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Three things to consider before purchasing your first home
Buying your first home will likely be one of the most exciting and scary times of your life. Beyond the basic considerations - location, number of bathrooms, ranch style vs. multilevel - the... (more)

Why bad roofs make lenders cringe
REThink Real EstateTara-Nicholle NelsonInman News®Q: Why is it so difficult to find a mortgage company that will finance a house that may need a roof? A: If you have done any house hun... (more)

When do late-payment fees become 'excessive'?
Tenants shocked by bill nearly equal to monthly rentRobert GriswoldInman News®Q: My husband and I rent a townhouse that is privately owned. Per the lease that we signed, the rent is du... (more)

Home staging on a budget
Know which items to pack away and when to leave the shower curtain openTom KellyInman News®I mentioned "home staging" to a single dad who asked about selling his home this spr... (more)

Pros' tips for installing grab bars
Never rip them out of the wall againBill and Kevin BurnettInman News®Q: As my parents have gotten older, they have begun asking one of the towel bars in their bathroom to do double du... (more)

Homeowners fined $7K for backyard apartment
Are previous seller, inspector liable for failing to disclose unpermitted addition?Barry StoneInman News®DEAR BARRY: We bought our home seven years ago. Recently, the county building de... (more)

3 ways to turn your 'quirks' into strengths
Book Review: 'Better Than Normal: How What Makes You Different Can Make You Exceptional'Tara-Nicholle NelsonInman News®Book Review Title: "Better Than Normal: How What Makes You ... (more)

Renters complicate condo financing
Fannie, Freddie, FHA spooked by association foreclosuresBenny KassInman News®DEAR BENNY: Four years ago I bought the cheapest condo in town, intending to buy a house soon. However, I ... (more)

Overcoming challenges of borrower-ordered appraisals
A better way to shop for mortgagesJack GuttentagInman News®Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series. Read Part 1, "Let borrowers order their own appraisals." La... (more)

4 traits of happy homeowners
Mood of the MarketTara-Nicholle NelsonInman News®If someone were to chart it, I'd guess that the bell curve that represents how happy American homeowners have been over the last 10 year... (more)

8 things to know about buying a home today
Use mortgage preapproval to your advantageDian HymerInman News®The home-sale market is showing signs of life. More buyers are confident now than they were a year ago that now might be a... (more)

Investors return to affordable housing
How housing finance agencies are incentivizing in the face of a weak bond marketSteve BergsmanInman News®What got me interested in the state of state housing finance agencies (SHFAs) wa... (more)