Recent Articles from Richard Montgomery
Is a DIY major remodel a good idea?
Reader Question: Is a do-it-yourself remodel a good idea? We have outgrown our home as our children are growing up and need more room. We want to add about […]
The pros and cons of the right-to-cure clause
Reader Question: We are making an offer on a home. The inspection contingency has a right-to-cure clause where we give the seller the right-to-cure any defects found or deny […]
Is 2021 a good time to sell our home?
Reader Question: Is 2021 a good time to sell our home? We are in our late 50s. Our kids are grown and on their own. Our health is good, […]
Nine steps to take when pricing your home for sale
Reader Question: We are planning to sell our home. In researching the subject, the standard advice is to call a real estate agent. We get that, but from a […]
The 5 different methods to sell your home
Reader question: It appears there are different methods to sell your home today. We haven’t bought or sold a home for 30 years. Back in the day, we would […]
Do open houses help find a buyer?
Reader Question: We recently put our home up for sale. The presentation was very professional, and we both liked the agent. The emphasis was on how much the real […]
Do homebuyers pay a commission when buying a home?
Reader Question: We are planning on buying our first home in 2021. We do not pay a commission when we buy a home. Are we correct? Monty’s Answer: Who […]
Five different home pricing strategies when selling a home
Reader Question: We want to know about different home pricing strategies when selling. We will be selling our home in the spring. We have had an appraisal, two agent […]
The 5 different methods to sell your home
Reader question: It appears there are different methods to sell your home today. We haven’t bought or sold a home for 30 years. Back in the day, we would contact […]
Eight critical factors FSBOs should consider
Reader Question: We will be selling our home in the coming months. We have considered selling on our own. We have a friend who sold on their own and […]
Ten tips to buy or sell your home during COVID
Reader Question: We are planning to sell our home come spring. We have noticed surging home sales across the U.S., so we know home sellers are active in the […]
Seven points to consider when buying during COVID
Reader Question: We are thinking of buying a home. We have saved a substantial down payment by living frugally for 15 years. We both have good jobs. The thought of […]
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