Things to do in Washington DC: December 2011

Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord facing foreclosure questions-What happens to my Security Deposit?

Q. What happens to my security deposit?

A. If you live in a multi-family building and the security deposit was being handled by a management company,the management company is responsible for holding your security deposit, and must return it to you minus any deductions for unpaid rent or damages beyond normal wear and tear. If there is no management company,the new owner is not responsible for your security deposit.

Get legal advice. You may need to go to small claims court to sue your old landlord for yoru security deposit.

Here are some questions that you might have missed in the Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord facing foreclosure questions series

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Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord facing foreclosure questions -What should I do to protect myself?

Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord Facing Foreclosure Questions. What should I do to protect myself?

Protection. We get insurance on our cars just in case we get in an accident (Well these days there is no way around it). Health Insurance-n case we get very sick or illness so that when we go to the Hospital,it will help us pay for most or some cases all of the medical bill. Lawyer -In case you accidentally shot somebody in the club because you was partying like it was 1999. Even though 1999 was like 12 years ago,must you act a fool all the time in the club?

Well anyway in continuing my series of the Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord Facing Foreclosure question,next question I am sure some Washington DC Renter might want to know the answer to is this:

Q: What should I do to protect myself?

A:  First, get legal advice. Sometimes the new owner will send a real estate agent to the property to talk to tenants. This real estate agent (NOT THIS DC REAL ESTATE AGENT)may give you false or misleading information about your rights. Protect yourself by learning about your rights. Second make sure the new owner knows that you are renting the property. The notice you receive by mail should have contact information. Let the new owner know you are a tenant living in the property and that you want to stay. Ask the new owner who you should contact about repairs and where you should send your rent payments. Keep copies of all of the letters that you send to the new owner.

Also please check out the Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord Facing Foreclosure Questions.

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Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord facing foreclosures Questions. What happens if I have a voucher with the DC Housing Authority?

If you are a Washington DC Renter who has a voucher renting a house from your DC Landlord who is about to foreclosure on,I am sure many of you want to know the answer to this question.

Q. What happens if I have a voucher with the DC Housing Authority?

A. The new owner must accept payments from the DC Housing Authority. You should tell the DC Housing Authority that the property has been foreclosed. The DC Housing Authority will contact the new owner so that they can get signed up with the Housing Authority to receive payments. If you decide that you want to move,you can request a transfer voucher from the Housing Authority. However,you do not have to move-it is your choice.

And check out the other questions and answers in this "Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord facing foreclosures

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In continuing my new blog series"Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord Facing Foreclosure" here is a another question I am sure some Washington DC Renters would want to know about if they found out that there DC Landlord is facing Foreclosures.

Q. What about my rent payments?

A. You must pay your old landlord until the new owner takes title to the property. Once there is a new owner (usually a bank), the new owner has the right to receive your rent payments. If you find out that your property has been foreclosed,you should ask the new owner where you can send your rent payments.

And if you missed yesterday's question please click on this link

Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord facing foreclosure Questions. How will I know if my landlord is in trouble?

Even though Washington DC is one of the most performing Real Estate Markets in the country,like any other major Metropolitian area Real Estate Market,Washington DC has its fair share of houses that are about to go in Foreclosures. So if you are a Washington DC renter who is renting a house in Washington DC that is about to go into foreclosure or think it is about to go into foreclosure because you are not sure,you probably have some questions but don't know where to get answers.

Well this week in my new "Washington DC Renter and Landlord facing Foreclosure Questions" blog, I am going to be posting some questions and answers to those questions that I am sure some Washington DC renters will want to know about.

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Day 2 of the 31 Days of December Challenge-The Real Estate Farmer wants you to buy a home in Washington DC. Hello everyone. How are you doing? Happy Friday to you all. Today is going to be a great day I can feel it. Inspite of all the trials and tribulations going on in your life,Thank God that you woke up to see another day.

I wrote a blog last night December days of challenge some of things that  I plan on doing. First thing on my list was Video Prospecting. This video is not your normal Video Prospecting. But the more I do them,the more I am going to get better at it. I actually did this with my phone. I'm practicing this way. So when I do get a another good camera again (Had the Flip camera once) or maybe even hire a video crew,I will be more prepared.

So here is my Video people. This video didn't come out the way that I expected. But its a start-AGAIN. I say that because I have done some videos before last year but I stopped. This time I hope to produce better videos and to also be more consistent. But you know what they say-Practice makes perfect. Got to do more videos I guess. So please don't be too hard on me about my video. The Real Estate Farmer not only wants you to buy a home in Washington DC. But he wants you to go after your goals,dreams and have a great day today.  Hope you all have a great Weekend.

Home remedies that will help you to beat viruses caused by Flu and Cold

While it might be the most wonderful time of the year. It is also the worst time of the year too. Why? Many people are sick. Next thing you know more people are sick because of your germs you decided to spread to the rest of your co-workers instead of staying at home.

Being sick sucks. Sickness also sucks the living life out of you. You feel feeble and most of the time unable to do anything. When you are sick with a cold or flu,it is not nice.  Did you know that the average U.S Household will spend on average $200 on over the counter drugs medicine? With this slow economy and high unemployment rate,many families can barely afford to put food on the table during this time this year yet only buy over the counter medicine. 

This year alone I must've spent close to $200 on over the counter medicine and medicine prescribed by Dr.Dre. He told me to take Detox. After all those drugs,I am still not feeling well Dr.Dre. Guess I can understand why it is taking Dr.Dre so long to drop his highly Constipated anticipated album "Detox"-LOL.  But sometimes what we need to treat our sickness might be something that we have at home already. This can prevent us from taking a trip in the middle of the night to our local pharmacy store to spend money on over the counter medicine. 

Betty Whelchel,a naturopathic doctor in at the Phoenix Holistic Health Center tells us all you need to know about home remedies.

Here are her five home remedies that she recommends to beat viruses caused by Flu and Cold:

1. Eat healthy foods. BUT ONLY IF YOU FEEL HUNGRY. Also reduce the amount of sugar to eat,because this can lower your body immune response. If you don't feel hungry it is ok not to eat for a few days,the body is using its energy to fight the infection instead of digesting food.

2. Eat if you are hungry. Be sure to stay hydrated with soups and broths,tea and water.

3. Use steam inhalation with essential oils to break up mucous and open airways.

4. Use the Neti pot to battle sinuses and flush out mucous.

5. Use herbs and vitamins like elderberry syrup, Echinacea,garlic and onion,vitamin C and zinc.

So if you or know anyone who has the flu or cold,hope this home remedies work for you. Also if you have any home remedies that you will like to share as well please do.