Inherit real estate without hiccups Posted: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 7:14 AM
2 options to take when holdout refuses to sign quitclaim deed Benny Kass Inman News DEAR BENNY: My wife has a problem you may be able to resolve. About 30 years ago her father died without a
Homebuyers, sellers still stuck in denial Posted: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 7:22 AM
Mood of the Market Tara-Nicholle Nelson Inman News Recently, the folks over on GOOD magazine's blog asked the question: Which class in high school or college impacted you the most? Why? Now,
A pro's take on attic ventilation Posted: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
A tip to properly exhaust hot air Paul Bianchina Inman News Q: My house currently has a continuous ridge vent in the attic and two gable vents (one on each end of the attic). However, it has
4 common real estate deal-killers Posted: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:15 AM
Emotions take back seat to money in today's market Dian Hymer Inman News In May of this year, the sellers of an architect-designed home in the hills above Oakland, Calif., received two offers
Reap benefits from cash-in refinance Posted: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:00 AM
Return on investment can beat other low-risk options Jack Guttentag Inman News Cash-in refinancing means putting cash into a transaction by paying down the balance, as opposed to cash-out refin
2 companies seeking short-sale strides Posted: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
New approaches to expediting process Steve Bergsman Inman News This past spring, the Treasury Department put into effect the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA), which provi
Bedbug problem bites at tenant Posted: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 7:28 AM
Rent it Right Janet Portman Inman News Q: One unit in our fourplex has a bedbug problem. The landlord hired an exterminator, who found a bug in two other units, so he recommends treating the
Buyer's deposit off-limits in failed sale Posted: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 7:44 AM
REThink Real Estate Tara-Nicholle Nelson Inman News Q: The buyer of our home took us right up to one week before the closing date and backed out, stating he found another home he liked better
Buyer beware of underfunded HOA Posted: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 1:34 AM
Home Sale Hindsight Tara-Nicholle Nelson Inman News Q: If I purchase a condo with a 97 percent occupancy in its complex with a monthly maintenance fee per owner of $500 per month, and three y
Neighbor vents over water heater noise Posted: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
DIY pipe extension may do the trick Bill and Kevin Burnett Inman News Q: Our neighbor across the street is complaining about the loud humming sound coming from our water heater exhaust vent
Tax strategy for unused vacation home Posted: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 9:10 AM
Convert to rental, then 1031 exchange to reap benefits Tom Kelly Inman News Mike and Claudia McIntosh have not spent one night in their mountain cabin in 2010. One of their sons was married in
Avoid landfill cover-up in home sale Posted: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
Must buyers be informed of defunct facility? Barry Stone Inman News DEAR BARRY: Our home is currently for sale and is located across the street from a landfill that is not currently in operat
5 vacation-rental need-to-knows Posted: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
New twists on security deposits, tax collection Mary Umberger Inman News Whether it's the state of the economy or because you just don't get around to using the place a lot, you may find yourse
Buyer seeks justice for faulty disclosure Posted: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:42 AM
Law of the Land Tara-Nicholle Nelson Inman News In the case Johnson v. Baum , Eric Johnson bought a home from David and Norma Baum in Des Moines, Iowa. The terms of the purchase contract prov
Common contingency hang-ups Posted: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 1:00 AM
Financing, move-in often succumb to tighter lending guidelines Dian Hymer Inman News Recently, buyers removed the loan contingency after the lender's underwriter told their mortgage broker tha
