6 Questions to Ask before a Refinance
(MCT)—A home mortgage refinance may sound like a good idea in theory, but it’s not always possible or desirable. For...
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High-Tech Ways to Keep an Eye on Aging Parents
(MCT)—After her 75-year-old mother suffered a severe health problem last fall that required surgery, Colleen Sturvidant needed a way to...
Common Myths about Appraisals in the Home-Buying Process
At The Appraisal Foundation, we often encounter misperceptions about the appraisal process in real estate transactions – from how an...
How Do Investing Habits Change as Retirement Nears?
(MCT)—After stocks leaped forward in 2013, the hangover in the early going of 2014, not surprisingly, took a toll on...
Great Spaces: Snag 14 Acres in Arizona
Looking for a desert hideaway? This 14-acre home, safe and snug inside the guard-gated Lost Canyon in Scottsdale, Ariz., may...
Real Estate Q&A: Is My Home a Short Sale or a Regular Sale?
(MCT)—QUESTION: Due to a hardship, we stopped making our mortgage payments. Because values have increased recently, we think the house...
Unmarried Couples Buying a House May Also Be Buying Trouble
(MCT)—More and more couples, both mixed- and same-sex, are electing to live together without getting married, and often this includes...
To Remodel or Not to Remodel: Some ‘Upgrades’ May Detract from the Sale
(MCT)—Nancy and Thomas James’ Dana Point, Calif., home has expansive ocean views, four bedrooms, a wide deck for entertaining, solar...
3 Questions Never to Ask during a Hiring Interview
(MCT)—Business owners are generally pretty savvy about discrimination in hiring. You know you should hire the best person for the...
From Loan Qualification to Divorce, Marriage Brings up Mortgage Issues
(MCT)—When a married couple purchases a house with the help of a mortgage, they become subject to a wide range...
6 Musts to Share With Buyers About Why You Rule Over AI
“AI can summarize what has been published about a property,” says one real estate professional. “The trouble is that some of the most important information has not been published, is no longer current or cannot be understood without seeing the home.” Read more.
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