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Armchair Quarterbacks Can Create Expensive Risks in Home Sales Jun. 22, 2021

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: We are preparing to sell our home by owner and had it pre-inspected. The inspector flagg... Read More

Consider Renting in Today's Out-of-Control Real Estate Market May. 04, 2021

Dear Monty

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

6 Ways to Do-It-Yourself Home Search May. 03, 2021

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Dear Monty: We want to buy a home, but we have been outbid twice already. Agents say few homes are c... Read More

The Problems with Home Inspections May. 02, 2021

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Dear Monty: You have written numerous articles over time about different problems with home inspecti... Read More

Armchair Quarterbacks Can Create Expensive Risks in Home Sales May. 01, 2021

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: We are preparing to sell our home by owner and had it pre-inspected. The inspector flagg... Read More

Understanding the Home Physical Inspection Mar. 09, 2021

The Real Estate Expert

Over the years, home values have soared. Homes that used to cost $100,000 now cost well over $1,000,... Read More

Analyzing Your Physical Inspection Priorities Sep. 29, 2020

The Real Estate Expert

It is common practice when purchasing a single-family home to include a physical-inspection continge... Read More

Home Inspection Deal Breakers Aug. 25, 2020

The Real Estate Expert

It is common practice for a buyer to have a physical inspection when purchasing a home. Some sellers... Read More

Disclosure Obligation Jun. 30, 2020

The Real Estate Expert

Litigation alleging "failure to disclose" has increased over the last several years. California disc... Read More

Red Flags in Your Home Inspections Mar. 10, 2020

The Real Estate Expert

Whether it's a $300,000 condo or a $4,000,000 home, stuff happens. If you're buying a piece of real ... Read More

Knowing the Deal Breakers Jan. 14, 2020

The Real Estate Expert

All real estate agents love boasting that they've rarely had a property fall out of escrow. As every... Read More

Best Deals When Going on and off the Market Nov. 05, 2019

The Real Estate Expert

How long do I need to own a property to qualify for the $250,000 or $500,000 capital gains exemption... Read More

Shopping for a Bargain Is Not Your First Priority Oct. 08, 2019

The Real Estate Expert

The word "bargain" is not defined the same by all, and there may be reasons not initially clear as t... Read More

Home Seller Tax Break Oct. 14, 2018

House Calls

Ms. Lank: Please explain the IRS requirements regarding one-time $250,000 tax exemption when the eld... Read More