Month: September 2018
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You need a tragedy plan when you have real estate in case an owner died unexpectedly.
Reader Question: My husband passed away unexpectedly very recently. I lost my best friend, and now I’m losing my sanity. He handled all our finances. We own income property and other assets, but I don’t know where any documents are or how to find them. I asked for information many times, but he never gave…
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Six questions to ask yourself when changing houses
Reader Question: We are in the process of changing houses. Our home is currently on the market, and we are actively looking. It has only been two weeks, and we have had three showings, but no offers yet. Our agent seems to think that we are going to have a hard time getting an offer accepted…
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Listing agent fumbles – can I cancel the contract?
seller picked a poor agent and is seeking advice on how to cancel the listing agreement.
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Tips for dealing with real estate developers
Reader Question: My property on the east coast has been re-zoned to high density. I have received many solicitations from real estate developers. I suspect that they do not have my best interests in mind. What agents-real estate attorneys, must I consult? Monty’s Answer: My interpretation of your question is that you want help…
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Has the real estate market fully recovered?
Reader Question: Before the banks caused the 2008 meltdown, I purchased my home for $475K. Homes directly around me have recently sold for anywhere between $215K-$360K. Prices are finally rebounding here, and I have the most beautiful home in the area. Can I expect to make any money by putting my home for sale or…