Financial markets size up new Fed chief
Interest rates, inflation become hot button
Monday, October 31, 2005

Web offers great alternative to 'mortgage bazaar'
Part 2: Smart mortgage shopping
Monday, October 31, 2005

Tenants-in-common hit snag with real estate tax break
Recent condo sale impedes one owner's eligibility
Monday, October 31, 2005

What to consider when buying a home elsewhere
How to get local info on a faraway real estate market
Monday, October 31, 2005

How to drive an architect crazy
Fussy client full of too many second opinions
Friday, October 28, 2005

Gas heater a great addition for garage or shop
What to consider when shopping for a heater
Friday, October 28, 2005

Six home buyer mistakes to avoid
Why are buyer's agents, contingencies so important?
Friday, October 28, 2005

Repainting rental puts tenant in financial pickle
Is written permission required for the work?
Thursday, October 27, 2005

Beware of last-minute real estate transaction fees
Profits go to brokers, not agents
Thursday, October 27, 2005

Handicapped access raises a stink with restaurateur
Plaintiff's attorney seeks reimbursement for legal fees
Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Faux rock gets heave-ho in fireplace remodel
Some conditions make removal problematic
Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Prepayment penalty rains on real estate refinance
Can home equity credit line lender waive condition?
Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Tips and traps when looking for real estate loans
Home mortgage book reveals just about everything
Tuesday, October 25, 2005

When home buyer can cancel sale and get deposit refund
Purchase offers can be contingent on mortgage terms
Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Defect repairs pit home inspector against Realtor
Should licensed engineer be consulted for major fix?
Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Can home buyer waive sales contract contingency?
Sellers cancel sale on technicality
Monday, October 24, 2005

Time is serious in real estate deals
Buyers and sellers face consequences if they don't perform on time
Monday, October 24, 2005

Real estate loan overcharges run rampant
Part 1: Smart mortgage shopping
Monday, October 24, 2005

How real estate can save on your income taxes
Tips for 2005 tax season
Friday, October 21, 2005

Professional movers take the sting out of senior downsizing
Job requires a host of skills to coordinate transition
Friday, October 21, 2005

How to paint knotty pine and concrete
Preparing surface and choosing the right product
Friday, October 21, 2005

Pitfalls of hiring a professional property manager
Long-distance ownership sometimes comes at a cost
Thursday, October 20, 2005

Note to real estate pros: Keep careful records
Proof needed to qualify for unlimited rental property tax loss deductions
Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Speak now or forever lose your rights
Waiting 5 years to complain about bad house is too long
Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Flexible loans may end up hurting homeowners
Rising real estate foreclosures expected in flat markets
Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Plumbing fixes eliminate sleepless nights
Tips for soundproofing sump pump, pipes
Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Successful realty negotiator reveals insider secrets
Book explains art of the real estate deal
Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Can vacation home qualify for a tax-deferred exchange?
Rules differ for investment properties
Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Soundproofing is last resort for frustrated condo owner
Building defect at heart of problem
Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Lagging mortgage rates undermine Fed's fight
Monetary balancing act trickier than expected
Monday, October 17, 2005

Best way to shop for real estate loan online
Part 3: Home buyers score on the Web
Monday, October 17, 2005

Downsizing to mobile home may be wrong move
Older couple concerned about existing mortgage, retirement
Monday, October 17, 2005

Pricing home to sell in a changing real estate market
Sellers face more competition than last year
Monday, October 17, 2005

America may be at peak of 'materialistic' cycle
Supersized homes, SUVs afflict a nation
Friday, October 14, 2005

Time to prepare for those high winter energy bills
Checklist for homeowners
Friday, October 14, 2005

How to avoid homeowner's insurance cancellation
Lessons from Hurricane Katrina
Friday, October 14, 2005

Renter's insurance a no-brainer
Consumers find benefits far outweigh costs
Thursday, October 13, 2005

Can renter break lease to buy a house?
Finding replacement tenant becomes pivotal issue
Thursday, October 13, 2005

Window replacement raises controversy at condo complex
Homeowner upset over special assessment
Thursday, October 13, 2005

Best way to renovate bathroom floor
Homeowner raises stink over stench
Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Fraudster's conviction clouds real estate title
Can criminal forfeit half of a house?
Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Can hot market lessen real estate agent's value?
Do-it-yourself sellers learn the hard way
Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Real estate buyers fall victim to 'offer shopping'
Mistake reveals down side of open-ended expiration
Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Pros and cons of home inspector associations
Not all members abide by same standards
Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Real estate book helps agents boost earnings
Top producers' success techniques shared
Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Inflation puts Fed in the hot seat
Markets predict tighter monetary policy
Monday, October 10, 2005

'Rent-back' options can work in home buyer's favor
Arrangement great in highly competitive market
Monday, October 10, 2005

Real estate recovery complicated by 'life estate'
Remedies exist for tenant who neglects house
Monday, October 10, 2005

Which real estate lender Web sites are worth shopping?
Part 2: Home buyers score on the Web
Monday, October 10, 2005

Interior designers reshape real estate buying
Matching house to lifestyle
Friday, October 07, 2005

How to get the best appraisal of your home
Technology brings smile to homeowner's face
Friday, October 07, 2005

Solid subfloors make for happy feet
Proper installation essential to building's structural integrity
Friday, October 07, 2005

New tax law irks couple in real estate exchange
Holding period nonexistent in 2002
Thursday, October 06, 2005

First-timers find a place to call home
Part 1: How to start investing in real estate
Thursday, October 06, 2005

Cost recovery questioned in bathroom remodel
Don't rely on real estate agent's advice
Wednesday, October 05, 2005

Why can't mortgage be modified instead of refinanced?
Secondary loan market holds clue
Wednesday, October 05, 2005

Builder zeroes in on Baby Boomer home-buying
Understanding today's 'active adult'
Wednesday, October 05, 2005

Landlord sues major retailer for unpaid rent
Is Sears-Roebuck liable if it didn't sign lease extension?
Wednesday, October 05, 2005

Pitfalls of kitchen remodeling revealed
New book helps overcome obstacles
Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Slab disclosure comes back to haunt seller
Who is responsible for reporting damage?
Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Survey error leaves fence vulnerable to teardown
Neighbors upset over minor encroachment
Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Fed on a mission to slow economy
Rate hikes should curb energy-induced inflation
Monday, October 03, 2005

Elderly home sellers stunned by huge real estate tax
Friend gives incorrect advice on downsizing
Monday, October 03, 2005

Pre-offer considerations for home buyers
Deposit could be at risk when backing out of deal
Monday, October 03, 2005

Why shop for a real estate loan online?
Part 1: Home buyers score on the Web
Monday, October 03, 2005