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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
What will happen to the housing market?
If you're wondering what will happen to the housing market in the near future, the answer is: not much.
Repairing Credit Begins with Examining Reports
Q: I have made some bad credit mistakes, due to my stupidity and the fact that I am not educated in financial matters. I am looking to buy my first home.
ASK THE REAL ESTATE LAWYER
Q: My parents "gifted" their house to us over five years ago to avoid having the home sold to pay for Medicaid expenses. My four siblings and I own the home, but the home is occupied and used by my parents.
Financial Questions and Answers
Q: My son bought a Ft. The property is worth about half of what he paid for it and he can barely make payments without a roommate.
Pay Off Investment Property or Pay Off Primary Residence?
I got a call from a reader the other day who was trying to decide if she should pay off her investment property or pay off her primary residence.
If Your Builder Isn't Flexible on Contract, Beware
Q: We had signed a contract with a national builder about three years ago, but it fell through. We're worried that the builder's contract is one-sided. Most builders will not accept suggested changes.
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