From the monthly archives:

April 2010

Buy a House With Smaller Lot 3 Miles From Work or a Nice Big Lot 15 Miles Away?

April 28, 2010

I need to make up my mind by tomorrow, there is a 1550 square ft HUD house in a good neighborhood with 0 HOA feeS per year. It was built in 1994, 2 story, but the lot is only .6 I guess that’s in acres,
There are several other homes wich are also [...]

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Should I Buy a Single Family Home Rental in CA or Multiple Sfh’s in TX? Value and Initial Investments Being =?

April 27, 2010

I’m considering buying some rental properties. I’m familiar with the California and Texas housing markets. I spend enough time in both areas where I could consider managing the properties myself to save the first month’s rent plus the reocurring 5-10% of monthly rent. I want to put 20% down into each property to avoid PMI. [...]

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I Would Like to Buy an Investment Property in Texas — Which City Offers Best Appreciation Potential and ROI?

April 26, 2010

I am considering brand new single family home in a range of 0K-0K in Dallas, Austin, Houston or San Antonio area.
Also, what is the PITI cash flow break-even point, e.g. 10% down at 7% ARM interest only?

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How Do You Figure Out Your Price Range for Buying a House?

April 25, 2010

My husband and I may move to San Antonio, and if we do, I’d like to buy a house. But I have no idea how to figure out what we can afford so I can start looking. If the two of us working brings home 50-60 thousand dollars a year, what would the [...]

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What Program Can Help Me Find a House for Rent or Own?

April 24, 2010

I’m a single, no kids, 30yr old woman. I’d like to look into renting, rent to own or even buying a home. But I dont make a lot of money. I looked into the San Antonio Housing Authority, but have no clue what I’m looking for. Does anyone know where I can begin looking? SERIOUS [...]

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Am I Better After the Sale of My Home to Buy a Older Home and Put More Down or a Newer Home With Less Down?

April 23, 2010

this would be in san antonio metro area I have about 25,000 I will be able to put down and then another 10-15 thou jan or feb I can pay on it, I wont have any other debt but my mortgage by the way and it would be on the northwest to lower northwest quadrant

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Should I Walk Away From a New House Purchase?

April 23, 2010

I am buying a home in San Antonio for about 200k. The foundation was poured and the house is about 40% complete. I hired an inspection company and he found about 3 pages of code violations – and recommends I walk away from the deal. The company insists they will fix the [...]

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Looking for Financing Info on Mobiles in San Antonio, TX.?

April 22, 2010

I know it can be tricky obtaining a mortgage on a Manufactured Home but I didn’t think it was this tough!! I have found a 3 acre property with an attached mobile on it that I would like to buy. The problem is the only lender I have found is requiring a min 20% down [...]

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I Want to Buy a House; I'm 24 With Decent Credit and Climbing, but No Down Payment Money?

April 21, 2010

I just moved to San Antonio, in a big part due to what my bf thought jobs would pay and housing costs. (We come from FL where everything is horrid for homes there!)
I’ve seen homes for sale as low as k or k. I need to know where/whom is a good [...]

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What Part of San Antonio Is This Address Located In? Is It a Good Part of Town, if Not What Part Is?

April 19, 2010

14202 Mesquite Smoke St
San Antonio, TX 78217
Okay, This is a family members address whose home I’ve been to a few times. I am not a stalker just incase anyone is wondering. I am looking to relocate to San Antonio and I need some help figuring out where the safe places to live are. The last [...]

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Will I Ever Be Able to Buy Again After a Foreclosure?

April 18, 2010

I just lost my home to a foreclosure. Does anyone know if I rent for a couple of years and pay well, is it possible to buy again even from an owner finance? I am located in San Antonio, Texas.

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Moving to San Antonio.Any Advice?

April 17, 2010

Id like to move to SA. From Cali I know alot of people are gonna ask why? We im 25 and I wan to eventually buy my own home , where I live is almost impossible , I know I can possibly find a decent paying job in SA. but waht are the areas to [...]

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