I need as much detail as you can possibly give me. I have a very high lack of knowledge of this housing department. I am in a very need of answers.
How does a military housing allowance work? Does a housing allowance allow you to use the whole thing? For example if I stay in an apartment that cost $1300 and my housing allowance is $1600, can I use the whole $1600. Also is it just a one time thing or is it every month? (Coast Guard)
What is the best housing for a couple going to college in Austin? My girlfriend and I who are graduating high school soon (but we've been in a serious relationship for years now) are planning on moving to Austin together. I'm going to attend UT and she'll attend Austin Community College. I have been to Austin very few times and I'm not used to big cities at all. We don't need much; perhaps efficiency housing or something like that. Does anyone have any useful information on housing in Austin in general, expected price ranges, etc.? Anything's useful.
What is the effect of public housing on the rest of real estate prices? I hear there is a 3 to 7 year wait for people to get into public housing. A friend of mine is in an apartment that qualifies. My question is, what would happen if public housing were to be entirely eliminated so that the government didn't have any control over that anymore? Or what would happen if there were twice the number of public housing units so that the waiting list was cut down to something like 3 to 6 months? I'm just curious as to the economic repercussions, coming from a very non-economic background. Your opinion please?
Can I change the housing on a Blackberry Curve 8520 to a different models housing? I own a Blackberry Curve 8520, I know that Amazon and other sites sell different coloured housings for the curve and I also know how to remove them. But I was wondering if it would be possible to change the Curve's housing to a Bold 9700? Because the phone is initially the same shape isn't it? So changing the faceplating shouldn't be too hard.
What is the best website to find housing in Santa Barbara? 2 other people and I need to find housing in Santa Barbara for 9 months. What is a good website to find housing there. I've tried craigslist and sites from google with no luck. We are looking for a 3 bedroom for under $3000/month. Something in Carpinteria would be acceptable too. We are not able to go down there physically to search for a house because we are currently in northern california. Thanks.
How do I open the housing for the speakers on skullcandy Skullcrushers? Okay, so I need to repair my skullcandy Skullcrushers, but I can't find a way to open the speaker housing. Is there an easy way to do this, like a hidden screw or something? Or am I going to have to pry it open? I've heard of people doing manual repairs, but the short in the wire on my set is inside the left-side speaker housing, and I can't get to it.
How is buying a cooperative housing unit different than normal units? I own a duplex but was thinking about buying a larger place. There are some for sale that are cooperative housing. What does that mean? I know taxes are lower. Do the tenants own the place? If I buy it, do I have to live there? What is different about cooperative housing for a buyer?
How do I take advantage of the housing market? Im the ripe young age of 24 with a decent job. How can I take advantage of the housing market? It seems to me like now is a prime time opportunity to get myself a house even though I don't really need it, just something for investment or the future. What are some resources for locating low priced housing? Where are the bargains in times like these? Foreclosures? Do they list forclosed property? If there are any investors or realty savvy folks out there that can help a young buck get my foot in the door I would appreciate it!
What's the difference between Officer housing and Enlisted? I'm going into the USAF as 2nd Lieutenant(O-1). I am married and have no children. I want to live on base in the housing they have. Would the housing be the same or better than an Enlisted couple's housing? What would the differences be?
where can i find a 2-3bed house in chester uk that will accept housing benefit? I am living in manchester at the moment and am looking to move to chester as i have split with my partner and want a better life for me and my 2 sons, and i am looking to move to chester which is where my family live. I am looking for a preferbly 3bed house or flat maybe accept 2 if size is satisfactory. I am having trouble finding somewhere that will accept housing benefit, can anyone help. thankyou.
How long does housing takes to give you an apartment in NYC? i have a 2yr old daughter and i will attend college soon, i live in Brooklyn i am planning on applying to housing but i want to know if you people know tips or ways to get the apartment fast. all i need is a studio somewhere in Brooklyn and i have very low income of $12,000. please give me tips or personal experience. Thank you so much for your help.
How much does it cost to have someone clean military housing? We are about to move out of military housing. We have always cleaned the house ourselves when we move from housing. This time we are considering having a cleaning crew come in and do it to Navy standards. Does anyone know what they ususally charge for something like this? The Housing Office is very strict on what they want, so it will be an above average cleaning that has to be done.
What type of housing allowance is the service member entitled to? I work in a finance office here and Germany and we have encountered an interesting situation. I will list the details below: Service member is single and has never been married. Service member has full legal and physical custody of a child per a court order. Service member PCSed from the states to Germany and was authorized to move his dependant from his previous duty station to a designated location in New York with the birth mother. Service member sent dependant to the birth mother because there is a deployment occurring within a couple of months. Service member is currently residing in the barracks until the deployment. What type of housing allowance is the service member entitled to? If you have an answer, please state references or links to substantiate your answer. Thanks.
What happens if my loan amount is more than my house is worth today cuz of the housing market? Three years ago, we refinanced our house, got into a 3 year ARM, didn't know anything about refinancing so I did that, thinking that was the best thing to do. It was worth $182,000, the loan was for $139,000. Because of the housing market in Florida, one lender said my house was only worth $125,000 today. How am I to get refinanced now, what happens?
How do I find companies that offer free housing? Well I'm about to graduate in a year, I'm wondering how do I find jobs that offer free housing/apartments for new employees. I want to try to find a job that offers free housing so I can save some money my first two years or so and buy a house. Any suggestions on how I can go about finding such jobs.
What is the point of subsidized housing being against students? Why can't a full-time student enjoy the benefits of subsidized government housing, but a part-time student can? Part-timers can work a full-time job and therefore be able to afford more, while we full-timers work 20 hours a week and try to survive. Why does subsidized housing discriminate against full-time students? Also, if one were to apply to such a place, couldn't one just lie and say they go part-time?
How does the housing market affect the stock market so much? I heard that the housing market being low in sales and with the forclousure market crashing, it is affecting investors so much that they are moving money out of equities (stocks) and investing more in safer investments. Thats why the stock market has been down so much in the past week. How does this happen? I was reading about it, but I didn't really understand. Are investors pulling out their stocks from big lenders? How exactly does it affect the stock market? I need help understanding it in normal terms that make sense. Please advise, thank you!!
What is family housing on college campus? I recently had asked a question and it I mentioned I was pregnant and planning on attending college. ( I am 18.) A lot of people mentioned family housing on campus but I have never heard of it and I am curious to what it is and what I have to do to be able to move into it? Also if it would be cheaper to just get my own place?
What is the demand for housing in the states of Australia? General demand for housing in the different states and territories of of Australia. I am a student who is wondering if I were to start a company that builds houses in American style sub-divisions would there be demand enough from people to buy the houses? Where would be the best place with the most demand for housing? Would the government subsidize me if the houses were made affordable to low income families?
If you receive a housing allowence would you still be able to deduct the mortgage interest from your taxes? I know that, per the IRS, the housing allowance is excluded from the person's gross income which would lead me to believe that a person would not be allowed to take the deduction as well. Specifically, I am thinking of a minister. Where a part of his compensation from a church includes a housing allowence. I agree that if this allowence is not a part of their gross income then they should not be allowed to take the deduction.
What happens after the housing slump is over? Apparently, we've entered a difficult time for home owners, both with existing / new homes not selling for those who want to move and with loan issues causing foreclosures to rise. I'm sure this isn't the first time this has happened. The question is - during previous occurrences of this type, what has happened historically? What's the timeframe and the order of events that we can expect once the recovery begins (housing inventory starts to reduce, foreclosure rates decrease)? Please be specific and provide references. Thank you.
What is the best housing system for syrian hamsters? I was wondering what is the best housing system for syrians? tubes tank huge tank with tubes leading to other lage bins/tanks?(this is what i would get) or other?? and what are the important things you should get before you buy your hamster?
How do I get over housing anxiety and just learn to deal with new life and people? Situations beyond my control have forced me to move out of my parents and start looking for housing. I've had very little and restless sleep for the past 3 nights (can't sleep now btw.) I know that I'm going to need to change EVERYTHING, all of my mail, surroundings, pretty much my entire life. I'm only in my early 20's but I've lived at home for all my life.
How can I pass the authority to sign up a housing title form to another person? My mother and I are going to buy a house here, which means, both her and my name will appear on the housing title. But she is going to China very soon which means she can't be here when signing the housing title form, so she wants to fill in a letter of authority to authorized me the power to sign up the title. Will that be ok? Thank you. Looking forward to ur early reply. Urgent.
How to apply for public housing in Ohio? More specifically I live in Toledo, OH. I was planning to move into an apartment this upcoming month but I have now discovered that I am pregnant and with this new expense I know I will not be able to afford the rent. Can I apply for public housing/section 8 while being pregnant or do I have to wait until I give birth. Anybody who is on section 8 can you explain to me the process, how fast you got into a place, and if you had any say on the location? Thanks in advance.
How do I control my allergies in University housing? I live in university housing and my allergies are killing me. Web MD suggests vacuuming &steam cleaning &washing linens often &replacing your mattress, etc but being in University controlled housing I don't have access to laundry or steam cleaners the way homeowners do. Meds don't work for me for some reason. Are there any remedies for me?
What are ways to find housing during the summer if you're interning in a city? I am looking at internships in NYC and Chicago, but I live in California. I want to possibly rent an apartment, or some type of housing for two-three months in the summer so I can work at nonprofits in the area... Is this possible? Do youth hostels generally allow you to live there for a couple months? I definitely don't want to rent a hotel for two-three months. Also, how can I fund this? Are there scholarships for this?
How do I apply for housing assistance and what is required? My husband and I are getting a divorce. I have a three year old daughter and I am not going to be able to make it. Section 8 housing has been suggested, but I don't even know where to begin. Money is tight and it is certaintly not the best time to be doing this, but I believe it will be a success with a strategy.
What are the circumstances a person would move from housing benefit on to local housing allowance? If you move into another rented property when you have been on housing benefit for a few years would you automatically move on to LHA or are there circumstances where you won't? Because this person is excellent in dealing with a tight budget and doesn't waste money on drink and cigarettes. Stop been cynical about people when you haven't a clue as to the whys and wherefores of theit situation
How do i move to a housing project in puerto rico? Most of my family lives a housing project in san juan,pr iam planning to move there with them but i wanna get my own place.. does anybody kno where do i have to go to get an apartment in Nemesio R. Canales in hato rey pr? how much it is? n how to deal with the neighbors and telling them that iam a resident too?
Why does the Quensland Government spend Billions on Earth works whilst the housing situation is desperate? The waiting for public housing is absurd!! Where are people to live when rental prices exceed the tenants ability to pay? Our government does not care. There is land around Brisbane marked for Housing commission usage and has been so marked for many years now without any sign of development into public housing. Perhaps they are waiting for a time in the future to sell it to private developers at a (No doubt) huge profit.
How can I find housing for a month in seattle? How can I find housing for a month in seattle? I go on college break in december and I need to find housing near the university of washington campus. How can I find housing for a month long period? Do people rent rooms out for a month?
What is the housing market going to do? What is the best time to buy a home? We are looking to buy a new home (primary residence), but are anxious given the state of the housing market these days. There is a house we are particularly interested in, but it is a new listing and we aren't sure the sellers have felt the full effect of the soft market yet. How long should we wait before we put in an offer? (They have already had a small drop in price after their first week of having listed the place). Thanks
where do I start to get help housing the mildly mentally disabled in LA? I am in California and would like more information on starting my own mildly mentally disabled home. I heard that their are programs that oversee this group of people yet allowing them to live on their own with the assistance from these certain programs. So right now, I just need to know, two things, First, is anyone familiar with housing MMR's and second, the company's that assist them in their independent living.
Is there a housing bubble in the Bay Area that will burst? There has been great speculation that there's a housing bubble in the Bay Area, however what are the real chances of it occurring? What 'sparks' might be most likely to precipitate it? Are there any close parallels? Alternatively is this a myth and house prices are fully justified and will continue to rise?
Why is it so hard to find affordable housing? I want real, serious economic answers. Why is it so hard for many people to find quality housing that they can afford? If it's cheap, it's in a bad area, and if it's safe, the price is too high for lots of people to pay. What caused this, and how can it be fixed?
What bolts need to be removed to get the hvac housing off a 2001 dodge ram 1500? I have removed every visible bolt from under the hood and under the dash. I have removed the bracket in the middle floor board on the airbag computer. I have detached all lines that run into the hvac housing, but the housing will not move! Are there any on the driver's side that need removed? Any bolts anywhere? Any help would be greatly appreciated. The heater core. But, nevermind I found the damn thing hidden behind a plate that mounts the three relays.
What kind of housing is it when the rent is based on income? I don't think it's subsidized housing because they didn't even ask me if I had a family. I am just a single student but they said my income determines my rent. I thought you had to go to the city to get subsidized housing. If anyone has ever heard of that, what percentage of my income will be the rent?
What is considered eligible for Affordable Housing in Atlanta, GA? I am a college student with a low income. My boyfriend and I are in the process of looking for a house or apartment to rent for January. It's been hard finding an apartment because we own a pitbull and because of careless owners we have been rejected from many complexes because of their policy on "vicious animals". We would really like a response on how to apply for affordable housing in order to rent a house in Atlanta, GA. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Where is a good place to find subsidized housing in Illinois? Looking forward to moving but would like to find a place where my living status does not exceed my income. Subsidize housing offers this but it hard to locate communities that offer it. I prefer somewhere in the burbs so any one living in Illinois who has some knowledge of this, please respond.
What is causing the housing market to go down? I know this is stupid but what is causing the housing market to slump over the past months (or even years)? I see it on the news often. I'm not very knowledgeable in finance or the economy. I was planning in the future to buy a condo and is it worth it to buy one? A lot of people always say, "What's the point? Just buy a house."
How does the economy & housing market affect home appraisals? When the housing industry & economy is as poor as it is now, does it have an effect on home appraisals? We remodeled our entire home and were hoping to get back close to what we had invested. However, the appraisal came back much lower than we expected. Is this because of the current housing industry and the economy?
What is the residential housing market like in China and Japan? I am just interested to know some facts with the current residential housing market in Asian countries like China and Japan. How much is an average home worth there? What would be an average home? What sort of interest rate do they have on their loans? So, is it easy to enter the housing market? Cheers, Callum.
How does a business get on a new housing list as a contact? My husband owns an audio/visual installation business and was told you can get on a new housing listing as a contact for new homes. We are in the DFW (Dallas/Ft Worth)/Kaufman area in Texas. Anybody on this kind of list or know how to go about getting on one?
What is the landlord responsible for regarding temporary housing post fire? My apartment was just destroyed by fire and we are paid through the end of April... what is my landlord responsible for reagarding refunding us rent or providing us alternative housing? My apartment was just destroyed by fire and we are paid through the end of April... what is my landlord responsible for reagarding refunding us rent or providing us alternative housing? I do have insurance and they only cover a percentage of the time you are without housing. My roommate and I have a lease starting June 1 and recognize we are responsible for May. I am trying to figure out if our landlord does provide us with alternative housing, then we are not responsible to pay him above and beyond what our normal rent is.
What are the 10 most affordable cities to rent apartments or housing? Affordable, decent rental apartments / housing is becoming more difficult to find. There are so many fees, and hidden fees until it is almost impossible to rent a place these days. It would be really nice to have some feedback on communities and cities left in America with affordable housing.
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