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Are We Actively Preparing for Next Hurricane? We Should Be Jan. 07, 2019
Welcome to 2019! And, by the way, mark your calendars: Hurricane season begins June 1. Are Coastal N... Read More
Bright Breakfast and Dining Nooks Nov. 17, 2018
Your kitchen's dimensions and layout of and number of diners are the starting point to get the right... Read More
How Many Houses Should a Buyer See? Nov. 11, 2018
Dear Edith: The first day my husband and I were out looking at houses, we saw a home that we loved b... Read More
Residence Wrangling Nov. 05, 2017
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 26 years. I'm 19 years younger than he is. We are... Read More
Mixing Business and Pleasure Oct. 14, 2017
Dear Annie: My husband, "Chuck," and my best friend, "Lorna," partnered to purchase and remodel old ... Read More
Your Summer Vacation Home May. 06, 2017
The summer is quickly looming over us. Family discussions and decisions for what kind of vacation to... Read More
Worried About an LLC? Apr. 30, 2017
Ms. Lank: I have a question about limited liability company properties, or LLC properties. My neighb... Read More
Time Required to Save for Down Payment Feb. 13, 2017
Many potential homebuyers are now making sacrifices to save for that all-important down payment. Som... Read More
FHA Premiums Reduced Jan. 23, 2017
Good news for FHA bowers. Their required premiums have been lowered. Mortgage insurance premiums on ... Read More
Problems Surfacing in Housing Market Jan. 16, 2017
As the housing market nears full recovery, widening gaps along racial, socio-economic, and generatio... Read More
Younger Buyers Lead the Market Jan. 02, 2017
Today's younger home buyers are leading the pack in home sales in the middle regions of the country,... Read More
Home Flipping Is Down Dec. 26, 2016
Perhaps small investors are finally recognizing the risks involved in "flipping" homes. Or it may be... Read More
Buying a Home Can Be Traumatic Dec. 19, 2016
Many of today's consumers admit they are a bit fearful of entering into a home purchase or selling t... Read More
A New Housing Crisis Possible Oct. 31, 2016
Several housing leaders and agencies are now warning of a possible crisis looming in our market. The... Read More
Revival of Home Flipping Jun. 13, 2016
Despite rising prices, home flipping is increasing. It has increased 20 percent in the first quarter... Read More
Home Sales and Prices Will Grow This Year May. 23, 2016
Many prospective home buyers are feeling frustrated. They love the super low interest rates of today... Read More
New Program Will Reduce Mortgage Principal May. 02, 2016
A new program, now being finalized, will actually reduce the principal of mortgages for qualified ho... Read More
Clean Shoes Debate Causing a Mess Apr. 16, 2016
Dear Annie: "Clean Shoes in Wisconsin" objected to his sister-in-law asking him to remove his shoes ... Read More
The Early American Dream House Apr. 14, 2016
They demand granite countertops. We don't. They abhor 20-year-old kitchen cabinets. We don't notice ... Read More
