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Leave During Open House Jul. 14, 2019
Dear Mrs. Lank: Our Realtor listed our house two weeks ago and now she is planning to have an open h... Read More
No Broker Involved Jun. 16, 2019
Ms. Lank: I have a family member who would like to buy my senior parents' home in a closed sale (wit... Read More
Oral Vs. Written Commitment Jun. 02, 2019
Dear Edith: I have applied for a mortgage loan to buy a house. I have been told by the loan counselo... Read More
No Broker Needed Apr. 07, 2019
We are looking to purchase a new primary residence and would like to sell our current home to our so... Read More
Payment in Arrears Jan. 13, 2019
Dear Ms. Lank: This past November, I made my normal mortgage payment. Then, in the middle of that mo... Read More
Condo-Selling Specialist Dec. 30, 2018
Dear Ms. Lank: Although I've bought and sold several homes, I always feel like I don't know what I'm... Read More
Answer From a Looky-Loo Nov. 18, 2018
Ms. Lank: Recently, someone wrote that one shouldn't attend an open house for decor ideas or just to... Read More
Lost With Golf Club Oct. 28, 2018
Hello, Edith: I want you to know that this letter has nothing to do with tax problems. Edith, I don'... Read More
Home Seller Tax Break Oct. 14, 2018
Ms. Lank: Please explain the IRS requirements regarding one-time $250,000 tax exemption when the eld... Read More
Choosing a Broker Oct. 07, 2018
Dear Ms. Lank: I am taking your advice to interview three agents before picking one to sell my home.... Read More
Big Gains and a New Broker Sep. 26, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: We bought 1,000 shares of Torchmark at $14, and after two splits, we've got 2,250 sh... Read More
Visiting Open Houses Aug. 26, 2018
Dear Edith: My significant other and I very much enjoy visiting houses to see what the owners have d... Read More
New Look at Newell Mar. 07, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: What happened to Newell? I bought 500 shares at $43 in September of 2017. My broker ... Read More
Pricing to Sell Mar. 04, 2018
Dear Edith: When we get ready to sell our home, should we pay for a professional appraiser or just r... Read More
Starting in Real Estate Jul. 09, 2017
Dear Edith: Is it possible to start a real estate career part-time? I have a good office job, but me... Read More
Shady Broker's Ponytail May. 14, 2017
Ms. Lank: I read your article about a couple trying to sell their house. Here's what happened to us.... Read More
How Much to Offer Feb. 05, 2017
Dear Mrs. Lank: We have been house hunting for several months, and we are ready to write up an offer... Read More
They Prefer Renting Jan. 29, 2017
Ms. Lank: We are 63 and 68 years old and still working. We sold our home and relocated across the co... Read More
Timeshare Worked Out Jan. 01, 2017
Dear Edith: I want to share my story and that of my siblings. There are three of us. We inherited a ... Read More
What to Look For Dec. 25, 2016
Dear Ms. Lank: We just put our home on the market without a broker. We'll take any offers we receive... Read More
