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- 10/22/2008 - Real Estate News
Should I buy earthquake insurance?
Q: I read your column on earthquake preparedness. And although I don't think our 11-year-old house needs structural changes, I was wondering if you have any advice on whether to buy earthquake insurance. We are new to the area, so we have no experienc... - 10/22/2008 - Real Estate News
Small lenders fill niche for Mexican mortgages
The residential mortgage meltdown in the United States not only has devalued investors' significant assets but it has stymied their ability to create and explore potential future business. New York-based Lehman Brothers Resort Home Lending abruptly end... - 10/22/2008 - Real Estate News
Job losses prolong housing slump
If you don't have a job, you're not buying a house -- at least, you're not buying a house unless you're paying for it in cash. And for most folks, cash seems to be in short supply at the moment. The credit crisis continues to grow in scope and scariness... - 10/21/2008 - Real Estate News
Why did inspector dismiss peeling wallpaper?
DEAR BARRY: We recently purchased a home and hired a home inspector to find all the defects. During the inspection, I noticed that the wallpaper in the master bedroom was discolored and peeling at the edges. When I asked the inspector about this, he di... - 10/21/2008 - Real Estate News
'Tread carefully' with owner financing
Q: I'm wondering if it would be easier to sell our house if we offer owner financing to buyers. How risky is that? What about all the legalities? We have a real estate attorney. Will we need anyone else to help us with the documents? A: You can arran... - 10/20/2008 - Real Estate News
Will Treasury's purchase plan work?
This article was written the day after the House approved the revised version of the Treasury/Federal Reserve bailout plan, which had already been approved by the Senate. Much the most striking thing about the plan is that it represents a completely ne... - 10/20/2008 - Real Estate News
Will Treasury's purchase plan work?
This article was written the day after the House approved the revised version of the Treasury/Federal Reserve bailout plan, which had already been approved by the Senate. Much the most striking thing about the plan is that it represents a completely ne... - 10/20/2008 - Real Estate News
Defects revealed after $1.5 million deal
DEAR BENNY: We bought a second home a year ago where we've spent very little time (a few days here and there) until recently. We recently discovered a number of problems including an inadequate radiant floor heating system -- we can't get heat past 60 ... - 10/20/2008 - Real Estate News
Buy now, sell later?
Plan for the worst and hope for the best. This is a reasonable course of action if you're planning to sell your current home and buy another one in the current market. There are good reasons to do so for some homeowners whose homes no longer work for t... - 10/17/2008 - Real Estate News
Fall checklist for a safer, warmer home
High energy prices are taking their toll on just about everyone this year, so it's important to do whatever you can to create and maintain an energy-efficient home. Fall is the ideal time for weatherization projects, so this year's fall checklist is ce...