Zillow Advice RSS: Question-Discussion-Guide,Home Buying,Portland- OR http://www.zillow.com/advice/Portland-OR/home-buying/question-discussion-guide/ Zillow Advice search results | Zillow Real Estate Is there any recourse for selling agents that refuse to respond to an offer? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Is-there-any-recourse-for-selling-agents-that-refuse-to-respond-to-an-offer/300029/ 23 replies Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:57:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Is-there-any-recourse-for-selling-agents-that-refuse-to-respond-to-an-offer/300029/ 2009-11-20T05:57:00Z I have been watching MLS 9031928 for a while. http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-have-been-watching-MLS-9031928-for-a-while/255214/ Now it shows pending. Is there a way to find out how much is the pending offer? Thanks.<br \><br \>10 replies Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:50:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-have-been-watching-MLS-9031928-for-a-while/255214/ 2009-07-11T23:50:00Z if i owe court fines but there not on my credit report can that stop me from getting a fha loan http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/if-i-owe-court-fines-but-there-not-on-my-credit-report-can-that-stop-me-from-getting-a-fha-loan/293265/ 6 replies Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:01:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/if-i-owe-court-fines-but-there-not-on-my-credit-report-can-that-stop-me-from-getting-a-fha-loan/293265/ 2009-11-01T14:01:00Z I would like to buy an Multi Unit Property in Portland Ore? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-would-like-to-buy-an-Multi-Unit-Property-in-Portland-Ore/270530/ Hi,<br/><br/>I'm 25 years old my husband is&nbsp;27 years older than I am. We'd like to buy a Multi unit to create cash flow and provide our family with housing. We plan to be live in land lords. This will be our first home, and first time as <a href="http://www.zillow.com">real estate</a> small business owners.<br/><br/>Our target area is Portland Ore. I can use any advice you have. <br/><br/>Where to find the best <a href="http://www.zillow.com/mortgage/">loans</a>, How to apply for business grants, what to look for in the property and what to avoid...ect. I'm willing to pick&nbsp;up books or takes classes if the meet our bottom line.<br/><br/>Thank you,<br/>Kynore_Starr<br \><br \>8 replies Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:53:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-would-like-to-buy-an-Multi-Unit-Property-in-Portland-Ore/270530/ 2009-08-21T18:53:00Z We are buying a house (low) to rent out for two of years then plan to sell our house (high). Good? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/We-are-buying-a-house-low-to-rent-out-for-two-of-years-then-plan-to-sell-our-house-high-Good/272374/ 12 replies Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:58:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/We-are-buying-a-house-low-to-rent-out-for-two-of-years-then-plan-to-sell-our-house-high-Good/272374/ 2009-08-26T15:58:00Z What are the crime rates in the Powellhurst area compared to the regional and national averages? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/What-are-the-crime-rates-in-the-Powellhurst-area-compared-to-the-regional-and-national-averages/255759/ 6 replies Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/What-are-the-crime-rates-in-the-Powellhurst-area-compared-to-the-regional-and-national-averages/255759/ 2009-07-13T17:00:00Z Can't Delete a question http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Can%27t-Delete-a-question/280983/ I am trying to delete a question I left on someone's listing and the delete feature is not showing up.&nbsp; What do I do?<br \><br \>1 reply Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:44:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Can%27t-Delete-a-question/280983/ 2009-09-21T22:44:00Z I posted a question on the wrong listing and it does not reflect well of the property. http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-posted-a-question-on-the-wrong-listing-and-it-does-not-reflect-well-of-the-property/280985/ I need to get rid of this question pronto and can't find a delete feature on there.&nbsp; Please help, Zillow.com.&nbsp; Thanks. <br/><br \><br \>1 reply Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:50:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-posted-a-question-on-the-wrong-listing-and-it-does-not-reflect-well-of-the-property/280985/ 2009-09-21T22:50:00Z What happened to the radial dial that lets you move the map north/south/east/west? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/What-happened-to-the-radial-dial-that-lets-you-move-the-map-north-south-east-west/276099/ There used to be a round dial that let you move the little map in the various directions so you could center the map on the area you want.&nbsp; What happened to it? It was very useful.<br \><br \>1 reply Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:48:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/What-happened-to-the-radial-dial-that-lets-you-move-the-map-north-south-east-west/276099/ 2009-09-06T18:48:00Z I was told that you have satallite imagery available. Is this true? 9if so, how do you access this? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-was-told-that-you-have-satallite-imagery-available-Is-this-true-9if-so-how-do-you-access-this/275583/ 1 reply Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:30:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-was-told-that-you-have-satallite-imagery-available-Is-this-true-9if-so-how-do-you-access-this/275583/ 2009-09-04T21:30:00Z We got a home inspected, in a couple of places singles are falling off of the siding. suggestions? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/We-got-a-home-inspected-in-a-couple-of-places-singles-are-falling-off-of-the-siding-suggestions/261542/ 2 replies Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:21:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/We-got-a-home-inspected-in-a-couple-of-places-singles-are-falling-off-of-the-siding-suggestions/261542/ 2009-07-28T16:21:00Z Once I've pulled my credit report, what's next? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Once-I%27ve-pulled-my-credit-report-what%27s-next/270534/ I would like to prepare for buying my first home. What steps should I take to make sure my credit score is in order. And if&nbsp;&nbsp;there are debts that need to be paid off which should I start with. Credits cards, <a href="http://www.zillow.com/mortgage/">loans</a>, medical bills, or errors????<br/><br/>Thanks...<br/>Kynore_Starr<br \><br \>4 replies Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:59:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Once-I%27ve-pulled-my-credit-report-what%27s-next/270534/ 2009-08-21T18:59:00Z We got a home inspected, in a couple of places the metal flashing are falling off of the siding!!!! http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/We-got-a-home-inspected-in-a-couple-of-places-the-metal-flashing-are-falling-off-of-the-siding/261551/ 5 replies Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:36:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/We-got-a-home-inspected-in-a-couple-of-places-the-metal-flashing-are-falling-off-of-the-siding/261551/ 2009-07-28T16:36:00Z Thinking about buying a vacation condo, am I missing anything? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Thinking-about-buying-a-vacation-condo-am-I-missing-anything/264338/ I found a place on the Oregon coast for $100K. An owner of another unit said that I can expect to make between 7-8K per for the 1st year in rental income. It sounds like a no brainer as the rental income should about cover the monthly <a href="http://www.zillow.com/mortgage/">mortgage</a> payment. Am I missing anything?<br \><br \>6 replies Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Thinking-about-buying-a-vacation-condo-am-I-missing-anything/264338/ 2009-08-04T17:00:00Z Multifamily mortgage rates http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Multifamily-mortgage-rates/183705/ Hi,<br/><br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I'm looking at buying a four plex.&nbsp; I am wondering how much I have to put down if it's owner occupied and if it's not.&nbsp; Also what the rates might be like in both scenarios. &nbsp; I have good credit.&nbsp; Thanks in advance!<br \><br \>3 replies Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:30:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Multifamily-mortgage-rates/183705/ 2009-01-02T03:30:00Z Why does the initial z-estimate that pops up differ from the one that appears when it's clicked? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Why-does-the-initial-z-estimate-that-pops-up-differ-from-the-one-that-appears-when-it%27s-clicked/256627/ 0 replies Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:05:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Why-does-the-initial-z-estimate-that-pops-up-differ-from-the-one-that-appears-when-it%27s-clicked/256627/ 2009-07-15T20:05:00Z I have had interest in real estate in past three years. Can I qualify for an FHA loan? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-have-had-interest-in-real-estate-in-past-three-years-Can-I-qualify-for-an-FHA-loan/255643/ I live in Oregon.&nbsp; I had a home together with my partner, which was an <a href="http://www.zillow.com/fha-loan/">FHA loan</a>, in which I am now no longer obligated to pay on as of a couple months ago.&nbsp; I also own a home in Texas that I pay for which is an FHA loan.&nbsp; I want to buy a condo in which I will have as my primary residence. Can I qualify for another FHA loan?<br \><br \>6 replies Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:36:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-have-had-interest-in-real-estate-in-past-three-years-Can-I-qualify-for-an-FHA-loan/255643/ 2009-07-13T05:36:00Z Are you supposed to include unfinished basement in the sq ft of living space? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Are-you-supposed-to-include-unfinished-basement-in-the-sq-ft-of-living-space/253443/ House at 2906 N. Farragut, Portland, OR 97217 is listed as having 2335 sq ft, but the basement, which is at least 800 sq ft, is unfinished.&nbsp; Zillow's Zestimate was apparently placed in reliance of this 2335 sq ft being living space (I would think...).&nbsp; Right?<br \><br \>2 replies Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:32:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Are-you-supposed-to-include-unfinished-basement-in-the-sq-ft-of-living-space/253443/ 2009-07-07T01:32:00Z I am unable to ghet Zestimates any more. How Come&gt; http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-am-unable-to-ghet-Zestimates-any-more-How-Come-gt/249949/ 0 replies Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:46:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-am-unable-to-ghet-Zestimates-any-more-How-Come-gt/249949/ 2009-06-25T22:46:00Z I already have claimed the house that I bought, in Zillow, it still shows up as "For Sale" ? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-already-have-claimed-the-house-that-I-bought-in-Zillow-it-still-shows-up-as-For-Sale/241960/ Why does the house that's already sold, showing as "For Sale" in Zillow ?&nbsp; How long does it take for zillow to take it off of "For Sale" list ?&nbsp; Is the broker responsible to remove it ?<br \><br \>3 replies Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:55:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-already-have-claimed-the-house-that-I-bought-in-Zillow-it-still-shows-up-as-For-Sale/241960/ 2009-06-02T20:55:00Z