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Is Your Fence Preventing Buyers From Seeing Your Beautiful Home?October 3, 2008
Fall Lawn CareSeptember 16, 2008
Digitally Enhancing Home Values, SalesSeptember 11, 2008
Don't Overlook The Garage When Getting Your Home Ready To SellAugust 15, 2008
Roost Study Alludes To Power Of WordsAugust 14, 2008
Open The Doors And Buyers Shall Come—But Prepare First!August 11, 2008
Disclose, Disclose, DiscloseJuly 2, 2008
Man's Best Friend May Be Costly When Selling Your HomeJune 27, 2008
Paint The Perfect SaleJune 20, 2008
Sell Faster When You Understand The Buyers MindsetJune 13, 2008
Open House RulesApril 30, 2008
Tax Rebate Uses For SellersApril 24, 2008
Selling Your Home In a Market Full of ForeclosuresApril 18, 2008
Realty Viewpoint: Moms Rate Schools Third As Reason For MovingApril 8, 2008
Review The Landscape Before You Buy Or SellMarch 28, 2008
Seller Financing Coming Around AgainMarch 25, 2008
Buyers Not Likely To Pay For ImprovementsFebruary 14, 2008
Green Living: Natural Décor Better For Earth And Your Wallet?February 8, 2008
Where to Advertise Your Home For SaleFebruary 6, 2008
When Selling Your Home, Using Scents Makes Sense!January 25, 2008
Five Keys To Successful NegotiationJanuary 8, 2008
10 Steps To Sell More Quickly In Stalled MarketsJanuary 7, 2008
When Selling Your Home, Using Scents Makes Sense!December 28, 2007
Hot Market: Charlotte, NC, Growing $1 Billion At a TimeDecember 18, 2007
Wild, Wild West: DeGeneres Dances Off With $4 Million Profit On California HomeDecember 17, 2007
Should I Take My Home Off The Market During The Holidays?December 7, 2007
Ask Realty TimesDecember 4, 2007
Ask Realty TimesNovember 30, 2007
Seeing Through The Veil of StagingNovember 30, 2007
Can Walk Score Improve the Value of Your Home?November 30, 2007
Buyers, Sellers: Realty Agents RuleNovember 30, 2007
Investor OutlookNovember 29, 2007
FSBOs Fall FlatNovember 29, 2007
Ask Realty TimesNovember 28, 2007
Ask Realty TimesNovember 26, 2007
Picking Your Real Estate AgentNovember 26, 2007
How to Handle Low Ball OffersNovember 26, 2007
The Hot Market vs. the Not MarketOctober 24, 2007
Coping With The 'L' CurveSeptember 17, 2007
Could Your Closets Be Turning Off Buyers?September 10, 2007
TLC For Virtual StagingAugust 22, 2007
Seeing Through The Veil of StagingAugust 21, 2007
Where to Advertise Your Home For SaleAugust 20, 2007
Pre-approval Means More than Just a Lender LetterAugust 10, 2007
Homestaging Expert Has Tips to Make Your Home a "Star"August 9, 2007
Homeownership Rate Slides AgainAugust 8, 2007
How To Make More Money with My Real Estate InvestmentsAugust 7, 2007
10 Steps To Sell More Quickly In Stalled MarketsJuly 31, 2007
Staging Takes Center StageJuly 27, 2007
Bankers' Group Revisits Effects of Mold on Real EstateJuly 26, 2007
Don't Go Overboard When Getting a House Ready for SaleJuly 19, 2007
Renting for Monthly Loss Could Result in Long-Term GainJune 22, 2007
'Top Ten Things to Look For In A Realtor'June 13, 2007
Fair Housing More Than Just Skin ColorApril 27, 2007
How to Handle Low Ball OffersMarch 9, 2007
Doing a 1031 Exchange? A TIC Could Be the SolutionMarch 5, 2007
Housing Counsel: Selling Your Home May Be Tax FreeFebruary 12, 2007
Sellers Could Lose Waiting for Buyers to Make OffersDecember 22, 2006
Sell Fast: Do What No One Else DoesDecember 15, 2006
The More Things Change, the More They Remain the SameOctober 26, 2006
How Much is Too Much to Fix up Your House?October 20, 2006
How To Get The Best Price In A Slowing MarketOctober 10, 2006
Mortgage Rate "Buydowns" Can Sell Houses in Slow Markets.October 9, 2006
Don't Let an Over-priced Home be a Humbling LessonOctober 2, 2006
What Do Agents Really Bring to the Table?August 25, 2006
Buyers Rebound, Begin Full Court PressAugust 17, 2006
FSBOs Remain Viable Market ForceAugust 4, 2006
Tips to Avoid the "Bad Apples" of Real EstateJuly 13, 2006
Sellers Face Contingent DilemmaJune 30, 2006
Wake Up Buyers -- Deals AboundJune 23, 2006
"Losing" on Real Estate Price a Matter of PerspectiveJune 16, 2006
Pricing Right Sellers' Job No. 1June 9, 2006
Home Price Appreciation, Federal Study Deflate Bubble TheoryJune 5, 2006
Housing Counsel: Selling to Parents To Avoid Capital Gains Tax?June 5, 2006
Survey Shows How Sellers Spend Their MoneyMay 18, 2006
The Bath: Enjoy It Before You Sell ItApril 28, 2006
Property Sales Tax BreaksApril 10, 2006
Home Inspections: Varied PerceptionsMarch 23, 2006
10 Ways To Make Your Home More SalableMarch 21, 2006
Housing Counsel: Don't Forget the Stepped up BasisMarch 20, 2006
Pricing as Much Art as ScienceMarch 17, 2006
Appealing to Eyes and Ears of BuyersMarch 9, 2006
Hold Emotions at Bay During Real Estate TransactionMarch 3, 2006
Sell Your Vacation Home During The FreezeFebruary 22, 2006
10 Ways To Get Your PriceFebruary 17, 2006
'Good Deal' Matter of InterpretationFebruary 10, 2006
Housing Counsel: Starker Exchanges Can Defer Your Tax PaymentFebruary 6, 2006
Home Selling Exclusions: A Great Benefit for HomeownersJanuary 30, 2006
Want to be a landlord? Be smart about itJanuary 26, 2006
Will We Lose First-Time Buyers in 2006?January 24, 2006
Negotiating Points Sells Houses, Benefits AllJanuary 13, 2006
Appraisers Look to Pros for Real-Time Insights in Softening MarketsJanuary 9, 2006
California Builders Less Bullish Than Realtors In 2006January 9, 2006
Rebates: Consumer benefit or agent pay cut?January 6, 2006
Just Call it a Dump and Be Done With ItJanuary 5, 2006
Questions Answered on Value Range MarketingJanuary 2, 2006
Some Owners Don't Understand "Presentation"December 30, 2005
Capital Gains Tax Relief Refresher CourseDecember 22, 2005
Empty Houses in Winter Need Regular AttentionDecember 15, 2005
Getting Top Dollar Even in Buyer's MarketDecember 5, 2005
Housing Counsel: Rent or Buy -- A Personal DecisionDecember 5, 2005
Selling House May Have to Satisfy Three "Buyers"December 2, 2005
Open Houses Can Be a Useful Sales ToolDecember 1, 2005
What To Do In A Falling MarketNovember 29, 2005
Holidays Coming? So Are the Most Serious HomebuyersNovember 17, 2005
Bubble Theory Gains Credence at NAHBNovember 16, 2005
Silicon Valley Housing Market StabilizesNovember 9, 2005
What's Really Happening with Home Prices?November 8, 2005
Win a Home for $100October 31, 2005
The Case Of The Free Credit ReportsOctober 27, 2005
Are Canadian Owners the Greatest Obstacle to a Successful Sale?October 25, 2005
Vacation Rental Investment 'Type' Crucial as LocationOctober 11, 2005
Housing Counsel: Swapping Properties -- What is "Like Kind"?October 10, 2005
And the Survey Shows -- Everything Is OkayOctober 6, 2005
10 Tips for Selling in the FallOctober 4, 2005
Housing Counsel: New Seller Disclosure RequirementsOctober 3, 2005
California Home Price Growth To Slow To 'Only' 10 PercentSeptember 27, 2005
Downsizing Without Super-Sizing Your Property TaxesSeptember 26, 2005
When Is It A Sellers' Market?September 23, 2005
Are You A Homeowner or A Thief?September 16, 2005
Teardown Housing Becoming Larger Option for HomeownersSeptember 9, 2005
Garages Count, But So Do DrivesSeptember 7, 2005
Housing Counsel: Who Gets the Earnest Money DepositSeptember 5, 2005
Housing Price Boom Strengthens, Spreads to New MarketsSeptember 5, 2005
August Roundup: Rates Slip Again; Price Boom Continues; Record Building Permits; 2007 Remembers Y2KAugust 30, 2005
Is Your Home 'Guest Friendly'?August 29, 2005
Slow Market? Sell The Deal, Not HouseAugust 26, 2005
Bubble Talk Stirred AnewAugust 23, 2005
Housing Counsel: Different Tax Rules if You Go into Nursing HomeAugust 22, 2005
An Experienced Real Estate Agent Can "Stage," TooAugust 18, 2005
Silicon Valley Home Prices Bog DownAugust 16, 2005
Housing Counsel: Vacation Home May Not Meet Starker RulesAugust 15, 2005
Why Title Insurance is NecessaryAugust 4, 2005
Lien Holders Must Get In Line for PaymentJuly 22, 2005
New Research: Homebuyer "Preapproval" Letters Often Virtually WorthlessJuly 18, 2005
Housing Counsel: When Your Seller LiesJuly 18, 2005
Improving Home Appeal: Herb GardensJuly 11, 2005
Silicon Valley Home Price Appreciation SlowsJuly 8, 2005
Updated Plan To Reduce Housing CostsJune 30, 2005
Air To Leave Bubble SlowlyJune 29, 2005
Housing-Led Recession Looms In CaliforniaJune 24, 2005
Eliminating Inspections: What Could Go WrongJune 24, 2005
Keeping in Touch After a MoveJune 20, 2005
Ratified Contract: the Beginning of the EndJune 17, 2005
RESPA Reform Seems Likely This Time AroundJune 16, 2005
Housing Outlook Tentatively RosyJune 15, 2005
Is It Time To Buy Less?June 14, 2005
Pre-Bubble Burst Investing in South FloridaJune 13, 2005
Advances in Dealing with Toxic MoldJune 9, 2005
Wrong-Way Borrowing Threatens Borrowers, LendersJune 7, 2005
How to Calculate a Home's Square FootageJune 7, 2005
"Where" is The Meaning of LifeJune 7, 2005
Online Curb Appeal Brings Buyers to Your HomeJune 6, 2005
New federal Study Reports Average U.S. Home Jumped 12.5 Percent in Value Last Year.June 6, 2005
Housing Counsel: Disposing of Property No One WantsJune 6, 2005
Utah Gallops Into Housing BoomJune 3, 2005
The Importance of DisclosureJune 2, 2005
Pundits Crystal Ball Housing's FutureJune 2, 2005
Housing Market 'Froth' Bubbling With AffordabilityJune 1, 2005
Is it Time to Sell? Experts Answer the All-Important QuestionMay 30, 2005
Documents That Rule Our LivesMay 27, 2005
Agent DisclosuresMay 26, 2005
Issues You Should Consider Before You Invest in Real EstateMay 25, 2005
Contracts: It's The Little Things That MatterMay 20, 2005
Housing Counsel: Your Will May Not Always Be HonoredApril 18, 2005
Out In The Open: Outdoor Rooms Are A Must-Have For MostApril 12, 2005
Housing Counsel: To Avoid Contract Disputes, Itemize Items That ConveyApril 11, 2005
Rental Market Rising Supports Real Estate InvestingMarch 25, 2005
Avoiding 7 Costly Mistakes of Selling Your HomeMarch 18, 2005
When Should You Sell Your Investment Property?March 11, 2005
Understanding The Kick-Out ClauseFebruary 14, 2005
If You Know Your Roof Is Faulty, Tell Prospective BuyersFebruary 3, 2005
More Than One Way To Determine Fair Market ValueJanuary 21, 2005
The Logistics Involved In Buying And SellingDecember 27, 2004
Site To See: RemodelOrMove.comDecember 21, 2004
Resale Houses Find Stiff Competition In New HomesDecember 17, 2004
How To Choose A Real Estate AgentDecember 9, 2004
Home Staging Helps Bring Top Dollar SaleDecember 6, 2004
Many Questions To Answer Before You SellDecember 6, 2004
Defining DefaultNovember 15, 2004
The Move-Up Juggling ActNovember 5, 2004
IRS Issues Final Regulations On Home SalesOctober 4, 2004
Pocket Listings Could Sell For LessOctober 1, 2004
Let The Seller Beware? Tips For Home SellersSeptember 27, 2004
The Good And The Bad Of Multiple OffersSeptember 10, 2004
Capital Gains Exceptions FinalizedSeptember 3, 2004
Median Home Resale Prices Soar in 2nd Quarter Survey; 49 Metro Markets in Double DigitsAugust 16, 2004
Seller's Remedies When Buyer DefaultsAugust 16, 2004
Home Sale Values: The Truth Is Out ThereAugust 13, 2004
Rent Vs. Sell: Weigh All The Facts Before You Make A DecisionAugust 9, 2004
It's Time To Get Ready For The Fall MarketAugust 5, 2004
HUD-1: The Most Expensive Form Of Your Home PurchaseJuly 29, 2004
Making Sense Of D.C.'s Strong Tenant RightsJuly 26, 2004
Coordinating Tenant Rights With A Starker ExchangeJuly 19, 2004
You Made A Profit, You Will Have To Pay The TaxJuly 5, 2004
To Sell Or Rent: A Difficult DecisionJune 10, 2004
How To Make Your House Show Great If You're Scrambling To Sell This SummerJune 7, 2004
Mold Fears Overgrown Says Fed Study, Should We Test Buyers Instead Of Houses?June 1, 2004
Rent Backs Can Benefit Or Bite SellerMay 14, 2004
When Is A Commission Earned?May 10, 2004
Hardship Can Reduce Capital Gains Tax LiabilityMarch 26, 2004
Sellers And Landlords Could Face Penalties For Not Disclosing Lead-Based PaintMarch 18, 2004
How To Get The Edge When Selling This SpringMarch 16, 2004
Mistakes Sellers Make In Sellers' MarketsMarch 12, 2004
Selling Your House, Moving, Disasters: What They Mean For Your TaxesMarch 2, 2004
Numerous Ways To Spruce Up Your Landscaping Before You SellMarch 1, 2004
"Tax Time Bombs" May Be Ticking Away For Unsuspecting Home SellersMarch 1, 2004
Sellers: What You Should Know About Open HousesFebruary 24, 2004
Protesting Neighbors May Provide You Tax ReliefFebruary 23, 2004
In A Boom Market, What Does Properly Priced Mean?February 19, 2004
Stigma Damages: What To Do When Nobody Wants Your HomeFebruary 19, 2004
Give Your Kitchen A Boost When SellingFebruary 17, 2004
Divorce And Taxes: Is It The End Of The Great American Dream?February 9, 2004
Study Pegs "Value-Added" Contributions Of Key Home Real Estate FeaturesFebruary 9, 2004
Was 2003 The Last Banner Year?February 3, 2004
Starker Exchanges: Follow The RulesFebruary 2, 2004
Stan Barron Tells Stories To Sell HomesJanuary 16, 2004
Tips For Giving Your House A Decorator's Touch When SellingJanuary 13, 2004
Early 2004 Could Be A Good Time To SellDecember 30, 2003
What Should You Disclose To Potential Buyers?December 22, 2003
What Is A Power Of Attorney?December 15, 2003
How to "Cure" Your House Before You SellNovember 25, 2003
What To Do If You Have To Move In A Hurry - And Still Have A House To SellNovember 17, 2003
Twelve Tips For Making Your Bathroom Shine When SellingNovember 10, 2003
Create A Grand Entrance When Showing Your HouseOctober 27, 2003
Do You See Dead People? Disclose ItOctober 23, 2003
Short Sale Season ReturnsOctober 22, 2003
Living Will Plays Role In Home SaleOctober 17, 2003
Lowering Price Method of Helping Daughter Buy HomeSeptember 26, 2003
Mortgage Lender Offers FSBO EducationSeptember 25, 2003
How Escrow Accounts Really WorkSeptember 15, 2003
What To Do When Your House Won't SellSeptember 9, 2003
Sellers And Buyers Can Go One-On-OneSeptember 4, 2003
What You Should Do Now If You Plan On Selling This FallAugust 18, 2003
Selling Now Could Create Short-term Gain, Long-term LossAugust 15, 2003
Starker Exchange Saves Equity, Postpones Tax BillAugust 8, 2003
Death and TaxesJuly 21, 2003
Option Versus First Refusal: What's The Difference?July 15, 2003
The Chicken-and-Egg Question: Buy or Sell First?July 14, 2003
Many Options For Selling Rental PropertyJune 30, 2003
Tips To Improve Your Curb AppealJune 20, 2003
Be Wary Of The All Cash OfferJune 9, 2003
Disclosure Requirements For SellersMay 1, 2003
Tips for Showing Your Condo, TownhouseApril 21, 2003
Should You Use A Trustee Instead of A Broker?March 28, 2003
Want to Sell Quickly? Think PaintMarch 24, 2003
Selling? Show Your House in the Right LightMarch 5, 2003
Starker Exchanges: A Very Useful Tax ToolMarch 3, 2003
Debt-Forced Decisions Tough To MakeFebruary 21, 2003
Capital Gains: What If You Don't Own Your House For Two Years?February 17, 2003
Prepare Now to Sell in The SpringFebruary 10, 2003
Home Sale Tax Victims: Corporate, Military and Foreign Service TransfereesJanuary 27, 2003
Capital Gains Tax Relief Extended To Home OfficesJanuary 16, 2003
In 2003 'You'll Sell Your House...And Rent!'January 8, 2003
New Federal Tax Rules Clarify Home Sale Capital Gains ExclusionsDecember 30, 2002
"I Told You So," Forms Make Up Bulk of EscrowDecember 27, 2002
Tax Benefits When You SellDecember 27, 2002
Understanding - And Deferring - Capital GainsDecember 16, 2002
Tips for Showing Your Home During the HolidaysDecember 3, 2002
Tax Consequences Need Careful ConsiderationNovember 4, 2002
Tips for Selling in a Buyer's MarketOctober 28, 2002
Home's Connectivity Not Yet Connected To ValueOctober 23, 2002
Tips for Showing Your Home in FallSeptember 24, 2002
Giving Property As a Gift Requires Creative Tax and Financial PlanningSeptember 16, 2002
Fireplaces Will Help Sell A HouseSeptember 12, 2002
A House That Looks Good Will SellSeptember 5, 2002
IRS Gives 9/11 Tax Break To Home SellersAugust 30, 2002
Future Sellers Don't Have To Miss Out on Refi BoomAugust 21, 2002
Selling? What You Should Know About Setting Your PriceAugust 19, 2002
Lowering Your Capital Gains Tax ObligationsJuly 29, 2002
Is Now The Time To Sell?July 23, 2002
Inexpensive Ways To Make Your Home Leave A Great First ImpressionJuly 16, 2002
Can You End-Run The Two Year Rule?July 15, 2002
Transfering, Selling "En Famille"June 17, 2002
A Green Healthy Lawn Can Appeal To Home BuyersJune 13, 2002
Ten Things To Do After You SellJune 11, 2002
Understanding A Lease With Option To PurchaseJune 7, 2002
Tips for Showing Your Home in the SummerJune 3, 2002
Cool Options For Summer Home SalesMay 16, 2002
Right Paint Choices Are Key To ResaleMay 9, 2002
Selling The Deal As Important As Selling The HouseApril 26, 2002
What's The Purpose Of A Sales Contract?April 22, 2002
Selling your Home? Don't Neglect the GarageApril 8, 2002
Tax Tips: Deducting Moving ExpensesMarch 18, 2002
Torn Between Two ClosingsMarch 15, 2002
What Constitutes A Contract?March 11, 2002
How to Select a Listing AgentFebruary 26, 2002
Tips for Showing a Small HouseFebruary 25, 2002
How To Take The Odor Out Of New CarpetingFebruary 5, 2002
How To Make Tax Time Less CostlyFebruary 4, 2002
Selling Your Home? Focus on the KitchenJanuary 29, 2002
Will Your Home Sale Create A Tax Bill?January 28, 2002
Neatness Leads To Top Selling PricesJanuary 24, 2002
10 Tips For First-Time SellersJanuary 23, 2002
Do Open Houses Sell Homes?January 3, 2002
Paperwork Overwhelms Closing ProcessDecember 31, 2001
IRS Readies Home-Sale Capital Gains RulesDecember 31, 2001
Can A Bank's Rental Ban Stick If Not Enforced?December 28, 2001
Is Year-End The Best Time To Sell?December 13, 2001
"Flipping" Proposal Draws Industry FireDecember 10, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersDecember 7, 2001
Settlement Overcharge Crackdown: Are Appraisals Next?December 3, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersNovember 30, 2001
Is This A Buyers' Market? Not Really, Say Local BrokersNovember 28, 2001
Tips To Help You Sell A Vacant HouseNovember 27, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersNovember 23, 2001
Local Markets Returning To NormalNovember 20, 2001
Real Estate's "Wealth Effect" Insulates Against RecessionNovember 16, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersNovember 9, 2001
Act Now! -- Old Claims Lose Potency With TimeNovember 5, 2001
Changing Market Requires Evolving Owner StrategiesNovember 1, 2001
Splitting The Difference In A DivorceOctober 31, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersOctober 26, 2001
Broker Value Increases In Tough MarketsOctober 25, 2001
Five Keys To Successful NegotiationOctober 23, 2001
How Will The Recession Impact Real Estate?October 23, 2001
A Dozen Ways To Make Your Home Show BetterOctober 18, 2001
How To Enlist Your Children To Show The Picture-Perfect HomeOctober 16, 2001
What Happens When Surprise Liens Are Found?October 15, 2001
How To Get The Best AppraisalOctober 12, 2001
Eroding Consumer Confidence May Undermine Real EstateSeptember 28, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersSeptember 28, 2001
What's Really Happening On Wall Street?September 25, 2001
Fed Drops Key Rates In Aftermath Of TragedySeptember 18, 2001
Title Industry Opposes "Upcharging" ConsumersSeptember 17, 2001
Gifts Of Real Estate To Children Not A Good IdeaSeptember 17, 2001
Which Way The Market? Contrary Signs Puzzle ExpertsSeptember 6, 2001
Greenspan Speaks: Housing Beats Wall StreetSeptember 4, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersAugust 31, 2001
How To Simplify Your MoveAugust 29, 2001
$25,000,000+ In Property Value Vanished In Alleged FraudAugust 29, 2001
When Should You Sell Investment Property?August 29, 2001
Getting the Most From Your Home InspectionAugust 28, 2001
How To Sell Your Home For The Best PriceAugust 23, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersAugust 17, 2001
Feds Report: Housing Starting To WeakenAugust 13, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersAugust 3, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersJuly 20, 2001
Can "Visual Coordination" Sell More Homes?July 10, 2001
Home Sellers Earned $188 Billion in 2000July 9, 2001
It's Better To List Than LoseJuly 9, 2001
How To Move Up With Old EquityJuly 6, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersJuly 6, 2001
How To Use Second Trusts To Sell Your HomeJune 25, 2001
FHA Seeks Better Way To Refund PremiumsJune 25, 2001
Sellers Can Welcome Home Buyers...BrieflyJune 22, 2001
Rising Home Prices Spark Call For Bigger Write-OffsJune 18, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersJune 15, 2001
How To Succeed With Counter-OffersJune 13, 2001
Should You Rent Your Home?June 6, 2001
Ask George: Questions From ConsumersJune 1, 2001
What's A Stigmatized Home?May 22, 2001
How To Challenge Low AppraisalsMay 21, 2001
Why Won't Your Home Sell?May 18, 2001
"Can I Buy Your House?"May 10, 2001
Occupancy Favors Can Cloud TransactionsMay 2, 2001
Who Gets The Earnest Money Deposit?April 23, 2001
Five Keys To Successful NegotiationApril 19, 2001
Contract Clauses For BuyersApril 9, 2001
How To Set An Asking PriceApril 3, 2001
Escalation Clauses: Buyer BewareApril 2, 2001
The Psychology of the SaleMarch 28, 2001
Buyer and Seller: Never the Two Shall Meet?March 21, 2001
Which Repairs Should You Make Before the Sale?March 20, 2001
Seller Disclosure Hits Home For InspectorMarch 16, 2001
How To Sell Homes Faster With "Depersonalization"March 16, 2001
Disclosure Statements Help Buyers BewareMarch 8, 2001
"Tell All" When Selling? You Bet!March 5, 2001
What's "Fair Market Value?"February 23, 2001
Starker Exchanges: Deals Without DollarsFebruary 19, 2001
Realty Consumers Empowered By Online "Peoples" CourtFebruary 15, 2001
How To Get Big Write-Offs When You SellFebruary 12, 2001
Should You Worry About Sloping Floors?February 9, 2001
What's A Trust Deed? Is It A Mortgage?February 9, 2001
Telltale Signs of a Market Shift: Are They Present In Your Neighborhood? Part IIFebruary 2, 2001
Safety Tips For Home SellersJanuary 19, 2001
Telltale Signs Of A Market Shift: Are They In Your Neighborhood? (Part I)January 19, 2001
Stay On Top of Mortgage Payments 'Til ClosingJanuary 5, 2001
Why The Right Closing Date Can Make A DifferenceJanuary 3, 2001
Timing Adds Profit When Selling Rental HouseJanuary 2, 2001
Home Inspections: Not Just for BuyersDecember 18, 2000
What To Do With a Demanding BuyerDecember 4, 2000
Bringing Your Home On The Market During The HolidaysNovember 29, 2000
Seller Disclosure: It Protects Both SidesNovember 24, 2000
Real Estate Consultants: Are They REALLY Different From Real Estate Sales Agents? Part INovember 10, 2000
Put Timing On Your Side When Selling Your "Big House" - Part IINovember 6, 2000
Put Timing On Your Side When Selling Your "Big House"November 3, 2000
To Sublet or Sell? That is the Question ...November 1, 2000
Sealed-Offer Selling (TM): Patient Sellers May Gain the Most Using this Sales MethodOctober 30, 2000
Sellers: Job-share with the Agent to Save on What You Pay!October 16, 2000
Protecting Yourself Against "Fallout" when Selling Your HomeOctober 13, 2000
Before You Unpack: Your Responsibilities as a HomeownerOctober 11, 2000
Beware: There's a Difference Between Discount Brokerage and Unbundled Fees-For-ServicesOctober 6, 2000
Sellers: The "Right of First Refusal" Clause May Provide the Options You NeedSeptember 25, 2000
House Hasn't Sold? Lease Purchase May Be the AnswerSeptember 1, 2000
Sellers: Proceed with Caution to Instigate a Bidding WarAugust 25, 2000
Double Duty: Let the Seller Disclosure Form Fight Your Insurance ClaimAugust 21, 2000
Four Questions Help Determine "Improve vs. Move"August 7, 2000
Sellers: If You Want It, Ask For It! - Part IVJuly 24, 2000
Sellers: If You Want It, Ask For It! - Part IIIJuly 21, 2000
Sellers: If You Want It, Ask For It! - Part IIJuly 17, 2000
Sellers: If You Want It, Ask For It!July 14, 2000
Tracking Trends To Buy, SellJuly 7, 2000
Before The Showing: A Few Tips for Turning 'Maybe' to 'Yes'June 28, 2000
Are You a Client or a Customer?June 22, 2000
Re-positioning Listing In MLS Could Precipitate A SaleJune 19, 2000
Enhance Your Home's Drive-Up AppealJune 15, 2000
Contract Knowledge & The "Woo Factor" - Part IIJune 12, 2000
Contract Knowledge & The "Woo Factor"June 9, 2000
Murphy's Law for SellersMay 30, 2000
Sellers: Even Though It's YOUR Market, Watch the Greed Factor!May 29, 2000
Seller Cold Feet -- What To Do When It Strikes!May 22, 2000
Pricing Your Home: It Shouldn't Be a Bidding War!May 19, 2000
Closing Costs Will Drop By Half, Predicts Freddie MacMay 16, 2000
Do Sellers Have Rights In Today's Marketplace?May 16, 2000
"Don't Ask Don't Tell" Not A Wise "As-Is" StrategyMay 12, 2000
Safety Issues When Marketing Your HomeMay 12, 2000
Home Improvement Techniques Boost Accessibility, Home ValueMay 11, 2000
Which Is Harder - Buying or Selling a Home?April 27, 2000
Beating Sellers' StressApril 20, 2000
Decorating To SellApril 13, 2000
If You're Considering Backing Out of The SaleApril 3, 2000
Where ARE The Property Boundaries?March 17, 2000
Low Cost Ways to Prep Your Home for Sale - Part IIMarch 3, 2000
Are You a Motivated Seller Today?February 29, 2000
No Cost / Low Cost Ways To Prep Your Home For SaleFebruary 28, 2000
How Will Your Agent Market Your Home?February 24, 2000
How Do You Price Homes When Values Are A Moving Target?February 18, 2000
Negotiating Gambits Can Make or Break the Home Sale - Part IIFebruary 7, 2000
Negotiating Tactics Can Make Or Break The Home SaleFebruary 4, 2000
In-house Listings: Good for Agents, Not So Good For ConsumersFebruary 4, 2000
Hot Markets Spawn Questionable Exclusive ListingsDecember 23, 1999
Should You List Your Home With a Friend?December 20, 1999
The Final Walk Thru InspectionDecember 17, 1999
IRS Finally Acknowledges Reverse 1031 ExchangesDecember 6, 1999
For Investors: Understanding the 1031 ExchangeDecember 2, 1999
Nolo.com Calculators "Do The Math" For Realty ConsumersNovember 18, 1999
Who Is Watching Out For Your Best Interests?November 12, 1999
What Is Your Home Worth?November 11, 1999
Will My Loan Have A Prepayment Penalty?November 5, 1999
Are Your Pets Soiling Your Chances of Selling Your Home?October 21, 1999
Selling Your Own Home: Big Savings or Big Mistake?October 18, 1999
Should The Poor Make A Profit?October 12, 1999
Home Inspection Company Calls For Annual Home "Physical"September 14, 1999
Personal vs. Real Property: Can I Take The Chandelier?September 3, 1999
So You Want to Sell Your Home Yourself?August 2, 1999
How to Select a Listing AgentJuly 8, 1999
All Homes Need A Professional Once Over - Even YoursJuly 2, 1999
Dealing With Clouds On Your TitleJune 25, 1999
Bundling And Unbundling Real Estate ServicesJune 24, 1999
Cash For Your Home Today?June 3, 1999
Homeseller Fix Up Efforts May Invite Ants As Well As BuyersMay 26, 1999
Buyers Warned That Hot Market Could TurnMay 24, 1999
Fair Housing Issues For FSBOSMay 17, 1999
When is the Best Time to Move Your Children?May 13, 1999
Ten Low-cost Ideas to Make Your Home More SaleableMay 11, 1999
Fair Housing: What Does it Really Mean?May 7, 1999
Too Many TreasuresMay 3, 1999
Site Launched to Bring Competition to Listing SideApril 26, 1999
Don't Get Excited About Including Your AppliancesApril 22, 1999
Make Your Home More SaleableApril 21, 1999
All About AppraisalsApril 14, 1999
Should We Add On Or Move?April 8, 1999
Study Suggests Alleyways Reduce Selling Prices for HomesApril 5, 1999
Qualifying The BuyerApril 1, 1999
Business to 'Stage' Homes for Sale Popping UpMarch 31, 1999
Pricing Your Home To SellMarch 25, 1999
Let Your Agent Show The HouseMarch 22, 1999
How to Read an Inspection ReportMarch 11, 1999
Secret Listings Serve the Broker - Not the SellerMarch 10, 1999
Open House EtiquetteMarch 8, 1999
Title Insurance Secrets: Asking the Right Questions Can Save You MoneyMarch 4, 1999
Understanding the Market in Your AreaMarch 3, 1999
Quick Reference Guide Offers Fast, Handy Answers For Buyers, SellersFebruary 26, 1999
Both Buyers and Sellers Benefit from InspectionsFebruary 17, 1999
Where Does Your Agent's Loyalty End?February 15, 1999
Your Home for Sale: What is Your Buyer's First Impression?February 10, 1999
That Pesky ChandelierFebruary 8, 1999
Give Your Home Curb AppealFebruary 5, 1999
The Seller's Legal ResponsibilitiesFebruary 4, 1999
Mistakes All Sellers MakeFebruary 3, 1999
The Purchase ContractJanuary 26, 1999
How to Buy a Home in a Sellers' MarketJanuary 19, 1999
What is a Seller's Market?January 18, 1999
Turning the Tables on a Buyers' MarketJanuary 14, 1999
20 Ways Realtors Successfully Market HomesJanuary 7, 1999
FSBO - Are You Sure You Want To Do This?January 4, 1999
Holiday Home Sales Defy Real Estate LoreDecember 21, 1998
The Down-Side of a Sellers MarketNovember 5, 1998
Common Senses Sell HomesOctober 22, 1998
Sellers Should Brace For Less Demand, More CompetitionSeptember 25, 1998
When Is It Time To Sell ? The Empty-Nester Dilemma.September 11, 1998
How Sellers Can Hide Things From BuyersAugust 21, 1998
Which is Harder - Buying or Selling a Home?August 21, 1998
What Sellers Should NEVER Say to BuyersJuly 24, 1998
Free Book Answers Questions About Home Buying and SellingJune 29, 1998
A Top Executive Warns Consumers: Is Your Listing Agreement Exclusive or Does It Exclude Buyers?March 26, 1998









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