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- 11/5/2008 - Real Estate News
Is rate lock wise in today's market?
Loan rates have been as staccato as the stock market. After the longer process of loan approval, when do you lock the loan rate? Will your 6.5 percent fixed-rate loan go up if you don't lock it today or should you gamble on the hope of a possible tick ... - 11/4/2008 - Real Estate News
Top reason to disclose property defects
DEAR BARRY: As a real estate instructor, I teach many programs on ethics and disclosure to agents and people preparing to become agents. These same subjects are often addressed in your column. From your perspective, what can we Realtors do to enhance o... - 11/4/2008 - Real Estate News
Stock declines hit senior hard
Q: My 84-year-old father (who is not in great health) bought into a senior living community several weeks ago, just before the market crash. He must pay the balance of what he owes, about $200,000 dollars, by the end of his first month, which is withi... - 11/3/2008 - Real Estate News
Staging tips that sell
Home prices have fallen and many homeowners are mortgaged to the hilt. This makes it difficult for some sellers to justify spending a penny to get their home ready for the market. However, the home-sale market is also very competitive in areas that are... - 11/3/2008 - Real Estate News
Foreclosures drying up flow of HOA fees
DEAR BENNY: I live in a 12-unit condominium complex. We self-manage. One of the units will probably be going into foreclosure in the very near future. What does the complex need to do to collect the monthly dues and yearly assessments once the unit is ... - 11/3/2008 - Real Estate News
Mortgage fright spreads like wildfire
The mortgage world has suddenly become very frightening to many people who have no real reason to be frightened. Their mortgages are in good standing, and they are not having any trouble meeting their payments, yet they are in distress -- in large part... - 10/31/2008 - Real Estate News
Concrete painting 101
Whether it's your garage floor, your patio or some other spot where that concrete slab could use some dressing up, a coat of paint might be just what's needed. The trick to a good-looking, long-lasting paint job on concrete is to select the right paint... - 10/31/2008 - Real Estate News
Defect disclosure can be slippery slope
Q: We sold our home in May and on the seller disclosure form we noted that we had had water in the basement. We always assumed the basement water issue was due to faulty gutters and an excessive amount of rainfall. The buyer now wants us to pay for wa... - 10/30/2008 - Real Estate News
Landlord: Lawyers too risky as tenants
Q: My wife and I have been turned down for a home we tried to rent. Our credit is good, our references are excellent, and we make more than three times the monthly rent -- but I'm a lawyer! The landlord told me she won't rent to lawyers, because she's ... - 10/30/2008 - Real Estate News
Buyers, be careful what you sign at escrow
Q: I am about to buy a home. I have heard that I should request a copy of my closing documents several days prior to my scheduled signing. What should I be looking for, and who can I hire to help me go over them? A: Whoever told you that gave you sound...