Tips on the art of home purchase offers
Home buyers now have more negotiating power than they have had in years. However, that doesn't necessarily make it easier to decide how much to offer. ...more

Do new homes really need a home inspection?
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Selling home difficult when neighbor's a slob
DEAR BOB: My mother's neighbors moved in about four years ago. Since then they have accumulated cars (on blocks), a shed that is overflowing, and many piles with blue tarps. I am afraid when my mother wants to sell her home (she is 84), she will have problems. What recourse does she have? --Darlene H. ...more

Best mortgages in today's market
"Are some types of mortgages priced better for the borrower than others?" ...more

Why most real estate gifts escape taxes
DEAR BOB: I sold my principal residence to my daughter in 2006, using gift equity. The loan officer structured the loan as a $400,000 purchase price with a $307,000 mortgage. My question is will I owe taxes on the $93,000? I owned and lived in the house for four years --Perie L. ...more

Wobbly toilet a sign of wetter things to come
Wobbly toilet a sign of wetter things to come How to fix problem before unit springs a leak Wednesday, December 06, 2006 ...more

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