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Selling a Home After Spouse's Death Dec. 10, 2024
Dear Monty: I am a widow. Our home is mortgaged in my deceased husband's name only. Can I sell the h... Read More
Behind the FSBO: What Today's Buyers Really Pay Their Agents Dec. 03, 2024
Reader Question: How much would a buyer's agent charge to make an offer on a property not listed wit... Read More
Home Buyer Questions Agent's Actions Nov. 26, 2024
Dear Monty: My real estate agent bullied me into three price drops in 10 months, citing her experien... Read More
Home Buyer Questions Agent's Actions Nov. 19, 2024
Dear Monty: I made an offer on a home subject to the sale of my home. The sellers accepted the offer... Read More
The Smart Buyer's Guide To Evaluating Interior Paint Nov. 12, 2024
Reader Question: When searching for a new house, at what age should the buyer expect the interior to... Read More
Smart Sells: Your Presale Home Prep Guide Nov. 05, 2024
Dear Monty: We are going to sell our home, and we are confused about which improvements to make. The... Read More
Seller Confesses Misrepresentation 5 Days Before Closing Oct. 29, 2024
Dear Monty: It is five days before closing. The seller notified us today that they are having proble... Read More
Subdividing Family Property Requires Careful Planning Sep. 17, 2024
Dear Monty: If a 300-foot lakefront property is divided into two parcels — a 200-foot lot with... Read More
Is Ditching the Listing Agent Risky? Sep. 10, 2024
Dear Monty: My home is for sale through an agent. It has been over 12 weeks with no offers and few s... Read More
How To Buy a Small Parcel From Your Neighbor Sep. 03, 2024
Dear Monty: We intend to negotiate a lot line adjustment with a neighbor. The size of the parcel is ... Read More
In the Chaos of Moving, Finding Goodbye Aug. 31, 2024
I am moving to a new house a few miles away. Apologies to my neighbors who are finding out by readin... Read More
Joint Ownership With Family Members: A Blessing or a Curse Aug. 27, 2024
Dear Monty: Three siblings would like to purchase a home together. Two siblings make $30K each, and ... Read More
Measuring a Home by Square Feet Is Misleading Aug. 20, 2024
Dear Monty: Why is it that so many people rely on price per square foot? Simply put: A home with 12 ... Read More
Adverse Possession: A Term Every Homeowner Should Know Aug. 13, 2024
Dear Monty: Our neighbor's house, which was moved here, has been proven by a survey to sit on our pr... Read More
Advertising a Home for Sale -- When It's Not Aug. 06, 2024
Dear Monty: How can real estate agents use my mom's house, which isn't even for sale, as an advertis... Read More
Recruiting New Agents Is Critical for Real Estate Companies Jul. 30, 2024
Dear Monty: I have bought and sold several homes as a relocating employee. I have always been curiou... Read More
Family Home Transfers: Avoiding Pitfalls in Generational Property Handovers Jul. 23, 2024
Dear Monty: My daughter's future in-laws are long-term homeowners in one of the top California marke... Read More
Is Price History Vanishing From Real Estate Listings? Jul. 16, 2024
Dear Monty: For the past few years, I have seen price history on real estate sites such as Zillow. I... Read More
6 Ways Real Estate Agents Are Paid Jul. 09, 2024
Dear Monty: I am a middle-aged male who was recently laid off from a position. I have 20 years of ex... Read More
Root Invasion Threatens Home Foundation Jun. 25, 2024
Dear Monty: I bought a home 21 years ago on a corner lot adjacent to a city swimming pool. The entra... Read More
