Recent content by frankc29

Thank you, sounds like great advice. As for the surveyor, what does he do, just put stakes and string in the ground? Should I schedule him to do his thing after the fence is taken out and just before the wall goes in? I also wonder if I need to not only get agreements from the 3 adjacent...

I want to replace the common fence (cheap stuff the home builders put in) with a common block wall. Nothing fancy, but much much better than the fence. Building it within my property lines would be ugly and waste space. I understand that it may or may not require a permit, I understand that it...

What is the name of your state? CA How do you go about this with the neighbors. I am surrounded on 3 sides, so I will have 3 owners to deal with. Do I ask for help paying? What steps should I take to avoid any hassles in the future? I'm guessing a simple written agreement isn't enough? Any help...

Bad idea? I moved into the house 3 years ago to work for him, a new sub division and I was the first owner. I've refinanced once. So right there 2 title searches have been done. I think it's safe to say I am the rightful owner, no?? As well there are many families out there who love eachother...

What is the name of your state? California My father is going to refinance my home with cash out for home improvements. This is going to be a personal transaction. He does not require of me a title search or mortgage insurance or escrow account. After looking around the net for a few hours, I...

What is the name of your state? California I posted this originally in Mortages, and was sent here. Hopefully I won't be sent back. :o Here is the story. My parents own a corporation for which I work , it is a dairy farm in central California. I currently have a 30 year mortage at 5.75% with...

What is the name of your state? California Here is the story. My parents own a corporation for which I work , it is a dairy farm in central California. I currently have a 30 year mortage at 5.75% with a balance of around 98k, the home is worth 230k. My dad and I have been talking about the...