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I’ve spent over five decades in real estate, as an agent, broker, developer, consultant, and national real estate advice columnist. Through helping in more than 20,000 home transactions, I learned one thing: buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be confusing.
DearMonty.com exists to give you clear, unbiased guidance so you can make confident decisions — without pressure, sales tactics, or hidden agendas.
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When buying a home it is important to verify lot lines. Avoid angst in the future when you build a fence on your neighbors property.
Continue readingReader Question: I recently sold a home, and the buyer didn’t have enough money for closing costs. They asked me to sign papers that raised the purchase price $5,000. I want to know because the buyer got $1,000.00 of…
Continue readingReader Question: My father doesn’t know how to evict a relative from a rental property. It was to be temporary, but it has been four years now. I know that they didn’t sign a lease, and they don’t have anything…
Continue readingOur reader this week asks about a deadline for receiving an answer to an offer to purchase a home. It is a simple question but leads to the realization that potentially there are many deadlines to follow. This instant is where planning is required up-front to avoid a stressful and frustration filled experience. The expression “the devil’s in the details” may have originated in a real estate transaction.
Continue readingA brief overview of the issues involved in rising home prices in new developments. Is America pricing the middle class out of home ownership? Zoning is a fractured and complicated issue.
Continue readingReader Question: We are empty nesters nearing retirement. We are considering a major remodel of our home that would involve some destruction, an addition, and a total makeover, including a new kitchen, bathrooms, floor coverings, lighting, and more. The thought…
Continue readingA home seller asks if an appraiser, or a real estate agent should set the price on a home. The answer is using one person, regardless of type of license is very risky.
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