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Ask a Legal Expert:
Q: Two years ago my husband and I spent a significant amount of money fixing a mold problem in our home. We are now preparing to sell our house. Should we tell our real estate agent and potential buyers about the mold issue if it has been corrected?
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2010: year of the turnaround?
A spurt in home sales in 2009, aided by low interest rates and the first-time homebuyer tax credit, has led some economists to forecast a turnaround in the housing market this year. Other forecasters feel this is too optimistic a projection.
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When double-pane glass needs replacing
Q: I am sort of handy around the house and was wondering how difficult it is to remove and replace the windows in my house. There seems to be moisture between the double-pane windows now. Any tips? --Frank C.
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Time is serious in real estate deals
When you sign a contract to buy or sell a home, you agree on the price, the closing date, and a myriad of other details. The contract may also specify that time is of the essence. If so, this means that you agree to perform on time.
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Southern California Home Buyer's Fair March 13 and March 14
With interest rates at historic lows and home prices at affordable levels now is an ideal time to buy a home. Chances are you have many questions, ranging from how to find and qualify for a mortgage loan to what steps are required to get from finding a home to closing escrow and moving in.
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Should I fix up my home or just sell it?
Making the decision to sell your home is always a tough one. There are financial and emotional decisions to make, and any number of factors that can tip the balance one way or the other. The emotional decisions are ones that only you can answer, but as to the financial side of things, there are some common sense questions that may make the decision a little easier.
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Curb appeal tips that pay off
Imagine going on a job interview looking shabby, or trying to sell your car for a good price when it's filthy and loaded with stuff. In a competitive market, you wouldn't do well.
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Beware of kitchen-range fire hazard
Q: I purchased a 27-inch, four-burner Wolf commercial range, with an oven, about 30 years ago. I was told when I purchased the range (commercial) that there should be at least six inches between the range and cabinets on both sides; the rear was tiled already. I had my kitchen remodeled in November 2006. Is there a way to protect my cabinets by installing any fireproofing products so that the range can set within the one or two inches against the cabinets, or should I tile the rear wall and the two sides next to the cabinets? --Fran K.
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Don't skimp on title insurance
Most people are trying to cut costs these days. Some even wonder if it's necessary to pay for title insurance when they buy or sell a home. Skimping here could end up costing plenty if you discover a title defect after you own the property.
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Things to know before buying a vacation home
Nationally, home sales declined 4.1 percent in 2006 from 2005. But, vacation-home sales rose 4.7 percent in 2006 to a record 1.07 million sales, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR). The increased interest in buying vacation homes for personal use rather than rental is expected to continue throughout this decade.
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