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When First Jumping Into Rental Real Estate -- Be Very Careful Mar. 14, 2023

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: I want to buy my first rental property with my husband. We plan on purchasing with cash ... Read More

Pools Are for Rent Around the Country, so I Took the Plunge Jul. 23, 2022

Stephanie Hayes

The sound of dogs barking signaled we were at the right place. We were at somebody's house to use th... Read More

Living In a Rental Jun. 11, 2022

The Art of Design

In certain cities such as West Palm Beach, Florida; Atlanta; and New York City, after years of fligh... Read More

Have We Got a Home for You! May. 26, 2022

Lenore Skenazy

Now that rents are ostensibly 25% higher than just a year ago, some home-hunters are complaining it'... Read More

The Wrong Way to Transfer a Real Estate LLC Feb. 01, 2022

Succeeding in Your Business

"My father died last year owning four residential properties in our area. Three of the properties we... Read More

Live Your Dream. Everybody Loves a New Home Mar. 16, 2021

The Real Estate Expert

Times have changed, big time. Back in the day, people searched for a small home with the potential t... Read More

Public Library Services You May Not Know About That Can Save You Money Sep. 21, 2020

Everyday Cheapskate

My adult children are big on borrowing stuff from their parents. And, from time to time, they may fa... Read More

Living In a Rental Jan. 26, 2019

The Art of Design

In certain cities such as West Palm Beach, Florida; Atlanta; and New York City, after years of fligh... Read More

That Pesky 'Oil Change Required' Light Feb. 24, 2018

Katiedid Langrock

"Just ignore that," the woman at the car rental place said. I looked at the light-up orange icon. Th... Read More

Hurricane Damage Oct. 15, 2017

House Calls

Dear Edith: We are buying a house in Cape Coral, Florida, and are supposed to close soon. The seller... Read More

Selling on Their Own Dec. 04, 2016

House Calls

Dear Edith: We are just starting to sell our house by ourselves. The idea is that by eliminating the... Read More

Beware Tricks Just Waiting to Be Played on You Nov. 14, 2016

Everyday Cheapskate

We know to protect our personal identification and lock our doors at night, and we're learning from ... Read More

Absentee Real Estate Investment Aug. 28, 2016

House Calls

Dear Ms. Lank: My son is interested in renting out his home, as he received a job offer in another s... Read More

Investing in Land May. 08, 2016

House Calls

Dear Ms. Lank: My wife and I have thought for some time about becoming real-estate investors. Do you... Read More

Fair Is Good, but Should a City Decide Which Startups Are OK? Aug. 17, 2014

Debra J. Saunders

I've never used Airbnb. I'm not proud of my failure to dive into the sharing economy. I know it's la... Read More

New Wheels Jul. 26, 2014

Katiedid Langrock

I have a Starbucks drive-thru nemesis. I've been in line directly behind her four times, despite my ... Read More