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Will a New Kitchen Pay Off -- or Eat Into Your Equity? Jul. 22, 2025
Reader Question: Would remodeling our outdated kitchen increase the value of our home? We do not pla... Read More
Pope Leo XIII Rejected Socialism and Defended Private Property May. 14, 2025
When Pope Leo XIV addressed the College of Cardinals two days after he was elected to the papacy, he... Read More
When First Jumping Into Rental Real Estate -- Be Very Careful Mar. 14, 2023
Dear Monty: I want to buy my first rental property with my husband. We plan on purchasing with cash ... Read More
The 23 Construction Steps to Build a New Home Nov. 15, 2022
Dear Monty: We have decided to build a new home. We have seen no existing home we like well enough t... Read More
1 in 10 US Households in 2019 Worth More Than $1.3 Million Aug. 10, 2022
Ten percent of the households in this country at the end of 2019 — just before the COVID-19 pa... Read More
Starting a New Business in the Middle of Divorce Aug. 02, 2022
"My wife and I started a business a couple of years ago. We formed a limited liability company (LLC)... Read More
Six Options to Quickly Resolve a Cloud on Title Mistake Jul. 19, 2022
Dear Monty: We purchased a HUD home in 2004. We lost our settlement file. Now we want to sell it. We... Read More
How to Best Rezone Your Property Jul. 12, 2022
Dear Monty: I own a parcel of land that I now want to develop. Friends have told me that it would be... Read More
Spring Storms Are Hard on Trees; Here's How To Take Care of Them Apr. 08, 2022
A strong spring wind blew as I walked to the bus stop to meet my son. I congratulated myself for mak... Read More
The Wrong Way to Transfer a Real Estate LLC Feb. 01, 2022
"My father died last year owning four residential properties in our area. Three of the properties we... Read More
She Got Her Car Back More Than 6 Years After Police Seized It: Malinda Harris' Ordeal Shows How Easily the Government Can Take Innocent People's Property Under Civil Forfeiture Laws Dec. 08, 2021
After police in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, took her car, Malinda Harris did not get a chance t... Read More
Can We Buy a Home With No Money Down and Poor Credit? Nov. 23, 2021
Dear Monty: I have heard stories about people who have successfully bought a home without money and ... Read More
Eight Unwanted Small Mammals That Break Into Your Home Nov. 09, 2021
Dear Monty: My dad needs help with the tax map for his property. There is a term that no one can tel... Read More
Seven Points To Examine When Replacing a Home Component Oct. 12, 2021
Dear Monty: I will be selling my house within the next four to five years. The compressor on my A/C ... Read More
Yes on 120: Cut Taxes -- Defy Politicians Oct. 05, 2021
How often do you get a chance to cut property taxes — while thumbing your nose at the lawmaker... Read More
The Best Way To Interact With the City Assessor Sep. 14, 2021
Dear Monty: What is the best way to interact with the city assessor? Can you guide us on market valu... Read More
Waiving a Home Inspection Is a Bad Idea Jul. 20, 2021
Dear Monty: We are beginning to look at homes again. It is very different from before the pandemic. ... Read More
Get Off My Property! Mar. 24, 2021
Before dawn, dozens of union activists invaded a strawberry farm, shouting through bullhorns. This f... Read More
Buyers and Sellers Have Different Needs Aug. 04, 2020
If you have ever sold a piece of property, you may recall your concerns. Every seller wants to know ... Read More
