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Reader Question: My husband and I renovated a home owned by my mother under the condition that she would sign the house over to both of us. We have completed the work. She does not want to sign the home ...

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Reader Question: Three years ago, we purchased a new home from the developer of a small suburban subdivision. We moved outside city limits to avoid the high property taxes and drama at city hall. We just learned that the city ...

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Reader Question: What is the disclosure responsibility regarding the construction or other known issues when buying a condominium unit using an agent? I looked at a condo development and noticed that the grade was not appropriate around the structure. Water ...

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Reader Question: What are the pros and cons of owning a second home? My wife and I have the opportunity to purchase a second home. I’ve spoken with the homeowner, who is a friend of mine. He stated that he ...

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Reader Question: I am pursuing a business startup that complements my family’s existing construction business. I have a little funding myself and some customers. I need to raise additional capital to grow and deliver the best service possible. My family ...

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Reader question: How can I find the best mortgage loan? Monty’s Answer: I answered this question several years ago, but it bears repeating. Comparing the cost of mortgage loans is a challenge for most mortgage shoppers. Do this before you ...

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Reader question: How can I find the best mortgage loan? Monty’s Answer: I answered this question several years ago, but it bears repeating. Comparing the cost of mortgage loans is a challenge for most mortgage shoppers. Do this before you ...

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Reader question: We tried to buy four homes in 2019. We missed on all of them. We live in one of the cities that always makes the news about multiple offers and a hot market. We were not happy with ...

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Reader question: I have been inspired to go into real estate investments since I recently lost my job. I don’t have any real estate experience. I don’t have a practical knowledge on how to leverage with OPM (other people’s money). ...

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Reader Question: My wife and I are in the process of downsizing. We have shopped neighborhoods and have chosen where we would like to land. In this process, we have had one particular agent show us five or six homes. ...

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