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- 11/14/2008 - Real Estate News
Adding wife to title a wise move
Q: When my husband and I purchased our Georgia home in 2002, I wasn't working. The loan and title are in his name only. Is there any way to put my name on the title in case anything should ever happen to him? Is this something that could cause a prob... - 11/13/2008 - Real Estate News
Sex offenders have rental rights too
Q: One of my neighbors informed me that one of my newest tenants is a registered sex offender (I'm not sure how she found this out). He stated on his rental application that he had a three-year-old felony conviction, but he did not report details. Figu... - 11/13/2008 - Real Estate News
No occupancy, no insurance
Q: My widowed mother is quite ill and is in a nursing home. My brother would like to move into her now-unoccupied home in New Jersey. It is expected that once my mother's estate is distributed, my brother will have an inheritance more than sufficient ... - 11/13/2008 - Real Estate News
What happens if home fails inspection?
Q: If the house I'd like to purchase doesn't pass inspection, will the entire transaction be canceled and money refunded? A: Oh, if only life (and real estate) were so black-and-white -- being a grown-up would be so much easier! Unfortunately, home ins... - 11/12/2008 - Real Estate News
Easier ways to kill water hammer?
A previous column on "water hammers" struck a chord with two of our readers. One accused us of being "on the take" for suggesting that our homeowner might have to open a wall or call a plumber. Another offered another avenue to ex... - 11/12/2008 - Real Estate News
HUD hikes reverse mortgage loan limit
One of the most significant developments in the history of reverse mortgages occurred recently when FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery announced that a new single national limit had been reached, eliminating critical geographical boundaries for many sen... - 11/12/2008 - Real Estate News
Smart budgeting for any economy
When setting up your household budget, you have to think about big-ticket items, such as how much should you spend on your rent or mortgage payments, how much should you budget for utilities in a new home, and what will it cost you to buy homeowner or ... - 11/11/2008 - Real Estate News
Drain flies terrorize homeowners
DEAR BARRY: We have a major problem with drain flies under our house. We've called a plumber and an exterminator, but both say they've never seen this kind of problem before. We've also had the septic system pumped and inspected, but this doesn't seem ... - 11/11/2008 - Real Estate News
Home warranties not guaranteed
Q: I closed on a home in July. The builder stated that I have a one-year warranty on the home for repairs. Well, you know the story. The builder can't be reached to make repairs to my home. I haven't had the inspection I was supposed to have after livi... - 11/10/2008 - Real Estate News
Buyers, get into negotiating position
Bridging the price gap between home buyers and sellers can be a challenge in today's market. Sellers, many of whom have a hard time accepting that their home has lost value, often expect to sell for more than buyers are willing to pay. Buyers, on the o...