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Month: July 2013

  • “Madder than a wet hen”

    Reader Question: A husband came into my Realtor’s office and asked to see my condo. He signed a contract for my condo in Florida, without his wife seeing the property. Although the wife had nothing to do with finding the listing or seeing the property, on the contract, he added that he wants his wife…

  • 5 tips for singles buying first home

    Reader Question: I am going to look at my first house on Saturday. I am wondering whom the best person would be to take with me to visit. Is it better to go alone? Since you do not know my friends and family, both my dad and step-dad have done work on their own houses.…

  • Are your hands tied trying to close your real estate transaction?

    Reader Question: It is 5 days before closing. Today, the seller notified us the 3 unit building we are buying is legally only a 2 unit building. I do not want to rent an illegal unit, and we need that income to carry the mortgage. On top of that, there is a relative living in…

  • 6 good tips to prepare for an offer on your home

    Reader Question: Monty, we listed our home for sale about a month ago. Our agent just called to say she is expecting an offer later today. We have no idea how to handle this, but we want to be smart about it. Anything we should do to prepare? Thank you.  Carl and Megan H. Monty’s…