Zillow Advice RSS: Question-Discussion-Guide,All Real Estate Advice Topics,ME http://www.zillow.com/advice/ME/all/question-discussion-guide/ Zillow Advice search results | Zillow Real Estate How do you change the address on your listing? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-you-change-the-address-on-your-listing/299630/ Where do you put the zip code in to note the town and street address where the property is?<br \><br \>1 reply Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:05:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-you-change-the-address-on-your-listing/299630/ 2009-11-19T16:05:00Z Selling one home, retaining another and seeking primary residence after relocation http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Selling-one-home-retaining-another-and-seeking-primary-residence-after-relocation/299139/ Update:&nbsp; Due to the time it took, while I raised my credit scores, I did have to relocate and turn down a <a href="http://www.zillow.com/refinance/">refinance</a> approval as the <a href="http://www.zillow.com/directory/lenders/">lender</a> was not going to be able to confirm local employment, but Allied <a href="http://www.zillow.com/mortgage/">Home Mortgage</a> gave it their best.<br/><br/>New question.&nbsp; I will be selling one home that has been being rented for the past 2 years and expect to close this month.&nbsp; Currently am earning 82K paid as a monthly salary with approximately $2-3K annual bonus.<br/><br/>I still have my mountain house in Oregon and because of the prevailing market, have opted not to sell it.&nbsp; It is in a vacation rental pool and is being managed by a professional property management company.&nbsp; I anticipate vacation rental income to cover about half to 2/3rds of my mortgage payment which is now $2250/month.<br/><br/>In the mean time, I am desiring to purchase a timber frame house on 2 acres of property in Maine where I am now working which will cost approximately $225,000 in about 6 months.<br/><br/>Due to a notification by Citibank Credit cards of an interest increase, I opted to close the account, but have a $19K balance&nbsp;remaining.&nbsp; I will be paying that off over time at the old interest rate.&nbsp; I did have this account since the late 80's, so I will have a pretty large hit because of the age of the account.<br/><br/>Secondly, I have a platimum card air mileage card from B of A which does not disclose my credit line to the reporting agencies, so a $5.00 balance or a $10K balance always shows up as maxed out.<br/><br/>My question is what is the best strategy for paying these accounts down?&nbsp; I can afford to significantly lower the balances, but not zero them out.<br/><br/>My previous lender had a "what if?" software package, that showed effects on your score if you paid such and such for certain creditors.&nbsp; Any references to credit score predictors would be appreciated.<br \><br \>2 replies Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:52:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Selling-one-home-retaining-another-and-seeking-primary-residence-after-relocation/299139/ 2009-11-18T14:52:00Z my house doesn't show up what is wrong? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/my-house-doesn%27t-show-up-what-is-wrong/299176/ 0 replies Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:53:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/my-house-doesn%27t-show-up-what-is-wrong/299176/ 2009-11-18T16:53:00Z when is auction http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/when-is-auction/299168/ when and what time is auction of 1738 Bayside Road, Trenton, ME 04605<br \><br \>0 replies Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:31:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/when-is-auction/299168/ 2009-11-18T16:31:00Z The house sold for $381,00 in Nov. of 2008, why does it not show that information? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/The-house-sold-for-381-00-in-Nov-of-2008-why-does-it-not-show-that-information/298155/ 0 replies Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:43:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/The-house-sold-for-381-00-in-Nov-of-2008-why-does-it-not-show-that-information/298155/ 2009-11-15T14:43:00Z I did not get any quotes on my loan request (ZR-CCDJCRB). Can someone help me figure out why? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-did-not-get-any-quotes-on-my-loan-request-ZR-CCDJCRB-Can-someone-help-me-figure-out-why/296000/ 1 reply Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-did-not-get-any-quotes-on-my-loan-request-ZR-CCDJCRB-Can-someone-help-me-figure-out-why/296000/ 2009-11-09T13:30:00Z Assessment looks right - not sale price? Date of sale? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Assessment-looks-right-not-sale-price-Date-of-sale/295831/ 0 replies Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:14:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Assessment-looks-right-not-sale-price-Date-of-sale/295831/ 2009-11-08T23:14:00Z Is this house still for sale? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Is-this-house-still-for-sale/292905/ 0 replies Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:10:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Is-this-house-still-for-sale/292905/ 2009-10-30T21:10:00Z does the tax credit apply to a two unit house http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/does-the-tax-credit-apply-to-a-two-unit-house/289861/ I was told that I would get the full $8000.00 tax credit for a two family home and now I am being told that I would only qualify for half because I am living in only half the house<br \><br \>2 replies Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:17:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/does-the-tax-credit-apply-to-a-two-unit-house/289861/ 2009-10-20T01:17:00Z Am I qualified for the whole $8000.00 tax credit for first time home buyers if it'is a Multi Family http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Am-I-qualified-for-the-whole-8000-00-tax-credit-for-first-time-home-buyers-if-it%27is-a-Multi-Family/289856/ I&nbsp;am a <a href="http://www.zillow.com/learnmore/what-zillow-offers-buyers.htm">first time home buyer</a> and just&nbsp;bought a multi family home and would like to know if I still qualify for the $8000.00 tax credit?<br \><br \>1 reply Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:11:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Am-I-qualified-for-the-whole-8000-00-tax-credit-for-first-time-home-buyers-if-it%27is-a-Multi-Family/289856/ 2009-10-20T01:11:00Z what would a double wide 28x60 be valued at if the purchase price was 82 k in 2008 3bedroom 2 bath http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/what-would-a-double-wide-28x60-be-valued-at-if-the-purchase-price-was-82-k-in-2008-3bedroom-2-bath/289617/ 3br 2 bath ultimate kitchen package huge master bath a 10x 16 pressure treated deck<br \><br \>0 replies Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:52:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/what-would-a-double-wide-28x60-be-valued-at-if-the-purchase-price-was-82-k-in-2008-3bedroom-2-bath/289617/ 2009-10-19T12:52:00Z I put in the proper zip code but it keeps listing the wrong town,how do I fix this? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-put-in-the-proper-zip-code-but-it-keeps-listing-the-wrong-town-how-do-I-fix-this/286837/ 0 replies Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:42:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-put-in-the-proper-zip-code-but-it-keeps-listing-the-wrong-town-how-do-I-fix-this/286837/ 2009-10-09T16:42:00Z if the building is sold,do the tenets have to move out and is apartment 2 upstairs or down? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/if-the-building-is-sold-do-the-tenets-have-to-move-out-and-is-apartment-2-upstairs-or-down/285968/ is the rent for tenents $424 or is it more?<br \><br \>0 replies Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:14:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/if-the-building-is-sold-do-the-tenets-have-to-move-out-and-is-apartment-2-upstairs-or-down/285968/ 2009-10-07T01:14:00Z Where do I delete my name, I have sold the house John http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Where-do-I-delete-my-name-I-have-sold-the-house-John/285735/ 0 replies Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:52:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Where-do-I-delete-my-name-I-have-sold-the-house-John/285735/ 2009-10-06T15:52:00Z renting http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/renting/284351/ How much does a rental agent/insurance cost for this house?<br \><br \>1 reply Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:08:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/renting/284351/ 2009-10-01T20:08:00Z Why have the homes in this subdivision (if you can call it that) been declining in value every year? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Why-have-the-homes-in-this-subdivision-if-you-can-call-it-that-been-declining-in-value-every-year/285134/ The subdivision is owned by a bankrupt company.&nbsp; I would rather live in a trailor by the railroads tracks than live in this "subdivision".&nbsp;<br \><br \>0 replies Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Why-have-the-homes-in-this-subdivision-if-you-can-call-it-that-been-declining-in-value-every-year/285134/ 2009-10-04T13:45:00Z I have taken my house out of the Realtor's hands. How do I list my house as"For Sale by Owner" ? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-have-taken-my-house-out-of-the-Realtor%27s-hands-How-do-I-list-my-house-as-For-Sale-by-Owner/284737/ 2 replies Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:39:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-have-taken-my-house-out-of-the-Realtor%27s-hands-How-do-I-list-my-house-as-For-Sale-by-Owner/284737/ 2009-10-02T22:39:00Z Is this a timeshare or full ownership? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Is-this-a-timeshare-or-full-ownership/284659/ 0 replies Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:55:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Is-this-a-timeshare-or-full-ownership/284659/ 2009-10-02T18:55:00Z who owns this home? which realtor is handiling it? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/who-owns-this-home-which-realtor-is-handiling-it/282183/ 0 replies Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:22:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/who-owns-this-home-which-realtor-is-handiling-it/282183/ 2009-09-25T12:22:00Z How do I find out who is listing this home? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-I-find-out-who-is-listing-this-home/280066/ 1 reply Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:57:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-I-find-out-who-is-listing-this-home/280066/ 2009-09-18T18:57:00Z