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8 Common Mistakes When Selling Direct to a Developer Dec. 10, 2019
1. Your neighbor next door or across the street sold to a developer 18 months ago. You call your nei... Read More
Ways to Avoid Escrow Fallout Dec. 03, 2019
Given our current market, buyers often act impulsively. That being said, there is a tremendous possi... Read More
Homebuyer Turn-ons and Turn-offs Nov. 26, 2019
Thankfully, not every buyer has the same taste. There was an old expression that people would use wh... Read More
Upgrades and Fixer-Uppers Nov. 19, 2019
If I'm making upgrades to a new home, is it reasonable to pay for the upgrades in advance? Yes, it i... Read More
New York Puts Trump in Rearview Nov. 12, 2019
The (mostly) charming family movie "Mr. Popper's Penguins" is about a divorced father living alone i... Read More
The Realities of Having an Estate Sale Nov. 12, 2019
People have many reasons for getting rid of their stuff, but most often, an estate sale is for exact... Read More
Are You Falling for These Financial Tricks? Nov. 06, 2019
Dear Readers: It's the rare person who doesn't occasionally fall into some poor financial habits tha... Read More
Best Deals When Going on and off the Market Nov. 05, 2019
How long do I need to own a property to qualify for the $250,000 or $500,000 capital gains exemption... Read More
Can You Use IRA Assets to Purchase a Retirement Home? Should You? Oct. 30, 2019
Dear Carrie: My wife and I are both over 63 and want to purchase a primary residence for our retirem... Read More
How Much Will a Builder Pay for Your Lot or Teardown? Oct. 29, 2019
The answer to what a builder will pay for a lot or a teardown is not as black and white as it may se... Read More
And They All Lived Happily Ever After Oct. 22, 2019
We are all in pursuit of the perfect life. Some things never change. Everyone loves the feeling of a... Read More
Best Time to Sell? Oct. 15, 2019
What is the best time of the year to sell my house? There may not be a best time of the year, but we... Read More
Shopping for a Bargain Is Not Your First Priority Oct. 08, 2019
The word "bargain" is not defined the same by all, and there may be reasons not initially clear as t... Read More
Ways to Keep Your Home When Money Is Tight Oct. 01, 2019
Things happen! That expression has been around for years, and it's very true. Many people have unant... Read More
My Last Column Sep. 29, 2019
It was December of 1975. My husband, Norman Lank, was a Realtor, with two dozen salespersons under h... Read More
Buyer's Market and Seller's Market Sep. 24, 2019
Q: Will a swimming pool add value to my property? A: Many years ago, swimming pools were not conside... Read More
Lake House Inherited Sep. 22, 2019
Dear Edith: Six siblings inherited a lake house in 1986. It has been enjoyed by all families for yea... Read More
The Many Decisions When You Inherit a Home Sep. 17, 2019
Inheriting a home comes with many responsibilities and important decisions. If you are notified that... Read More
How to Sell Sep. 15, 2019
Dear Edith: My wife and I are approaching our 80s and thinking about selling our cottage. It is on t... Read More
Start Pacing Yourself Financially Early on Sep. 10, 2019
As you drive down the typical residential streets in, say, Los Angeles' Santa Monica or Pacific Pali... Read More
