The ins and outs of transferring property to children
Q: I am 72 years old and would like to know how to transfer my home to my son after my death. If I transfer my home to him using...
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Lower appraisal leaves sellers wondering if they bear blame
Q: In August 2009, we sold an investment property (without a Realtor) next door to our primary residence. We did this because the three real estate agents we talked to...
Homeowners who built up equity look to refinance
Q: I enjoyed the article you recently wrote about being "cash poor" and "house rich." We are currently in that exact position. For the past eight years we have had...
Condo appraisal questioned after drastic reassessment
Q: I had an appraisal contingency when I bought my condo, but shortly after closing I started to think my appraisal wasn't fair at all. I paid $190,000 on Dec...
Breaking up is hard to do with joint mortgage
Q My girlfriend and I bought a house in May 2009. Both names are on the title. We amended my 2008 taxes to receive the $8,000 first-time homebuyer credit, which...
Re-fi applicant locked out of rate lock
Q I have what people tell me is a sterling credit rating, with my lowest score being 809. We are attempting to refinance our home loan into a conforming loan...
3 key defenses to a pending foreclosure
Q: I missed two payments on my mortgage last fall due to the replacement of an HVAC system. I called the bank and asked for some help. They told me...
Bank’s appraisal fee stumps homeowner
Q: I have a question regarding a refinance. We had several unsuccessful attempts with two mortgage brokers because our house is located in a risky ZIP code and the appraiser...
Multiple rejections cause buyers to suspect agent foul play
Q I came to the U.S. from Eastern Europe four years ago with my wife. We have been looking for a house for some time but haven't found one yet....
Will settled lawsuit throw cold water on pipe case?
Q: I bought a new house in 1990 and have lived in it since. In December, I started having problems with burst water pipes, and I've had a plumber out...