Recent questions tagged houses

Description : Do capital gains taxes even apply in this situation?

Last Answer : Capital gains also applies to long term investments. In this case, it depends on the total valuation of the estate. The executor has to get a valuation at the time time of death to settle the ... 's issue to figure out, and she should consult a tax specialist who has experience in settling estates.

Description : Would you want a room off of your bedroom?

Last Answer : I lived in a 5 bedroom home that had a little alcove room for the bed off the main bedroom for the rest of the furniture. It was very nice.

Description : Would it bother you if your master bedroom was far from the kitchen?

Last Answer : I can’t imagine why I would care. I don’t go back and forth between the two as I don’t eat in the bedroom. We keep bottled water in an upstairs refrigerator and have a one-cup coffee maker in the bedroom.

Description : Would you help me figure out what happened to my old house?

Last Answer : puts on research hat I’m on it. Gimme a few. _

Description : Should I adjust my storm door?

Last Answer : answer:All our very high end doors need this extra push to seal properly. Not to say you should accept this reality if anything this hinky quality forces you to shut the door to complete the seal on ... out Anderson doors are 10 years old and I am sure they worked much more smoothly 10 years ago.

Description : Which screen door should I buy?

Last Answer : answer:My two cents: get the fancy one with the slideable glass. It's the best of all worlds, and it provides a little bit of insulation and protection from the elements while still letting light in. ... protection; it's for ventilation and light. You're in a good climate zone for a screen door.

Description : Where can I learn about non-traditional homes?

Last Answer : answer:I researched tiny homes for fun about a year ago. There was a movie about it. After running the numbers the cost per square foot was something like 4 times the price of purchasing a new home! Like ... in to water and electricity. He stays at my place ~ 3 weeks every year . We love it!

Description : Would it be wise to use your 401K to pay off your house?

Last Answer : Depends on the interest rate of your mortgage and if you'll incur a penalty for early withdrawal, but generally speaking, no. With regard to the early withdrawal penalty, the magic number is 59 and ½. Let' ... could earn more than 5% if you invest it. But as I say, YMMV, depending on your situation.

Description : Are screened, opened windows upstairs overrated for relaxation?

Last Answer : The windows that open in my home all have screens on them. Not so much for the bugs, but for the pollen. I leave them open almost all year round. The breeze blowing through is something I would feel odd without.

Description : What entrance do you like better in a house?

Last Answer : I only have one.

Description : If you owned a Mansion, but couldn't live in it. What would you do with it?

Last Answer : Use it for fund raising parties.

Description : What questions should I ask my potential landlord before renting?

Last Answer : How much is rent?

Description : How can I stop people from hanging out at the empty house next door?

Last Answer : Call the cops and report them for trespassing.

Description : Do houses built from asbestos shingles, pose a health-threat to humans?

Last Answer : only if you scrape or wire brush the siding and create asbestos dust as in paint prep. If scraping can't be avoided use an approved face mask. Legaly an apron is supposed to laid out on the ... foot and cause soil contamination. Long story short; painting the outside of such homes is a BIG hassle.

Description : Do all of you crave a house?

Last Answer : answer:I do. Mostly so I can have some space. I'm literally crammed into a one bedroom apartment with two cats and two birds. And the birds come with large cages. So I don't even have room for a small ... handy. Although, if I had a garage I could get rid of my storage unit. That would be nice, too.

Description : Ok...what has ever made you go "ew" while visiting someone else's house?

Last Answer : answer:Please, please, please don’t make me think about this. There was a green booger sitting on the stick of butter being passed around the table.

Description : How can you see someones house from helicopter view?

Last Answer : I think you are talking about the satellite view. Just go to Google maps, put in your address, and click on satellite view. You can also find it on zillow.com the same way.

Description : How much would it take to fix a smallish house up--that needs everything fixed?

Last Answer : 64253.81

Description : What is the difference between a living room and a family room?

Last Answer : Living rooms are usually more formal, family room is where the family goes to watch tv and hang out. My parents house has two family rooms and one formal living room.

Description : Is it possible to negotiate with the bank when buying a bank owned REO?

Last Answer : what’s an REO? real estate something??? foreclosure property? you can always negotiate with a bank for anything.

Description : Do you own/rent a craftsman bungalow? If so, what do you like/dislike about it?

Last Answer : Mydaughter has an absolutely charming one on the east side of Providence.There is a miniscule backyard but the only real flaw is the small kitchen, which is divided into a tiny room with the sink, refrig, and cabinets and a second room with stove, counter tops and small table and four chairs.

Description : Would you paint your house (outside) before you put it on the market?

Last Answer : answer:Are the colors up to date? What shape is the current paint in? Typically, I would say yes, but I’d have to see your house.

Description : Why are monolithic houses so attractive?

Last Answer : Why are monolithic houses so attractive? Monolithic structures are a fairly young and new type of construction, which, however, is very quickly conquering the modern real estate ... Thus, there are many reasons to purchase monolithic housing: cheapness, environmental friendliness, durability.