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Eliminate heat loss through floorsWhy installing batt insulation is recommended over foamBill and Kevin BurnettInman NewsQ: We have a frame house with a stucco exterior. Part of it is over a crawl space about 3 feet high. The house...
Refi canceled after surprise changesHomeowner says paying appraisal fee is unfairIlyce GlinkInman NewsQ: I was going to refinance the loan on my house. The day I was going to go to the office to sign the closing papers, I asked again what...
Don't rely on agent's choice for loan, title servicesIn slow market, buyer's best interest may be compromisedTom KellyInman NewsReal estate agents are clearly the most influential persons in every real estate transaction and their power is not reserved...
Home inspection nightmare: Attic access deniedIf asbestos is later found, are sellers liable for removal costs?Barry StoneInman NewsDEAR BARRY: When we bought our home, the sellers prevented our home inspector from inspecting the attic. They simply...
Better choice: fund IRA or pay down mortgage?Sixtysomething plans to retire in 10 monthsIlyce GlinkInman NewsQ: I am 61 years old and have about $500 a month to use either in funding my Roth IRA or paying down my mortgage. Currently, my mortgage...
Not married? Buy home as tenants in commonArrangement wise when one partner contributes more moneyBenny KassInman NewsDEAR BENNY: My daughter and her boyfriend are thinking about buying a house and she is putting more of a down payment than...
Why do most lenders sell their mortgages?Some disagree with the practice, but there are benefitsJack GuttentagInman News"Why do most home mortgage lenders sell their mortgages instead of keeping them? I have a problem with negotiating...
Must I contract with agent showing open house?Commission disputes can erupt over who represented whomDian HymerInman NewsBuyers often find the house they ultimately buy on their own at an open house. Do they have to use the agent that was showing...
Neighbor helping neighbor avoid foreclosure?Distressed owner takes big risk in quitclaiming rights to homeIlyce GlinkCo-written by Samuel J. TamkinInman NewsQ: My neighbors are on the verge of losing their home because they can't keep up with the...
Repair credit best for fixing home defectsREThink Real EstateTara-Nicholle NelsonInman NewsQ: I decided that this was a good time to buy, and found this really great house at a great price. It's an older home, and very charming, but there is...
Would-be tenant has specific parking needsRent it RightJanet PortmanInman NewsQ: I manage a mid-sized apartment complex, and have recently been asked by a prospect who uses a wheelchair for a parking space next to the unit she is considering....
Afraid of taxes when selling inherited home?Don't worry, unless you wait too longIlyce GlinkInman NewsQ: My father recently passed, and my siblings and I sold his house and split the profits according to his will. What would be the best way...
Power tools make house painting a cinchDo-it-yourselfers wise to invest in paint sander, airless sprayerPaul BianchinaInman NewsA sure-fire way to make your home look better, prolong the life of your siding and add resale value all at once...
Best insulation for attic loftFoam board easy to cut, helps prevent condensationBill and Kevin BurnettInman NewsQ: I read your recent article on adding insulation to a bare-beamed ceiling and I have a question about insulating ...
Option ARM fallout to surpass subprime messSignificant payment shock likely for many loans resetting in 2010-11Tom KellyInman NewsIn a recent column, shortly after Washington Mutual announced it would no longer offer its option adjustable-rate...