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Where Would I Move and Why? May. 11, 2021
Times have changed, and people don't move around like they used to. It's a big commitment to sell yo... Read More
Consider Renting in Today's Out-of-Control Real Estate Market May. 04, 2021
Dear Monty: Is America in a housing bubble? We think today's out-of-control real estate market is cr... Read More
6 Ways to Do-It-Yourself Home Search May. 03, 2021
Dear Monty: We want to buy a home, but we have been outbid twice already. Agents say few homes are c... Read More
The Problems with Home Inspections May. 02, 2021
Dear Monty: You have written numerous articles over time about different problems with home inspecti... Read More
Armchair Quarterbacks Can Create Expensive Risks in Home Sales May. 01, 2021
Dear Monty: We are preparing to sell our home by owner and had it pre-inspected. The inspector flagg... Read More
Look for a Realtor Who Gives Excellent Advice Apr. 13, 2021
If you go to a doctor with a serious illness, she probably can't tell you with 100% certainty how it... Read More
What Does Today's Buyer Need? Feb. 16, 2021
What a buyer doesn't need is access to homes on the market. Chances are any buyer connecting with a ... Read More
The Job of a Real Estate Agent Sep. 22, 2020
If you had seen the question "What does a real estate agent do?" 20 years ago, you might have respon... Read More
Today's Buyer May Not Agree With Your Taste Jul. 21, 2020
Many homeowners take great offense hearing the truth about their homes. Times are changing very quic... Read More
It's the Net Dollars in Your Pocket That Matter Feb. 25, 2020
Imagine you are interviewing an outstanding criminal defense attorney and the first question you hav... Read More
8 Common Mistakes When Selling Direct to a Developer Dec. 10, 2019
1. Your neighbor next door or across the street sold to a developer 18 months ago. You call your nei... Read More
Enlist a Mediator To Find the Right Realtor Jul. 25, 2019
Dear Annie: I have two siblings with whom I have shared most everything. Now that my dad is slipping... 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
New Agent Wants Work Oct. 21, 2018
Hi, Ms. Lank: I am a retired science teacher, and I got my real estate license eight months ago. Whe... Read More
Suggesting an Agent Jul. 01, 2018
Dear Edith: One other piece of advice to a widow leaving a house to multiple children, especially if... Read More
No Advance Notice Jun. 26, 2016
Dear Edith: Would you help me settle a disagreement with my husband? Our house is listed for sale, a... Read More
Same Question, Asking the Wrong Person Mar. 27, 2016
Cash Instead of Update Dear Ms. Lank: We would like to sell our house. The bathrooms are old and dat... Read More
