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Classic Ann Landers Jan. 08, 2017

Classic Ann Landers

Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to pub... Read More

Has Economics Failed? Nov. 01, 2016

Thomas Sowell

It is especially painful for me, as an economist, to see that two small cities in northern Californi... Read More

Land Contract and Homeseller Exclusion Oct. 16, 2016

House Calls

Edith: I read in your column that there might be no federal income tax for the sale of a longtime ho... Read More

The American Dream Oct. 12, 2016

Small Spaces

Since we are nearing the end of the presidential election season and have been discussing all types ... Read More

Cruelty to Black Students Sep. 21, 2016

Walter E. Williams

Last year's college news was about demands for safe spaces, trigger warnings and bans on insensitivi... Read More

Absentee Real Estate Investment Aug. 28, 2016

House Calls

Dear Ms. Lank: My son is interested in renting out his home, as he received a job offer in another s... Read More

A New Living Room Idea Aug. 24, 2016

Small Spaces

One of our significant rites of passage in life is leaving home. For many, this milestone begins wit... Read More

Safety When Showing Jul. 17, 2016

House Calls

Dear Edith: I read a column where readers asked whether they should show their home to people who se... Read More

Selling Out of State Jul. 03, 2016

House Calls

Ms. Lank: I recently read one of your columns in the paper. R and M.T. wrote that they inherited a p... Read More

The Streets Cannot Be a Home Jun. 28, 2016

Froma Harrop

The homeless can be scary people. They may block sidewalks, curse passers-by and aggressively demand... Read More

Can't Remove the Carpet Stain? Cut it Out! Jun. 20, 2016

Everyday Cheapskate

DEAR MARY: How can I fix carpet that has bleach spots on it? I tried using a fabric pen that's about... Read More

Proportions and Scale Are Critical in Small Spaces Jun. 15, 2016

Small Spaces

When it comes to interior design, you've got to get the size of your ideas right! Nothing is worse t... Read More

Divorce Changed Ownership May. 29, 2016

House Calls

Ms. Lank: I have wanted to sell my house for a long time, but my wife won't agree or sign the papers... Read More

The Cure for Expensive Cities Is Moving Vans May. 24, 2016

Froma Harrop

A funny thing didn't happen on the way to the digital revolution. It failed to empty out the citie... Read More

How Much to Offer May. 22, 2016

House Calls

Dear Ms. Lank: We are looking for our first home, and we would like some guidelines on how much to o... Read More

Use Your Walls May. 18, 2016

Small Spaces

If you live in a studio apartment or a micro-unit, storage space is often limited. However, you can ... Read More

They'll Only Buy If May. 15, 2016

House Calls

Dear Edith: We put our house up for sale last week with a realtor we think is pretty good. One thing... Read More

Will Changing Brokers Help? Apr. 24, 2016

House Calls

Dear Edith: My parents' house has not sold after being on the market for over 260 days. This week wa... Read More

Looked Without Their Agent Apr. 17, 2016

House Calls

HOUSE CALLS BY EDITH LANK FOR RELEASE: SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016 Looked Without Their Agent Dear Ms. ... Read More

Student Loan Bubble Keeps Growing Apr. 15, 2016

Daily Editorials

Stocks and housing prices have risen rapidly since the depths of the last recession, aided in large ... Read More