Today's Top Real Estate News

Zillow Mortgage's major flaws
Despite benefits, borrower anonymity comes at a price

Buyer overpaid because of appraisal error
Does recourse exist for mistake discovered years later?

Phone book referrals bad for business
How do agents avoid trouble when recommending inspectors?

Vinyl adhesive a nightmare to remove
Job best tackled with putty knife, mineral spirits

Home sellers who understand market prosper
Pricing, property condition more important to today's buyers

More architects designing homes with sun in mind
Tips on laying out rooms for maximum livability

Buyer put down 10% -- honest!
How some sellers defraud lenders in today's market

Dead landscaping to cost landlord thousands
Can security deposit be raided to fix damage?

Elderly couple urged to rethink real estate title
If title isn't fixed, offspring see inheritance trouble

Family challenges 'cure or quit' notice
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Person-to-person loan last hope after bankruptcy
Foreclosure makes it difficult for many to get financing

TIC with best friend: good or bad idea?
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Do 1980s ceilings contain asbestos?
Doctor's strict advice to home buyers not shared by all

Sellers hate stigma that comes with re-listing
How long until days on market resets?

Flooded crawlspace demands action
Property likely needs French drains, sump pump or foundation vents