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I am grateful that Redfin recognizes the value of my work. After 55 years in the same job and a lifelong learner I am still learning from my readers.
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Dear Monty: I just bought a home out of state and moved in October 2025 after saving almost $200,000. The house is in my dream location at the top of my budget as I’m retired on fixed income. I had…
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The 30 Days That Can Kill Your Home Sale, And No One Tells You Dear Monty: We just accepted an offer on our home and we’re relieved, but our agent told us “don’t celebrate yet”. She didn’t explain why. What…
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Reader Question: Just put an offer on a house, and we are under contract. The listing agent and seller are great friends, live on the same street, and have known each other for many years. They are friends with…
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Dear Monty: This is regarding a HOA/condo association in Ohio. The president and treasurer have not met with the residents in 2025. In 2024, a person was elected to serve on the board but was later told that the position…
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Dear Monty: We have a split level three bedroom – two bathroom house with one bathroom on the first floor and one in the basement. All the bedrooms are on the first floor. We are thinking of adding additional bathroom…
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Dear Monty: I submitted a land combination form to the county government. I want to combine two adjoining parcels of land. The municipality is now saying that ” by law,” my wife and I must submit photocopies of our driver’s…
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