+ You should've had renter's insurance!
When dishwashers go haywire
+ Landlord losing out on $25,000 tax break
Why reporting rental income to IRS is so important
+ Interest-only home loans pave path to riches
New book explains how to build wealth by never paying off mortgages
+ Should home buyers make backup offers?
What to consider when making this type of offer
+ Change homes, move office, earn tax break
Realty Tax Tips-Part 3: Not all moving costs qualify
+ Prolonged real estate probate has inheritor worried
Titleholding method could be at root of 2-year delay
+ Real estate agents need to step up game in '07
As housing outlook brightens, sellers should be top priority
+ Home inspector ignores fire hazard, avoids lawsuit
Defect costs buyer more than $1,000
+ Preparing to buy in 2007
Choose an agent who's up to the challenge
+ Clarifying tax savings on vacation home
Realty Tax Tips-Part 2: Rent it and relax
+ Home sale between family has benefits
Seller financing offers great investment, easy financing
+ Paying extra mortgage principal online risky
Why money's not guaranteed to pay down balance, save interest
+ Coastal markets attract top real estate agents
Survey: San Diego team takes home most money, closes most deals
+ Home inspection industry sustains 'surprising' growth
With more practitioners come more lawsuits
+ Home-loan servicing gone awry
7 predatory practices that should be illegal
+ Super-sized homes fuel global warming
Architects step up plans to reduce greenhouse gases in new homes
+ Protocol for buying at foreclosure auction
Why negotiating with lender beforehand is a waste of time
+ Upscale garages 'in,' buyer incentives 'out' for '07
Predictions for this year's housing market
+ Gauging where housing market is headed
Diverse opinions on real estate future are common
+ Secrets to homeowner tax savings
New book explains unique benefits for property owners
+ Ladder safety, one rung at a time
Quick inspection can save a trip to the emergency room
+ $100K gift to buy real estate raises red flag
Being too generous has tax consequences
+ What to do when home listing expires
Wishful thinking will not sell your house
+ Property insurer refuses to pay damages in racial discrimination lawsuit
State Farm claims landlord's 'intentional' acts are a deal-breaker
+ Good news about inheriting real estate
No limit to number of properties receiving new tax basis
+ 5 home-sale negotiation tricks to anticipate
Sealing deal often harder than it looks
+ Can two homes be traded for one?
Tax rules make deal tricky
+ Navigating home inspection process
Poor representation can lead to failed deals, lawsuits
+ Payments scare home buyers into canceling deal
Can builder prevent couple from backing out?
+ New Orleans a jewel in Realtors' eyes
Despite destruction, hope for full recovery prevails
+ China's ironies
Modern housing projects continue as more Chinese head to urban centers
+ Empty nest puts new twist on Christmas
With kids gone, home sweet home takes on different meaning
+ Smoking inside apartment a hot-button issue
Can landlord legally ban such activity?
+ Difficulties for inexperienced home inspectors
Marketing services to Realtors helps overcome obstacles
+ Borrowers pay more when using 100% financing
Why putting money down is a better investment choice
+ Great reading for holiday home improvement
Wish list of handy books
+ Landlord entry a hot-button issue
Rules surrounding uninvited visits revisited
+ Condo developers drum up business with listings site
Buyers take their pick of pre-construction units
+ Smart ways to boost home's curb appeal
Expensive remodel not best way to invest money
+ Overpricing a home could lead to no sale
Sellers need to stay on top of rapidly changing markets
+ GMAC rolls out 30-year loan for Mexican homes
New administration committed to fostering foreign investment
+ The big bad house
McMansion fad will fade with time
+ Wobbly toilet a sign of wetter things to come
How to fix problem before unit springs a leak
+ Profile of a champion real estate agent
New book discusses 'dialing for dollars,' how to target clients
+ Feds deny tax savings on multiple home sales
Rule puts limit on how often exemption can be used
+ Superb real estate deals surface during holidays
Sellers benefit from pool of serious buyers
+ Mortgage rates fall, economy slows
Housing bubble talk on radar again
+ Slow market breeds inaccurate real estate ads
Methods to boost buyer traffic can backfire, hurt image
+ Life estate puts home sale on hold
Poorly written document gives tenant unlimited rights
+ Numerous ways that home sales fall apart
To save time and money, probe buyer before accepting offer
+ Realtor irked by disclosure advice
Says sellers aren't responsible for inspector's mistakes
+ Don't overlook metal when shopping for a roof
Material is nearly maintenance-free
+ Run-down home an invitation to fraud
Absentee landlords beware!
+ Sellers still unrealistic about asking prices
Why first purchase offer may be the best
+ Living trust streamlines real estate inheritance
Homeowner aims to eliminate probate worries for heirs
+ FICO score gains clout in rental market
Consumers' credit risk measured by 5 key criteria
+ Best time of the year to be a home buyer
Holiday season is the greatest gift for home shopping
+ Advertising dollars, trees clash in L.A. lawsuit
Must city pay billboard owner for blocked views?
+ Make money in any real estate market
New book names cities most susceptible to home-price declines
+ Investing in pre-construction home can be disastrous
Can man get $25K deposit back after builder goes bankrupt?
+ Mortgage credit to impact housing next year
Expect more frustrated sellers as lenders tighten standards
+ Modern home fixtures born, raised in America
Part 1: The rise of household brands
+ How to rid ex-spouse's name from real estate title
Is signing a quitclaim deed enough?
+ Leave your day job, become a real estate millionaire
Novice property investor reveals how he made the leap
+ How to sell property held in living trust
Process not as difficult as many think
+ Home seekers' big dilemma: buy now or wait?
Risk of price declines keeps many from dream homes
+ Homeowners: Year-end tax savings await you!
There's still time to sell, refinance, or prepay mortgage
+ How do appraisers calculate home's market value?
Three basic methods involved
+ Lawsuit erupts over lease-option purchase price
Tenant seeks arbitration to decide fair value
+ Partial real estate tax break granted for the right reasons
Some owners can't hold out 2 years before selling
+ Mortgage guidebook for beginners debuts
Loan closing, refinancing chapters provide good read
+ Buy worst house in good neighborhood for big profits
How serial investing can become a tax-free business
+ Last week's credit market worries all reversed now
Mortgage market commentary
+ Religious group hits snag in quest for new temple
County's denial of building permit triggers lawsuit
+ New reverse mortgage debuts in high-cost markets
Product lets borrowers tap more home equity
+ Buyer misses home inspection, problems snowball
Don't repair defects without first calling inspector
+ 'Manufactured' foreclosures an emerging threat to consumers
Don't fall victim to escrow abuse
+ Home builder reinvents communal California living
New projects mix privacy with sought-after features
+ Purchase price for lease-option debated
If home values rise, some believe sellers get hurt
+ Best way to hang pictures on plaster
Biggest concern: Will I crack my wall?
+ Listing agent keeps noisy vent hidden from buyers
Why neighbor's complaint warrants disclosure
+ Is mortgage repayment always better investment choice?
How taxes figure into decision
+ Your fall home-maintenance checklist
It's time once again to get ready for winter
+ Dog dies but landlord won't return pet deposit
What legal rights does tenant have?
+ Second-home tax benefits too good to pass up
Homeowner debates whether to sell or rent to mother
+ Neighbor's death puts end to driveway shortcut
How to create a prescriptive easement
+ How can home prices rise as sales sink?
A look at the difference between median, average values
+ Best ways to cash in on a buyer's market
When sellers outnumber buyers, be careful about overpaying
+ Labor report sends mortgage rates higher
Economic news wows bond market
+ Problems may arise when homeowner dies without a will
Probating properties eats up time, money
+ Allstate sued after valuing fire-damaged home at $25K
Homeowner fights insurer's lowballing, unfair appraisal
+ Pitfalls of contingent home-sale offers
Sellers should be careful with contract clauses
+ Insulating a crawlspace the Norwegian way
Reader unaware of potentially serious problems
+ Bad news for unrecorded real estate deed
Time limits apply in some states
+ Identity theft becomes homeowner's worst nightmare
Who gets $51K surplus funds after foreclosure sale?
+ Homeowners eye real estate exchange, hit legal hurdle
How long must home be rented before qualifying?
+ Borrower learns downside to option ARMs
Did broker make more by steering customer?
+ Five steps for selling home in a buyer's market
Good agent, inspection among keys to pricing right
+ Downside to land-contract real estate purchase
Payoff plans interfere with seller's timeline
+ What happens to homeowner's name on deed after death?
Matter gets complicated when written will is involved
+ What causes a reverse-mortgage lender to deny loan?
Retiree gets desperate after pension cuts
+ The importance of housing permits
Skirting laws can create big headache when it comes time to sell
+ It pays to understand private mortgage insurance
Home ownership made possible for more consumers, but at what cost?
+ Can property sellers cut agent's commission for poor service?
Agent thinks job is done after finding buyer
+ Homeowners facing foreclosure ask feds for help
Can couple appeal judgment to federal court?
+ College towns feed second-home craze
Perfect opportunity for son, daughter to live off-campus, maintain your investment
+ Buyers eye benefits of manufactured homes
New book explains pros and cons of dwellings
+ Do large-name lenders provide better service?
Part 2: Finding right mortgage at the right price
+ How to find a buyer for virtually any house or condo
Lease-options provide plethora of benefits
+ Absentee co-owner loses out on real estate tax break
Will this spell doom for expected sale profit?
+ Honduras emerges as second-home paradise
American emigrants discover nice people, cheap homes, awesome scenery
+ Is now a good time to remodel?
Several factors determine remodeling project profitability
+ Two-month bond rally hits bottom
Mortgage market commentary
+ Cities of tomorrow shaped by hybrid technology
Old way of powering cars is running out of steam
+ Legal loophole may let widow sell home tax-free
'Stepped-up basis' a sweeter alternative to 1031 exchange
+ Vacation homes reel in cash with hot tubs
Addition pays for itself quickly in rental market
+ Homeowner tackles tree invasion at roots
Damage to home can be cured without removing trees
+ Refinance not always best move for distressed homeowners
Repaying loan from friend puts equity at risk
+ Moldings are spice of home-improvement life
Finding the perfect look for a room makeover
+ Can judge force a real estate partnership buyout?
Co-owner wants cash for his share of farmland
+ Caulking gives plywood watertight seal
Annual maintenance key to effectiveness
+ 'House-rich' homeowner shouldn't take daughter's advice
Does reverse mortgage allow bank to gain control of house?
+ Determining home's market value
Web services, agents can help
+ Deck railings: Think outside of the wood
Metal, glass and canvas just a few options for creating a railing
+ How a real estate gift becomes a lose-lose situation
Unreasonable request leads to big taxes
+ Will sale of fourth-floor walk-up apartment be tax-free?
Pregnant owner claims hardship
+ Do-it-yourself doggie stairs
Canines seek easy access to Victorian bed
+ Electrical outlets should be disclosed by inspector
Outdated design legal, but problematic
+ Paying points may not benefit all borrowers
Mortgage term critical to determining where to allocate upfront funds
+ Designing home wreaks havoc on marriage
Decision-making tips help couples find happy medium
+ Can a reverse mortgage be used to buy a home?
Retiree hears rumors of no-monthly-payment situation
+ Basement water heater raises flood concern
Homeowner fears catastrophe if unit breaks down
+ Internet certification tarnishes inspectors' reputation
How can industry newcomer prove its credibility?
+ How credit cards affect home purchase
Excessive use, new accounts raise red flags
+ A clean deck is a happy deck
Choose from many cleaning methods
+ Fire in illegal unit raises safety concerns
Adjoining tenants seek ouster of landlord's druggie son
+ Flood victims fight Allstate over 'ambiguous' insurance policy
Denial of hurricane damage claim infuriates homeowners
+ Inspector seeks best book on common building codes
So many volumes, so little time
+ Operating abroad risky for U.S. mortgage lenders
Currency issues, lien enforcement are big drawbacks
+ Using brick veneers for a beautiful patio
Several ways to create a brick patio
+ Real estate inheritor jaded by probate fees
Simple estate could be eligible for discount
+ Reverse mortgages could solve long-term-care challenges
Task force proposes incentives for elderly homeowners
+ Homeowner's death highlights value of living trust
Woman's real estate wishes not honored by probate court
+ 'Perfect' house does not exist
How can I make sure I buy the right house?
+ Top 5 ways to buy a profitable house or condo
A little investigative reporting goes a long way
+ Beware of junk fees on home equity loan
Borrower questions charges usually paid by lender
+ Homeowner rescues real estate from tax sale
Supreme Court faults tax collector for improperly serving notice
+ Tax deduction difficult when name's not on title
Couple attempts to help parents tap benefits
+ Pros and cons of pre-emptive real estate offers
Waiving contingencies not a good idea
+ Probate properties offer profit potential
Lack of market exposure key to finding bargains
+ Tips for finding best fixer-upper houses
Neighborhoods make all the difference
+ Home buyers disadvantaged by dual agent
Can purchase be canceled after contract is signed?
+ Can purchasing replacement property avoid home-sale tax?
Homeowner seeks rental income during retirement
+ Seller financing great for disposing of second home
'Playing the bank' ensures tax benefits, favorable terms
+ How many home inspections does a buyer need?
One doesn't always do the job
+ Pros and cons of joint-tenancy home ownership
Surprising things can happen in dire circumstances
+ Slowing economy, the Fed and rate hikes
Oil prices, Treasury bonds play key role in policy stance
+ Chimney fixes vary in earthquake country
Rebuild offers best protection, but less expensive solutions exist
+ Unusual properties pose valuation challenges
How do you establish value when there are no comparable sales?
+ Home prices threaten Fed balancing act
Construction frenzy magnifies home-price risk
+ Six home-improvement tools top must-have list
Summer's a perfect time to start home projects
+ Unrecorded quitclaim deed could benefit former homeowner
Transferring property title not always a done deal
+ Gifting real estate may escape taxation
Situation depends on donor's history of giving
+ Wording makes big difference on real estate deed
Unclear titleholding method may shortchange co-owner
+ Washington state steps up fight against mortgage fraud
New fund lets prosecutors intensify investigations
+ New products make building outdoor decks easier
A look at the latest in do-it-yourself kits
+ Housing market may not tank economy
Uncertainty lingers with Asian, European banks
+ Eviction derailed when tenant goes missing
Owner seeks way to regain possession of rental
+ Consequences to co-signing mortgage catch some by surprise
Removing name from title won't release financial responsibility
+ Americans see real estate gold south of the border
Part 2: Manzanillo gains status as popular winter getaway
+ When title companies compete, consumers lose
Part 1: Consequences of a dysfunctional market
+ Homeowner deals with 'blistering paint' problem
Moist wood may be at fault
+ What happens when neighbor builds fence on your lot?
Professional survey reveals big miscalculation
+ Revocable living trust a homeowner's best friend
Transferring real estate has never been so easy
+ Recourse limited against last-minute home-loan fees
Listing agent takes $4,000 loss to save deal
+ Home warranty nightmare erupts over broken furnace
Homeowners advised to sue after footing replacement cost
+ Interest rates may have 'topped'
Inflation pressures expected to ease
+ Tips for preserving Victorian staircase
Replacing wood with brick, stone not recommended
+ Cutting sales commission may backfire on home seller
Buyer agents need incentive to show listing
+ Real estate titleholding method makes transfer difficult
Why won't recorder of deeds remove wife's name from title?
+ Elderly woman seeks quick cash for home repairs
Choosing between home equity loan and reverse mortgage
+ Do home buyers need their own agent?
Beware of dual-agency dilemma
+ Real estate rates retreat on jobs report
Inflation threat diminishes as wage growth slows
+ Condo developer's lie hurts resale values
Buyers' recourse limited without written proof
+ Foreclosed homeowners fall victim to new scam
Eliminate middleman when it comes to collecting money owed
+ Online mortgage shopping can mislead borrowers
Annual percentage rates make high-point loans look great
+ New book reveals negatives of real estate sales
Author takes shots at all involved parties
+ Building-permit corruption based on bribes
Issue involves more than a few 'bad apples'
+ Seller learns difference between appraised and market value
Stream of low offers confuses home seller
+ Removing paint without chemical stripper
Homeowner wants original, natural wood to shine through
+ Clearing confusion about foundation vents and mold
Homeowner finds questionable advice on the Web
+ Not all fixed-rate real estate loans created equal
Several types exist in today's market
+ First impressions are everything in real estate
Importance of curb appeal explained
+ Immediate threat of 7% mortgage rate disappears
Economists believe Fed's monetary policy is too tight
+ Outdated leases lead to confusion
Key problems include maintenance, pets, due dates
+ Look to Web when purchasing Mexican real estate
New site tackles questions, explains basics
+ Replacing home's siding a 'major undertaking'
Inspector addresses installation concerns
+ Why borrowers should pay off higher-rate mortgage first
Piggyback situation complicated by primary adjustable loan
+ How to avoid home-sale trouble with fixtures
Lawsuit could erupt if protocol is not followed
+ Pipe break leaves homeowners with insurance concerns
How to deal with floor, carpet damages
+ Innkeepers battle IRS over dual-use tax break
Property's business use must be 'exclusive,' judge says
+ Northwest region held out against Homestore
NWMLS one of few that did not join Realtor.com
+ Real estate appraisal a hard road for newbies
New book reveals good and bad about profession
+ Transparent real estate loan costs could be wave of future
Part 3: Understanding lead generation
+ Spring is best time for vital home repairs
Checklist to help your home recover from winter
+ Selling a TIC unit no easy task
Owner feels brunt of brokers' resistance
+ Retailer sues landlord over falsely promised neighbors
Can tenant rescind commercial lease for alleged fraud?
+ Homeowners with extra cash cautioned about paying off mortgage
Home equity credit line recommended as safety net
+ Widow faces uphill battle to claim wife's share of real estate
What if real owner's name is not on the deed?
+ Buying real estate for nothing down still possible
Several methods help minimize costs, maximize benefits
+ Tenants face eviction for late-rent-payment plan
Can landlord suddenly reject financial arrangement?
+ Single mom seeks loophole in $250K home-sale exemption
Can woman add teenage son to home title for extra tax savings?
+ Cracks in concrete concern new homeowner
Consult paving contractor before warranty expires
+ Home buyers take action after finding undisclosed defects
What to do if you feel the seller misled you
+ 5 key ways to avoid buying a bad condo
Renter population, homeowner dues become key issues
+ Understanding differences among condos, co-ops, PUDs
A lesson in common-interest developments
+ Gifting family home can be tricky process
Tax issues can complicate procedure
+ Home repair costs climb higher than anticipated
Home inspector estimates not set in stone
+ How to get home seller to pay for repairs
Buyer finds undisclosed defects
+ Squeaky floors can cause irritation for homeowners
How to get rid of the noisy annoyance
+ Who is liable for plugged gutter and water-related problems?
Landlord generally responsible for downspout maintenance
+ More information on damper-less fireplaces
Combustion air is key to dispel smoky smell
+ New homes aren't always perfect
Builder's warranty may save owners who didn't do pre-purchase inspection
+ Fluctuating market affects accurate home pricing
Guidelines for settling on price tag for your house
+ How to buy your next home for nothing down
'Hard part is making the payments'
+ Speculator investors make condo purchases risky
Pros and cons of buying a condo
+ Real estate inheritance runs into probate, tax issues
Is probate required to transfer property title after death?
+ Why 'smart home buyers finish rich'
New book explains best paths to home ownership
+ Holding an open house is good marketing strategy
More exposure means more potential buyers
+ More Fed rate hikes may not damage economy
Mortgage market commentary
+ 5 questions real estate buyers use to their advantage
Get a 'good deal' through curiosity, negotiation
+ When it comes to new homes, size really does matter
Growing trend shows houses have increased in square footage
+ Real estate tax break not likely if living in 2 states
Principal residence must be occupied for a set time
+ Bathroom wallpaper hides more than just bare walls
Moldy surprise causes problems for unsuspecting home sellers
+ How to sell 50% interest in a townhouse
Why contacting lender could be a mistake
+ House wraps are like anoraks for your home
Weather-resistive barriers help prevent cold air leaks
+ Real estate tactics put cash in seller's pocket
Part 5: Minimizing home-sale taxes
+ Unpaid child support could score real estate victory for divorcee
Ex-wife fights IRS for ex-husband's half of deed
+ Divvying up real estate difficult without name on deed
Lawsuit may be necessary to prevent losses
+ Cooling real estate market presents challenge for sellers
What choices are there for homes that aren't selling?
+ Investor seeks tax savings when trading up to new home
Situation complicated by multiple houses, rental depreciation
+ Victorian architecture: the good, the bad, the ugly
Applying the 19th-century style to today's homes
+ Apartment building owners seek fast way to save on taxes
Five-year rule applies to house acquired in exchange
+ Midwest baby boomers join birds in flight south
Southwest Florida becomes popular destination for retirees
+ Home buyers fear asbestos siding will hurt resale
Must condition be disclosed, corrected before selling?
+ Upfront mortgage brokers veer from traditional business model
Growing movement aims to improve loan shopping
+ 'Reality House' takes room layout to a new level
Prototype home aims to optimize space, simplify living
+ Severe rental restriction improves condo complex
'Grandfathering' existing rentals eliminates opposition
+ Craftsman-style bathroom needs serious improvement
Homeowner may be surprised by experts' advice
+ Rookie home inspector gets schooled in furnace liability
Simple advice can prevent future problems
+ Purchase mortgage or refi: Which is best?
Readers weigh in with interesting tips
+ 10 most overlooked real estate tax breaks
Realty Tax Tips-Part 8: A look at mortgages, moving, disasters
+ Creepy critters' removal falls on landlord's shoulders
But both sides must collaborate on solution
+ Remodeling basement into bedroom a feasability issue
Homeowner concerned about home built into hillside
+ Las Vegas home-buying spree pays off big time
Investors benefit from stellar job growth, affordability factor
+ The timeline of a home sale: what to expect
Plan to spend several months on 3 main tasks
+ Work at home, save a bundle on taxes
2006 Realty Tax Tips-Part 7: Home business tax deductions
+ Real estate inheritance escapes feds' greedy fingers
Part 3: Minimizing home-sale taxes
+ Baby Boomers become main target for home builders
Manufacturers aim to reel in buyers with new bells and whistles
+ Fix-up home seller shouldn't expect top dollar
Home's appeal may be limited to a small pool of buyers
+ Couple aims to pull off multiple home-sale tax breaks
Can three transactions be completed by 2010?
+ Real estate exchange best way to maximize savings
Realty Tax Tips-Part 6: How investors avoid profit tax
+ When creepy critters make your home their home
Signs of rodent infestations and how to get rid of them
+ Multiple lawsuits erupt in homeowner's insurance fiasco
Must seller's insurer repair defects discovered by buyer?
+ Homeowners lose in alleged Ameriquest misdoings
Putting a human face to a real estate nightmare
+ Why RESPA has failed to prevent real estate kickbacks
Part 2: The scoop on referral fees
+ Divorce settlement impacts real estate taxes
Sole homeowner fears capital gains dilemma
+ Investors cash in on real estate depreciation
Realty Tax Tips-Part 5: Pros and cons of owning properties
+ Bathroom dry rot formed from moisture-fueled fungus
Correct insulation, installation is best protection from future damage
+ Tips and traps of real estate negotiations
New realty handbook receives high praise
+ Mom dies, house in dad's name: What about stepped-up basis?
Rules for inheritance only apply when something inherited
+ Real estate rates approach 4-year highs
Market faces impact of Treasury bond auction
+ Big tax savings for moving costs
Realty Tax Tips – Part 4: How you can deduct some moving expenses
+ Real estate partners feud over dubious rental practice
Co-owner sues to ensure other principals play fairly
+ HUD lifts cap on senior-citizen reverse mortgages
Lawmakers now focusing on amount of cash that can be pulled from homes
+ Upsides and downsides to being a home inspector
Woman interested in entering field
+ Borrower recourse a hot issue in mortgage transactions
Homeowners take lenders, loan servicers to task
+ Comfortable home is in the details
Architects picks apart the fabric of abodes
+ Ex-husband lays claim to $250,000 home-sale exemption
Why moving out of home does not affect eligibility
+ Electrician takes 'irregular' path to repair stucco
Circuit breaker box leaves home with messy hole
+ Sewage fiasco casts doubt on home seller's honesty
Neighbors can likely prove seller knew of problems
+ Subprime, predatory home loans are not the same
Beware of steep upfront fees, interest rates
+ Propane an effective alternative to natural gas
Delivery, storage, and appliance options
+ Can landlord charge tenant $25 fee for rental damage?
Lease agreement dictated by local housing laws
+ Douglas fir a versatile flooring material
Soft wood category causes confusion for homeowners
+ Home seller disputes realty broker's $495 administration fee
Mishap paints agent in bad light
+ Contingent sale offers: how to keep everyone happy
A look at release clauses, time limits
+ Sluggish economy takes real estate rates lower
Weakness linked to consumer credit, HELOC reports
+ How to control home's shop dust
Wide variety of dust collection and filtration systems available
+ Finding the right real estate agent to sell home
Why a family member may not be the best choice
+ Must home seller disclose noisy neighbors?
Possible price reduction causes hesitation
+ New homeowner tax book explains income tax benefits
Just in time for 2006 tax season
+ Convincing a stubborn homeowner to sell
Many times, good things come to those who wait
+ Time to replace the roof
Telltale signs of age with popular roofing materials
+ Don't keep a mortgage just for the tax deduction
Homeowners may be wasting money
+ Real estate inheritors fight for slice of property pie
Living-trust fiasco pits siblings against each other
+ How to find past market value of a property
Homeowner not advised to go it alone
+ Real estate listing requirements now more detailed
Market that favors buyers currently asks more from sellers
+ Is open house effective way to market real estate?
Homeowner gets discouraging advice
+ The nation's best home mortgage lender
Answer may be surprising
+ Home sellers beware: Undisclosed info comes back to bite
But owners should use caution on how they disclose
+ Government requirements for disclosure fail to make the grade
Federal ARM mandated disclosures fall short of being useful
+ 'House Poor' a profitable read for home buyers
Fact-packed book surpasses misleading title
+ America closes doors to architectural expression
A look at how the trend evolved
+ No pro-ration if spouse doesn't meet home occupancy test
Question on capital gain rule for home sale
+ Landlord sued for negligence in gang shooting
Did property owner have a duty to protect tenant from violence?
+ Can separated couple sell two houses in one year?
Length of occupancy in principal residence a key determinant
+ Reader gets schooled on real estate tax breaks
No need to live five years in home to claim exemption
+ Six key real estate negotiation tips for buyers, sellers
Determining other party's motivation paramount to success
+ How can I find a larger rental without paying rent twice?
More time to look can lead to paying less in the end
+ Homeowner seeks real estate tax breaks on multiple homes
Significant amount of time must pass to qualify
+ Removing asbestos siding reveals 'hole' new problem
Which materials best fill nail holes?
+ Pros and cons of buying real estate on a land contract
Judgments against seller could kill deal
+ Understanding choices in mortgage insurance
Part 6: Finding the right home loan
+ The 10 best real estate books of 2005
Topics cover investing, renovation, reverse mortgages
+ Potential home buyer needs legal 'out'
How to avoid repercussions of breaking a lease
+ Divvying up inherited real estate incites family feud
One sibling abuses long-term occupancy rights
+ Wet ceilings evidence of hidden surprise
Homeowner discovers buried air ducts
+ When is it advisable to sell your home 'as is'?
Transaction has pros, cons for consumers
+ Home sellers reap top dollar during the holidays
Short supply of buyers changes game plan
+ How to find a good real estate attorney
Learn to tap local resources
+ Can unique loan affect calculation of real estate tax?
Landlord concerned with growing mortgage balance
+ Dryer venting a serious necessity
Vent inefficiency can pose safety hazards
+ Code confusion sparks water heater dispute
Is 18 inches really 18 inches?
+ How long should you take to pay off your mortgage?
Part 4: Finding the right home loan
+ Unpaid taxes impede real estate sales proceeds
'First in time, first in right' determines who receives profits
+ How to make money on real estate foreclosures
New book called 'brilliant,' with some 'misleading' parts
+ Overpricing can be risky for real estate sale
Why an accurate value is so important
+ Students prove solar-powered utopia does exist
Competition showcases 'ingenious' technological innovation
+ Slowing housing market and the bond spread
Mortgage market commentary
+ Fast real estate profits require elbow grease
Part 3: How to start investing in real estate
+ Female factor changes face of new-home buying
Builders tune in to home features women want most
+ Beware of agents who want faster home inspection
Efficiency beats out speediness on any day
+ Best ways to learn real estate's market value
Buyers use Internet, agents to their advantage
+ Can landlord invest tenant's security deposit?
1-year bank holding period presents dilemma
+ How to earn up to $250,000 tax-free every 24 months
Profile of a 'serial home seller'
+ Will refinance lessen homeowner's real estate tax deduction?
Benefits of lower interest rate, no mortgage insurance go undetected
+ Strange property management book has pros and cons
Valuable facts lack real-life examples
+ Building permits pay off for sellers
Guard yourself against additional work and expenses
+ Fed poised to put brakes on economy
October data come in strong; interest rates advance
+ Single-family homes best spot to sink money
Part 2: How to start investing in real estate
+ Trade show reveals latest in kitchen design
But will remodel cost you a fortune?
+ Lifesaving smoke-alarm standards slow to take hold
Why does code enforcement vary so widely?
+ Tenants-in-common hit snag with real estate tax break
Recent condo sale impedes one owner's eligibility
+ Six home buyer mistakes to avoid
Why are buyer's agents, contingencies so important?
+ Beware of last-minute real estate transaction fees
Profits go to brokers, not agents
+ Faux rock gets heave-ho in fireplace remodel
Some conditions make removal problematic
+ When home buyer can cancel sale and get deposit refund
Purchase offers can be contingent on mortgage terms
+ Real estate loan overcharges run rampant
Part 1: Smart mortgage shopping
+ How to paint knotty pine and concrete
Preparing surface and choosing the right product
+ Plumbing fixes eliminate sleepless nights
Tips for soundproofing sump pump, pipes
+ Note to real estate pros: Keep careful records
Proof needed to qualify for unlimited rental property tax loss deductions
+ Successful realty negotiator reveals insider secrets
Book explains art of the real estate deal
+ Downsizing to mobile home may be wrong move
Older couple concerned about existing mortgage, retirement
+ Window replacement raises controversy at condo complex
Homeowner upset over special assessment
+ How to avoid homeowner's insurance cancellation
Lessons from Hurricane Katrina
+ Can hot market lessen real estate agent's value?
Do-it-yourself sellers learn the hard way
+ Real estate book helps agents boost earnings
Top producers' success techniques shared
+ Real estate recovery complicated by 'life estate'
Remedies exist for tenant who neglects house
+ Inflation puts Fed in the hot seat
Markets predict tighter monetary policy
+ New tax law irks couple in real estate exchange
Holding period nonexistent in 2002
+ Landlord sues major retailer for unpaid rent
Is Sears-Roebuck liable if it didn't sign lease extension?
+ Cost recovery questioned in bathroom remodel
Don't rely on real estate agent's advice
+ Pitfalls of kitchen remodeling revealed
New book helps overcome obstacles
+ Why shop for a real estate loan online?
Part 1: Home buyers score on the Web
+ Safety a key concern with temporary electrical wiring
Vital information for remodel, construction jobs
+ Must tenant provide landlord with proof of renter's insurance?
Demand a deal-breaker for some
+ Soundproofing house walls
What you need to get started
+ Home inspector recommendation fuels suspicion
Buyer fears best interest may be compromised
+ Who's entitled to buyer's deposit in failed real estate deal?
Legal ramifications may surprise you
+ Childproof family room doesn't have to be 'Plain Jane'
Designers find happy medium between comfort, function
+ Deconstructing real estate exchanges
Tax-deferred deals get 'downright easy'
+ Finding a fix for squeaky floors
Source of noise may be loose nails
+ New book tackles real estate foreclosure buying
Case studies make for great reading
+ Katrina and mortgage lender forbearance
What happens to borrowers caught by hurricane?
+ Mortgage brokers struggle with consumer distrust
Part 3: How do we fix our mortgage system?
+ Multihead showers offer latest in luxury bathing
Creating your dream bathroom
+ Smart son reaps real estate tax benefits of parents' home
Tricky part is adding name to title
+ Cure found for urine-stained floors
Linoleum or vinyl may be the answer
+ 20 great questions every home buyer should ask
New book covers purchase basics
+ Real estate tax break hinges on wife's primary residence
Couple needs $500,000 exemption to escape taxes
+ Katrina's fury won't impact interest rates
Fed more concerned about rising energy prices
+ Senior co-ops: The new housing rage
Real estate trend spreads from Midwestern states
+ Asbestos tile disclosure irks home sellers
Agent warns of possible legal ramifications
+ Real estate settlement services take bite out of borrowers
Part 1: How do we fix our mortgage system?
+ Home purchases grow riskier in hot housing markets
Is it wise for buyers to waive contingencies?
+ Cellular phone network impacts real estate values
Can city bar antenna construction at country club?
+ Condo board treasurer puts community at risk
Audit reveals inadequate reserves for emergencies
+ Why isn't private mortgage insurance tax deductible?
Federal government claims revenue shortfall
+ Big mistakes every homeowner should avoid
How can someone forget to record deed, pay property taxes?
+ Second-home purchase gets easier for veterans
But original VA loan must be paid off to qualify
+ Simple-interest real estate loans offer savings
Late payments should be avoided at all costs
+ How should borrower divide home-sale proceeds with investor?
Friend who put up down payment should get more than 20%
+ Historic French villa plagued by design problems
Intimacy, function lacking in oversized rooms
+ Professional inspection vital for new-home purchase
Recently built house not a guarantee of perfection
+ Rental income rules spelled out for vacation homes
Avoiding tax depends on part-time, full-time status
+ Permit check recommended for original home
Liability issues concern inspector
+ Stepped-up basis a blessing for real estate inheritors
Little or no taxes owed government after sale
+ Five easy steps to buying profitable real estate
Shoppers use repair costs, seller financing to their advantage
+ Architecture brings childhood memories to life
Dreamin' of a neighborhood long gone
+ Land grab avoided with owner's title insurance policy
Neighbor claims farmer is using property unlawfully
+ How to find and create your dream home
New book offers ideas on trading up, remodeling
+ Why isn't my home selling?
Lowering asking price can be a hard sell for some
+ Fixed-rate home loans escape Fed's wrath
But rising cost of money has some fearing recession
+ Multigenerational families search for sanity under one roof
Study reveals problems with conventional home design
+ First-time buyers get guidance on real estate purchase
Excellent credit may make up for no down payment
+ Home buyers fall victim to listing agent's dirty trick
But marketing tactic is perfectly legal
+ New book schools sellers on home inspections
Right preparations secure top-dollar sale
+ Savvy home buyers turn inspection report into cash cow
Sellers agree to 'repair credit' after major defects uncovered
+ Job gains push real estate rates higher
Fed expected to hike key funds rate Tuesday
+ Beating home's summer heat
Whole-house fans offer great alternative
+ Apartment building owners face roadblock with equity loan
Second mortgage would pay for needed repairs
+ Shingle roof scares home buyer into canceling purchase
Home inspector's words at center of controversy
+ Real estate speculators put kibosh on couple's condo purchase
New development units tied up by greedy investors
+ Real estate consumers take gamble with pre-emptive offers
Benefits of open-market competition not available
+ Real estate gems abound during late-peak sales season
Low rates, new loan products foster favorable environment
+ Senior-citizen homeowners prime candidates for seller financing
Retirement income an attractive benefit
+ Generation Y makes big impact on new-home market
Changing preferences will reshape how homes are built
+ Sunroom teardown casts home inspector in bad light
But time lapse, hasty repair hurt homeowners' situation
+ Why is refinance shopping easier than purchase-loan shopping?
Borrowers benefit from no-cost options, right of rescission
+ How to save when buying real estate title insurance
A few questions could unlock door to discounts
+ When is mold considered a health-and-safety issue?
Tenant unsure of how to start remediation process
+ Best ways to rid real estate of puddles
Learn how to install drain, level walkway
+ Real estate buyers profit with lease options, subject-to deals
New book reveals how to find best bargains
+ Real estate foreclosure crisis inspires desperate measures
Home Owners Loan Corp. II: A fable
+ Fed's action finally expected to hike long-term rates
Economic slowdown 'nowhere in sight'
+ New ranges, cabinetry improve kitchen design
Appliances get safer, more efficient
+ Condo conversion craze puts renters' rights to the test
Tenant resources prevent housing-law misunderstandings
+ House-rich, cash-poor seniors lead exodus to upscale rentals
Resort-style communities offer fun and friendships without maintenance concerns
+ Improper ventilation creates wealth of subfloor problems
Many homeowners mistakenly believe crawlspace should trap heat during winter
+ Couple's separation raises questions about real estate tax break
Homeowners want to sell home several years down the road
+ Deck-care mysteries solved
Best material, washing and staining advice
+ Air conditioning problems leave tenant hot under the collar
How quickly must landlord fix broken unit?
+ Grout removal easy with the right tools
But project calls for serious time, labor
+ Not all home sellers equal in a hot market
What you should know when selling in overactive markets
+ Tax breaks come to those not on real estate title
Certain restrictions apply
+ Unvented propane shop heater puzzles consumer
Burning natural gas or propane requires oxygen
+ Condo homeowner's association hit with 'groundless' lawsuit
Who should take responsibility for an indoor plumbing leak?
+ Can homeowner upset foreclosure sale to a speculator?
Lawsuit based on alleged oral agreement has no legs
+ Family dispute puts retiree in real estate tug of war
Ungrateful son won't let mom sell her home, move to lifecare center
+ Surprise fee revealed when canceling private mortgage insurance
Borrower questions legality of such a charge
+ Can fire insurer cancel policy due to falsified application?
Property owner meets resistance after filing arson claim
+ Will renters insurance pay for damage to rental unit?
Landlord must address issue before tenant buys policy
+ Architecture's full of fabulous fakes
Economics, technology drive trend
+ Lender-paid mortgage insurance a good deal for borrowers
New option incurs fewer costs than piggyback loans
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+ 3 paths to take when facing foreclosure
What's the best way to avoid ruining my credit?
+ Shower door installation not a place to skimp
Proper protocol eliminates safety hazards
+ Must home sellers disclose dying tree?
Future removal will likely cost buyers thousands of dollars
+ Don't rush decision to use builder's lender
Financing issues with new homes
+ Tips for cleaning baseboard heaters
Simple task essential for winter efficiency
+ Sellers, listing agent responsible for missing home fixtures
Walk-through inspection would have averted nightmare
+ Furnace ducts need full-service cleaning
Homeowner tired of dust, but worried about asbestos
+ Home renovations that pay off
New book discusses best upgrades for kitchens, bathrooms
+ $750K mortgage fraud too sweet to pass up
Sellers without any purchase offers are most likely to participate
+ Kitchen facelift starts with cabinets
Tips on sizing, accessories, pricing
+ Another sleepless night in Rentersville
What rights does tenant have regarding noisy neighbors?
+ Dog-injury victim faces setback in lawsuit
Should landlord have known terrier had mean streak?
+ Beware of disappointing home-buying book
Sections on credit scores, inspections reveal author's inexperience
+ Reason for selling is none of buyer's business
Agent says it's intrusion, others say information will benefit all
+ Do I qualify for $250,000 home-sale tax break?
Realty Tax Tips-Part 1: Rules for occupancy, divorce, death
+ Oil, retail sales add grease to housing
Mortgage market commentary
+ Real estate sold at tax sale in tug of war
IRS redemption time limit at heart of lawsuit
+ Recurring wall cracks mystify< |
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