Zillow Advice RSS: Question-Discussion-Guide,Home Buying,OH http://www.zillow.com/advice/OH/home-buying/question-discussion-guide/ Zillow Advice search results | Zillow Real Estate where is the nearest intersection in 4438 Lesher Dr. http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/where-is-the-nearest-intersection-in-4438-Lesher-Dr/301247/ where is the nearest intersection in 4438 Lesher Dr.<br \><br \>0 replies Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:35:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/where-is-the-nearest-intersection-in-4438-Lesher-Dr/301247/ 2009-11-24T16:35:00Z how do you find out about a home that is vacant http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/how-do-you-find-out-about-a-home-that-is-vacant/300456/ 1 reply Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:27:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/how-do-you-find-out-about-a-home-that-is-vacant/300456/ 2009-11-21T17:27:00Z What is the value for 352 Apple Blossom Lane, Bay Village OH 44140? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/What-is-the-value-for-352-Apple-Blossom-Lane-Bay-Village-OH-44140/300244/ 0 replies Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:45:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/What-is-the-value-for-352-Apple-Blossom-Lane-Bay-Village-OH-44140/300244/ 2009-11-20T20:45:00Z Is it ok to ask 10 to 20% off asking price? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Is-it-ok-to-ask-10-to-20-off-asking-price/294521/ I have my eye on a home but its a little more then I think it is worth. Is it ok to ask 10 to 20% less?<br \><br \>4 replies Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:38:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Is-it-ok-to-ask-10-to-20-off-asking-price/294521/ 2009-11-04T23:38:00Z Closing Criteria http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Closing-Criteria/299333/ is there listed anywhere the criteria for closing on a mortgage loan you were pre approved for (FHA) if you were laid off after pre approval.&nbsp; you work through a union hall (journeyman electrican) and this is common practice.&nbsp; you get more than twice a month (net) what the mortgage payment is.&nbsp; your debt to income ratio is basically none.&nbsp; your wife has income but not on mortgage.&nbsp; do you have to have a job at closing when you have supplied all necessary paperwork requested by HUD (FHA) to prove your ability to pay for home?&nbsp; bank is now denying loan.&nbsp; anyone know where this can be found in writing where job is required at closing even though you have all closing costs and assets to pay the mortgage for at least 7 months (to be placed in escrow)&nbsp; thank you<br \><br \>2 replies Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:19:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Closing-Criteria/299333/ 2009-11-18T23:19:00Z appraisal how do you know if its been done? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/appraisal-how-do-you-know-if-its-been-done/295158/ If i wanted to <a href="http://www.zillow.com/learnmore/what-zillow-offers-buyers.htm">buy a home</a> and a appraisal was done by someone a month back or longer&nbsp;how do i know this ? Will someone tell me if i ask? Is there a way to find this out? As always Ty guys for your INFO<br \><br \>1 reply Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:29:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/appraisal-how-do-you-know-if-its-been-done/295158/ 2009-11-06T17:29:00Z Loan Quote good for how long? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Loan-Quote-good-for-how-long/296682/ <p>I have a lone quote and I like the way the numbers add up how long is that quote good for ? Just that day ? 30 days? Till i call it in and lock it?<br/>As always Ty for you INFO and yout time</p><br \><br \>2 replies Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:54:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Loan-Quote-good-for-how-long/296682/ 2009-11-10T21:54:00Z I did not get any quotes on my loan request (ZR-DFWSSCL). Can someone help me figure out why? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-did-not-get-any-quotes-on-my-loan-request-ZR-DFWSSCL-Can-someone-help-me-figure-out-why/295478/ 1 reply Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:31:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-did-not-get-any-quotes-on-my-loan-request-ZR-DFWSSCL-Can-someone-help-me-figure-out-why/295478/ 2009-11-07T15:31:00Z CAN YOU GET THE 8000.00 TAX CREDIT FOR THE DOWN PAYMENT IF YOU ARE IN A REPAYMENT PLAN WITH THE IRS http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/CAN-YOU-GET-THE-8000-00-TAX-CREDIT-FOR-THE-DOWN-PAYMENT-IF-YOU-ARE-IN-A-REPAYMENT-PLAN-WITH-THE-IRS/292697/ IM IN AN INSTALLMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE IRS FOR BACK TAXES FROM AN AUDIT CAN I STILL RECIEVE THE 8000.00 TAX CREDIT AND CAN IT BE USED FOR THE DOWN PAYMENT FOR A LAND CONTRACT<br \><br \>4 replies Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:01:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/CAN-YOU-GET-THE-8000-00-TAX-CREDIT-FOR-THE-DOWN-PAYMENT-IF-YOU-ARE-IN-A-REPAYMENT-PLAN-WITH-THE-IRS/292697/ 2009-10-30T01:01:00Z my credit score is super low and I really would love to purchase a home for me and my kids help http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/my-credit-score-is-super-low-and-I-really-would-love-to-purchase-a-home-for-me-and-my-kids-help/290364/ I already saw a home that I want but need to be pre apprived if I cant. Please guide me. I just recently divorced and I have two kids and need to purchase right away...<br \><br \>1 reply Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:33:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/my-credit-score-is-super-low-and-I-really-would-love-to-purchase-a-home-for-me-and-my-kids-help/290364/ 2009-10-21T19:33:00Z i need a phone number for a zillow agent, asap. can some one contact me please http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/i-need-a-phone-number-for-a-zillow-agent-asap-can-some-one-contact-me-please/287587/ 3 replies Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:18:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/i-need-a-phone-number-for-a-zillow-agent-asap-can-some-one-contact-me-please/287587/ 2009-10-12T11:18:00Z yes, i need a pone number for a zillow office and agent concerning a home in cleveland heights ohio. http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/yes-i-need-a-pone-number-for-a-zillow-office-and-agent-concerning-a-home-in-cleveland-heights-ohio/287586/ 1 reply Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:16:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/yes-i-need-a-pone-number-for-a-zillow-office-and-agent-concerning-a-home-in-cleveland-heights-ohio/287586/ 2009-10-12T11:16:00Z I have a house that I am interested in and I think it is in forclosure. How do I find out more? http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-have-a-house-that-I-am-interested-in-and-I-think-it-is-in-forclosure-How-do-I-find-out-more/287048/ The house that is next to a relative has been empty for some time.&nbsp; I want to find out if I can purchase it.&nbsp; what do I do next?<br \><br \>1 reply Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:33:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-have-a-house-that-I-am-interested-in-and-I-think-it-is-in-forclosure-How-do-I-find-out-more/287048/ 2009-10-10T04:33:00Z DO YOU HAVE TO PUT MONEY IN ESCROW ON FANNIE MAE PROPERTYS http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/DO-YOU-HAVE-TO-PUT-MONEY-IN-ESCROW-ON-FANNIE-MAE-PROPERTYS/286936/ 1 reply Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:57:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/DO-YOU-HAVE-TO-PUT-MONEY-IN-ESCROW-ON-FANNIE-MAE-PROPERTYS/286936/ 2009-10-09T20:57:00Z I would like to know how long this property has been for sale and if it has ever been on fire also w http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-would-like-to-know-how-long-this-property-has-been-for-sale-and-if-it-has-ever-been-on-fire-also-w/285865/ 1 reply Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:15:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-would-like-to-know-how-long-this-property-has-been-for-sale-and-if-it-has-ever-been-on-fire-also-w/285865/ 2009-10-06T21:15:00Z how to find open house http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/how-to-find-open-house/285185/ 1 reply Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:54:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/how-to-find-open-house/285185/ 2009-10-04T17:54:00Z Does anyone have any idea what is going on with the King Lincoln District in Downtown Columbus close http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Does-anyone-have-any-idea-what-is-going-on-with-the-King-Lincoln-District-in-Downtown-Columbus-close/273117/ 2 replies Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:25:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Does-anyone-have-any-idea-what-is-going-on-with-the-King-Lincoln-District-in-Downtown-Columbus-close/273117/ 2009-08-28T05:25:00Z how can we avoid 20% dn on 2nd home. http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/how-can-we-avoid-20-dn-on-2nd-home/219706/ <p>moving aging mom into area, not to be a rental. want it in our name to avoid hassles later.</p><br \><br \>2 replies Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:16:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/how-can-we-avoid-20-dn-on-2nd-home/219706/ 2009-04-05T15:16:00Z First-time home buyer - need advice! http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/First-time-home-buyer-need-advice/282134/ I'm looking to <a href="http://www.zillow.com/learnmore/what-zillow-offers-buyers.htm">buy a home</a> and take advantage of the current buyer's market as well as the $8,000 govt. credit for first-time buyers. I've done some research, but I'm looking for some wisdom from people who have already been down this road. I'll break down my biggest concerns but please fill me in with any advice you deem important.<br/> <br/>-Where is a good resource for finding the best <a href="http://www.zillow.com/Mortgage_Rates/">interest rates</a> in my area (Cincinnati Ohio) for a loan?<br/> <br/>-How easy is it to get pre-approved and what do I need to do so?<br/> <br/>-For those familiar with the housing market right now, would looking into buying a condo, townhouse, or even looking into <a href="http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/fore_lt/">foreclosed homes</a> be valid options? I'm open to all of these assuming the value is good.<br/> <br/>-Is there a good resource for getting statistics and information about the towns in my area? I remember coming across such a website in the past that included literally everything one could imagine, from population (broke down by gender, income, etc.), crime, education and so on.<br/> <br/>Those are the big ones. I appreciate it.<br \><br \>31 replies Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:17:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/First-time-home-buyer-need-advice/282134/ 2009-09-25T03:17:00Z Construction Cost Per Square Foot Difference: Ranch vs. Two-Story House http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Construction-Cost-Per-Square-Foot-Difference-Ranch-vs-Two-Story-House/283566/ I have read that two-story homes are cheaper to build than ranch style homes because the foundation and roof areas are smaller, given the same square feet. Also, there are some economies with plumbing and other mechanical functions in two-story homes. My question: How big is the difference?<br/><br/>Given a 2400 sf ranch vs. a 2400 sf 2-story of same quality, what is the percentage difference in building costs. I've read 20% on a <a href="http://www.zillow.com/directory/real-estate-agents/">realtor</a> blog, and 30% in a slate.com article.<br \><br \>0 replies Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:30:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Construction-Cost-Per-Square-Foot-Difference-Ranch-vs-Two-Story-House/283566/ 2009-09-29T23:30:00Z