Finding a good agent to sell your home
Q: We are selling our home possibly next year and would like to know how to find the right agent to represent us. We will choose a few to talk...
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What do sellers have to disclose about old houses?
Q: My husband and I purchased our first home in 2011.The home is a four-story townhouse in Washington, D.C. Built in the 1880s, it has had many owners and updates....
Breaking refinance bottleneck would do a world of good
What if you could give the economy a huge shot in the arm without costing the taxpayers anything extra? What if at the same time, you could make it easier...
Some RE markets seeing tough competition on buy side
Q: We recently moved to Las Vegas and expected to have a very easy time finding a home at a great bargain. Our budget is up to $260,000, and we're...
Seller should help correct title company error — but should not have to pay to do so
Q: My father's property was sold in California a couple of years ago. I recently heard the title company that assisted my father in the sale. They told me that...
Getting credit utilization under control will make you more appealing to lenders
Q: I've racked up $9,000 in debt on a $10,000 line of credit, but I can pay it off at any time. I'm planning on moving this year and will...
Seniors: It’s almost always a bad idea to ‘deed’ your house to your heirs
Q: My husband is 85. He is on 100 percent VA disability, plus homestead exemptions. Our home is paid for, and due to the exemptions we pay no taxes on...
Underwater FHA homeowners already have clear path to refinance
Q: You mentioned on one of your radio shows that there would be a refinancing program coming available for FHA homeowners who have paid on time but are underwater. Do...
The ethics — and advisability — of a strategic default are situational
Q: Do you ever address strategic default on rental property? I owe $135,000 on a property that is worth only $65,000. A: Strategic default -- hardly any topic in real...
Good attorney is needed for a successful sale by owner
Q: I have a possible buyer for my home and am selling it by myself. There is no agent involved on either side of the transaction. What are my responsibilities...