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Crossing Swords Over Fencing

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 5/8/2009 9:56 AM | Add Comment

Quitclaim Scheme Won't Fly With IRS

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 5/7/2009 9:54 AM | Add Comment

The Reverse Mortgage Rescue

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 5/6/2009 9:52 AM | Add Comment

Lender Demands Financial Checkups

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 5/5/2009 9:51 AM | Add Comment

No Home-Sale Rights With Life Estate

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 5/1/2009 10:25 AM | Add Comment

Debt Problem Hangs Over Home Sale

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/30/2009 10:23 AM | Add Comment

'5' is Magic Number In Rent Vs. Buy

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/29/2009 10:21 AM | Add Comment

Refi Before Divorce A Smart Move

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/28/2009 10:18 AM | Add Comment

Seller Financing A Risky Proposition

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/24/2009 9:11 PM | Add Comment

2010: The Year Of No Estate Tax?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/23/2009 9:06 PM | Add Comment

8 Things To Do Before Refinancing

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/22/2009 9:05 PM | Add Comment

Buyer Tax Credit Falls Through Cracks

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/21/2009 9:02 PM | Add Comment

Beware Of Loan Mod Fees

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/17/2009 1:29 PM | Add Comment

The Catchiest Timeshare Pitches

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/15/2009 1:27 PM | Add Comment

It Pays To Research Home's History

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/14/2009 1:25 PM | Add Comment

Unease Over Easement For New Owner

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/10/2009 11:39 AM | Add Comment

Buyer Questions Whether Agent Is Straight Shooter

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/9/2009 11:21 AM | Add Comment

How To Fix A Property Tax Predicament

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/8/2009 11:18 AM | Add Comment

Cash-Out Refis Tougher To Get

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/7/2009 11:16 AM | Add Comment

Protecting Assets When Spouse Forecloses

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/3/2009 6:41 AM | Add Comment

Bank Balks At Foreclosure Repair

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/2/2009 6:39 AM | Add Comment

Defect Dilemma: To Buy Or Not To Buy?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 4/1/2009 6:32 AM | Add Comment

Your Agent Did WHAT?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/31/2009 6:30 AM | Add Comment

Heirs Can't Afford To Keep Mom's Home

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/27/2009 7:26 PM | Add Comment

Strings Attached To Underwater Condo

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/26/2009 7:24 PM | Add Comment

Timing's Right For First-Time Buyers

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/25/2009 7:22 PM | Add Comment

Divorcee: Pay Me To Release Title

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/24/2009 7:19 PM | Add Comment

Will Refi Really Save Me Money?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/20/2009 9:27 AM | Add Comment

Death Derails Deed Transfer

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/19/2009 9:26 AM | Add Comment

Homebuying 'Reality Check'

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/18/2009 9:24 AM | Add Comment

50% Of Homeowner Equity Lost In A Flash

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/17/2009 9:16 AM | Add Comment

The Dual-Agency Letdown

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/13/2009 9:18 PM | Add Comment

Refi Now, Sell In 1 Year?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/12/2009 9:16 PM | Add Comment

Questions, Fears Persist Over Federal Relief

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/11/2009 9:15 PM | Add Comment

Who Gets Deposit When Buyer Backs Out?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/10/2009 9:13 PM | Add Comment

Is Owning Real Estate In LLC Smart?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/6/2009 6:34 AM | Add Comment

$1 Home Not Exactly A Bargain

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/5/2009 6:32 AM | Add Comment

Understanding Housing Tax Credits

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/4/2009 6:30 AM | Add Comment

Mortgage Co-Signer Wants One-Third Of House

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 3/3/2009 6:26 AM | Add Comment

Refinancing Tricky If Lien Exists

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/27/2009 11:33 PM | Add Comment

Where's My Bailout?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/26/2009 11:32 PM | Add Comment

Stimulus Plan Faces Confidence Test

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/25/2009 11:30 PM | Add Comment

Rent vs. Buy: It's All About The Math

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/24/2009 11:28 PM | Add Comment

Don't Buy Home Solely For Tax Incentives

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/20/2009 8:39 AM | Add Comment

Don't Lose Home To Health Care Costs

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/19/2009 8:37 PM | Add Comment

New Tax Credit Gives Fence-Sitters Hope

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/18/2009 9:53 AM | Add Comment

Easy Way To Ditch House?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/17/2009 9:50 AM | Add Comment

Car Repo May Stall Home Sale

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/13/2009 1:34 PM | Add Comment

Buy Home Despite $100K In Student Loans?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/12/2009 1:32 PM | Add Comment

Turned Down For A Refi? Here's Why

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/11/2009 8:35 AM | Add Comment

Sell Now: Auction Or Lottery?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/10/2009 8:33 AM | Add Comment

Don't Assume Default Means Foreclosure

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/6/2009 11:31 PM | Add Comment

Weigh The Benefits: Refi Vs. Loan Mod

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/5/2009 11:26 PM | Add Comment

Mortgage Brokers Hate Undoing Rate-Locks

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/4/2009 11:24 PM | Add Comment

Real Estate Partnership Nightmare

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 2/3/2009 11:20 PM | Add Comment

Recent Attempt To Sell Hurts Refi

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/30/2009 8:53 PM | Add Comment

Think Twice Before Buying Out Ex-Spouse

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/29/2009 8:49 PM | Add Comment

It's Time Sellers Wake Up To Reality

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/28/2009 8:48 PM | Add Comment

Is Now A Good Time To Build Dream Home?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/27/2009 8:46 PM | Add Comment

Pay Rent During Foreclosure?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/23/2009 7:04 AM | Add Comment

Lottery A Solution To Foreclosure?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/22/2009 7:02 PM | Add Comment

Don't Let Financial Ruin Kill American Dream

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/21/2009 7:01 PM | Add Comment

Buying House With Partner? Beware

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/20/2009 6:59 PM | Add Comment

Refi Shocker: Closing Costs Hit 10%

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/15/2009 9:54 AM | Add Comment

Smart Budgeting For 2009

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/14/2009 9:53 AM | Add Comment

Negative Cash Flow Killing Investor

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/13/2009 9:50 AM | Add Comment

Ten Years Till Retirement? Go Refi

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/12/2009 9:47 AM | Add Comment

Best Loan Rates Come At A Price

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/9/2009 9:22 PM | Add Comment

Selling In '09? Follow These Rules

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/8/2009 9:20 PM | Add Comment

Real Estate Cynicism At Its Worst

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/7/2009 9:19 PM | Add Comment

The Short-Sale Nightmare

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 1/6/2009 9:16 PM | Add Comment

Get Ready To Buy In 2009

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/31/2008 9:37 PM | Add Comment

Pay Off Mortgage With IRA Money?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/30/2008 9:35 PM | Add Comment

Owner Fears Losing House While In Prison

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/29/2008 9:31 PM | Add Comment

Buyer Hates High-Pressure Tactics

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/26/2008 2:30 PM | Add Comment

Readers Create Recipe For Housing Recovery

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/24/2008 2:29 PM | Add Comment

Owners With Reverse Mortgages Breathe Relief

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/23/2008 2:27 PM | Add Comment

Truth Behind 'Money Merge' Mortgages

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/19/2008 11:07 PM | Add Comment

Cancel Refi, Lock In Lower Rate

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/18/2008 11:05 PM | Add Comment

Trading Up (Or Down) Is Hard To Do

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/17/2008 11:04 PM | Add Comment

Sell For More Money In 2010?

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/16/2008 10:54 PM | Add Comment

The Condo Conversion Nightmare

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/12/2008 11:00 AM | Add Comment

Waiting To Refi May Be Smart Move

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/11/2008 10:57 AM | Add Comment

Preclosing Inspection A Must For Buyers

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/10/2008 10:55 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Complaint Against Agent? Here's What To Do

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/9/2008 10:52 AM | Add Comment

Dodged Foreclosure? Watch Out For PMI Claim

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/5/2008 4:41 PM | Add Comment

Job Moving Out Of State? Rent, Don't Buy

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/4/2008 4:32 PM | Add Comment

When Real Estate Markets Collapse

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/3/2008 4:30 PM | Add Comment

Stiffed By Contractor, Then Foreclosure

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 12/2/2008 4:14 PM | Add Comment

Dear Lender, Take My House Keys

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 11/26/2008 9:01 AM | Add Comment

HOA: Replace Windows Or Face Wrath

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 11/25/2008 8:48 AM | Add Comment

Drawbacks Mount When Owning Home In LLC

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 11/21/2008 7:47 PM | Add Comment

Builder To Buyer: You No Longer Qualify

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 11/20/2008 7:45 PM | Add Comment

Key Proposals To Revive Real Estate

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 11/19/2008 7:42 PM | Add Comment

Neglecting Second Mortgage Incites 'F' Word

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 11/18/2008 7:32 PM | Add Comment

Adding Wife To Title A Wise Move

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 11/14/2008 8:43 PM | Add Comment

No Occupancy, No Insurance

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 11/13/2008 8:41 PM | Add Comment

Smart Budgeting For Any Economy

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 11/12/2008 8:38 PM | Add Comment

Home Warranties Not Guaranteed

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 11/11/2008 7:44 PM | Add Comment

Rent-To-Own Can Be Full Of Surprises

Posted by Phil De Carolis at 11/7/2008 2:34 PM | Add Comment
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