On March 16 a hacker using the pseudonym Ian Dawtnapster broke into the computer systems of a national real estate firm and downloaded blank home-buying and -selling forms. The infiltrator
Read more %1$sOwners’ Rights To Inspect The Records Of Condominiums
Since the legislature gave birth to the first condominium laws, very few issues have had as much attention and confusion as boards’ concerns about the extent of unit owners’ access
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Withholding Maintenance Over a Noisy Neighbor Q. A shareholder in our co-op is having a problem with an upstairs neighbor whom he accuses of constantly makes disturbing noises. He asked the
Read more %1$sWhere Do You Start when Buying Your First Home?
Buying a home is a big job, but there is no reason to feel overwhelmed. Everyone starts from square one. You may find an experienced real estate agent to serve
Read more %1$s‘Tis the season? Buying a home at the right time, in the right place
When is the best time to buy a home? As a real estate agent, potential homebuyers ask me this question frequently. Buying a home is the biggest investment most people
Read more %1$sBuying a Home? 10 Financial Things You Shouldn’t Do
You’ve decided to buy a house, and you need financing. Even if you have good credit, you should keep your finances shipshape until closing so that lenders won’t think twice.
Read more %1$sBuying a ‘Flipped’ Home? Be Careful
Home buyers always need to have an eye out for shoddy renovation work and defect coverups before purchasing a home. But when it’s a “flipped†home they’re considering, it’s wise
Read more %1$sIs it the right time for you to buy a home?
Prices are rising, inventory is expanding, and interest rates are low. But just because the market say it’s smart to buy doesn’t mean it’s smart for you to buy. After watching the
Read more %1$sFive Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Bought a House
Like many other homeowners, I researched the heck out of buying my first home: what to look for in a house and location, what kind of mortgage to get, programs
Read more %1$sTapping your equity to buy a second home
Should I use my home’s equity to purchase another property? — Anonymous With housing markets heating up and interest rates still low, it can be a great time to invest
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