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Homeowners associations and condominium associations should all enforce their rules consistently and in a uniform manner.

Real Estate Matters: What happens when an association hasn’t enforced a rule for years?

September 7, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Q: What does the law say about an association rule that has not been enforced for years? What are the procedures the association board must take to enforce the rule?...

It can be confusing dealing with two lenders.

Real Estate Matters: Homeowner confused by lender’s request for payment after sale

August 31, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Q: I purchased a home on June 30 and was made aware in loan documents and by the closing agent that my loan would be serviced/transferred/sold to another lender. Also,...

If you're going to sell by owner, you have to watch your local market.

Real Estate Matters: Reader shares positive experience selling by owner, but it might not work for everyone

August 24, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Reader comments: I enjoy reading your column in our local paper. I sold my dad's house on Facebook in three days. No sign. No agents. No photos. I used a...

If needed, a court-appointed guardian will need use assets for the ward' s benefit.

Real Estate Matters: Family of man with ‘slight case of dementia’ fights over guardianship, rights to assets

August 17, 2023 at 2:42 p.m.

Q: My godfather was put into assisted living by his family. He has a very slight case of dementia. His sister wants his assets. He owns his home and several...

A tax preparer, accountant or an estate attorney can help navigate logistics.

Real Estate Matters: Parents seek best option to sell inherited estate to adult son

August 10, 2023 at 2:48 p.m.

Q: I have enjoyed your columns for many years. We have a situation where both of my in-laws passed away in the last several years. My wife was the daughter...

Most renters are usually bound by the agreement made with the landlord.

Real Estate Matters: Senior renter breaks lease due to medical issues, still owes penalty

August 3, 2023 at 10:52 a.m.

Q: I am an 80-year-old, semi-retired Realtor of 28 years. I recently rented an apartment in a rental apartment building managed by a professional management company. After a month in...

Creating an estate plan helps organize your financial and real estate assets.

Real Estate Matters: Homeowner transfers financial assets to living trust, forgets to transfer home

July 27, 2023 at 2:46 p.m.

Q: Our financial assets are held in a living trust. But I don't know if our home was ever transferred into the trust. Our real estate tax bill shows only...

If anyone needs assistance or clarification, a tax preparer or enrolled agent can help.

Real Estate Matters: Tax questions answered

July 20, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Q: I have a couple of capital gains tax questions regarding upgrades to my home. First, I had $400 worth of bushes installed last spring in my yard. What kind...

Associations can set rules, even regarding smoking.

Real Estate Matters: Condo association considers measures so smokers keep smoke contained within their own units

July 13, 2023 at 3:15 p.m.

Q: Our condo already prohibits any smoking in common areas or on balconies. Now it's considering demanding that smokers seal/close their air return vents — where smoke can easily pass...

Real Estate Matters: Homeowner struggles selling home FSBO, considers working with agent

July 6, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Q: I'm trying to sell my house fast in Colorado. Do you have any tips or suggestions on how to do it quickly and efficiently? I've already tried listing it...

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