SueO

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Jason, Home Buyer in Seattle

My wife and I are moving to Denver in May.

Asked Thu Mar 6 2008, 10:00 by Jason  -  Denver  -  Market Conditions  -  15 answers
SueO answered:
I would like to clarify: Nehemiah is not government sponsored. My buyers and we are working with the Nehemiah Program in order to secure an FHA loan, and having never heard of it before, I researched it with intense paranoia to be certain we are not getting burned. It is a valid and useful not-for-profit that charges $499 (or so) for arranging the 3% to be "gifted" from the sellers to the buyers. We adjusted our agreed-upon price to cover the cost of "gift". The gift is not a tax deduction as a donation but it does qualify as a "selling expense". I contacted the program and was very happy with their customer service. I've included Nehemiah's website link below.

Coincidentally, my spouse and I are moving to the Denver area in May also. - Mon Mar 10 2008, 09:42
Michelle, Home Buyer in 80015

I'm looking at buying a townhome. How do I find out about crime rates in the area?

Asked Wed Jan 23 2008, 11:38 by Michelle  -  Aurora Hills Golf Course  -  Crime & Safety  -  7 answers
SueO answered:
We're transplanting to Colorado soon and I have been doing a lot of research.

I've been finding a lot of useful information at this site as well as the Sperling Best Places site:

http://www.city-data.com/

Good luck! - Wed Jan 23 2008, 14:24
Michael Kala…, Just Looking in

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Asked Wed Jan 16 2008, 12:02 by Michael Kala…  -  All locations  -  Home Selling  -  10 answers
SueO answered:
I would try washing the walls/ceilings with TSP and renting a carpet shampoo machine to clean the flooring. You could considering treating the carpets like you would for pet odors (it can't hurt, can it?) and see where you stand (scent).

If you really don't want to paint, maybe your next tenants will be Indian food aficionados. If you *do* have to paint, the property will be just that much more attractive to your next tenant.

Good luck. - Wed Jan 16 2008, 12:27
SueO, Buyer & Seller in Chicagoland

My husband and I are moving to Colorado as soon as our home in Illinois sells. My husband is an ICU nurse. I

Asked Mon Jan 7 2008, 11:04 by SueO  -  80123  -  Home Buying  -  19 answers
SueO answered:
Hello, everyone, and thank you so much for your information.

We were expecting that we would have to rent first, but I was hoping to not move twice. Rather than plan in ignorance, I decided to pose the question to those "in the know". Your answers have been completely enlightening and we're thankful for your time and consideration.

This lifestyle change is a dream of ours and although we'll miss Ski Season 2008, we're so looking forward to the New Blossom Season in some lovely mountain meadow along the Front Range.

Thanks again. Happy New Year to all!

SueO - Tue Jan 8 2008, 12:15
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