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Dealing With Home Health Hazards and Unsafe Conditions Dec. 19, 2023

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Dear Monty: We are renting a house with moisture issues. The walls are wet in parts of the house, li... Read More

How to Upgrade to a New Home in a New City Nov. 21, 2023

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Dear Monty: We have concerns about selling our first home and buying our second. We had a horrendous... Read More

Five Options for Downsizing in Turbulent Times Nov. 14, 2023

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Dear Monty: I'm trying to decide what to do. I have a chance to buy a new home under construction. T... Read More

Agent Advice Creates Homebuyer Suspicion Nov. 07, 2023

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Dear Monty: My agent keeps telling me to submit offers of $100k over asking. Our price range is from... Read More

Rent to Own in the New Economy Sep. 05, 2023

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Dear Monty: We want a rent-to-own agreement on a house we jointly own with my husband's mother. The ... Read More

Moving: A Big Expense and All Risk Sep. 29, 2022

At Work

Q: Everyone moves at least one time in life, but did you know that according to the U.S. Census Bure... Read More

How To Help Detect Real Estate Fraud Oct. 19, 2021

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Dear Monty: I rented out my house to a couple I thought were married. A year later, they decided to ... Read More

Consider Renting in Today's Out-of-Control Real Estate Market Jun. 29, 2021

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Dear Monty: Is America in a housing bubble? We think today's out-of-control real estate market is cr... Read More

The American Dream Can Be Rented Jun. 10, 2021

Froma Harrop

As lockdowns sent city dwellers "fleeing" to the suburbs for more space, the prices of homes offerin... Read More

Living In a Rental Jan. 26, 2019

The Art of Design

In certain cities such as West Palm Beach, Florida; Atlanta; and New York City, after years of fligh... Read More

They Prefer Renting Jan. 29, 2017

House Calls

Ms. Lank: We are 63 and 68 years old and still working. We sold our home and relocated across the co... Read More

No Gift Tax Oct. 23, 2016

House Calls

Dear Edith: Can I give my daughter a $l4,000 interest in a rental property I own with a regular dee... Read More

Timeshare Sale Apr. 19, 2016

House Calls

Dear Edith: We currently own a vacation timeshare, but we are thinking about selling it. Can you dir... Read More

Wee Pals

May. 13, 2014

Positive Signals Point to Housing Recovery May. 12, 2014

Open House

The light at the end of the tunnel is so bright it's almost blinding. Home sales are in an upward tr... Read More

Renting to Pigs May. 07, 2014

Taking Stock

Dear Mr. Berko: What do you think of American Homes 4 Rent? I bought 300 shares at $17 in January. &... Read More