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Real Estate Matters
This award-winning writer and nationally recognized real estate and personal finance expert educates readers with valuable insights on managing money and finding, financing, renovating and selling a home. Her package includes a feature article, general Q&A, financial Q&A related to real estate and a real estate law column co-authored by attorney Samuel J. Tamkin.
Real Estate Matters Samples
After the Housing Crisis: The More Things Change, the More Things Stay the Same
Much has changed in the world of real estate over the past 18 months. There are new tax credits, tax deductions, and tax laws relating to short sales and foreclosures.
Reverse Mortgages Have Some Kinks to Be Worked Out
Q: This comment is in regard to your recent column about reverse mortgages. It will become due when the seller leaves the home and the property will be sold. If the value of the home has gone down, the mortgage company will "eat" the loss.
ASK THE REAL ESTATE LAWYER
Q: I live in California and I have a first mortgage and a home equity line of credit with the same bank. I have been paying my loans on time, without any late payments.
Financial Questions and Answers
Q: We are buying a home and are set to close in a week. We are thinking of asking the seller to reduce the sales price because the home is actually smaller than advertised.
Home Sellers Helped By Grassroots Marketing
My friend Fred needs to sell his house -- fast. Fred just accepted an exciting job offer in another city. What's worse than trying to sell a home during the worst housing crisis since the Great Depression? Fred asked me for some advice.
Get a Job and Then Buy a House, Not Vice Versa
Q: I recently read two of your books and have a question. The buyer broker told me that I would not be able to buy a home in my new state without having a job and a pay stub from a job in the local area. I don't understand this.
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