26
Aug
2026

How do I find out if someone died in my house?

I came across an online forum recently in which someone asked, “How do I find out if someone died in my house?” One forum member wanted to know if anyone had died…
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Posted in: Fun Real Estate, Practical Advice For Homeowners
26
Aug
2026

Don’t buy a condo if you don’t want to follow the rules

Most condo owners don’t give their covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) much thought—until they do something the CC&Rs forbid. CC&Rs are the governing documents that spell out how a homeowners association (HOA)…
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Posted in: Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Practical Advice For Homeowners
26
Aug
2026

How Google can add to your home’s value

There’s a ‘light-filled’ 1894 Victorian house for sale in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood. Among the advertised amenities: Two bedrooms, a library/media room with fireplace—and proximity to the Google shuttle. You’ve probably seen…
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Posted in: Fun Real Estate, Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Market Trends
26
Aug
2026

Home not selling? Fresh tips for getting it sold part II

First-time homebuyer tax credits aside, you might find it challenging to sell a home now. After all, the economy’s still struggling, people are worried, and it’s a buyer’s market. In my last…
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Posted in: Practical Advice For Home Sellers
26
Aug
2026

The clock is ticking on first-time homebuyer and repeat buyer tax credits

The first-time homebuyer and repeat buyer tax credits expire on April 30. As of this moment, there doesn’t seem to be a movement to extend these credits again. But before you rush…
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Posted in: Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Market Trends
26
Aug
2026

Tips for buying and selling a home at the same time

Should you get an offer on your home before you try to find a home to buy? Or should you find the home you want before putting yours on the market? Will…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Practical Advice For Homebuyers
26
Aug
2026

More iPad and iPhone real estate apps for homebuyers and sellers

I’ve had my Apple iPad for several days now, and one of the apps I love is Zillow, the iPad version of Zillow.com. Zillow for the iPad (a free app) puts a huge amount…
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Posted in: Fun Real Estate, Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Practical Advice For Homeowners, Real Estate Market Trends
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26
Aug
2026

How to do owner financing in a real estate transaction

In my last post, ‘What is a lease to buy option?,’ I explained how a lease to buy agreement can help sellers sale their property to a buyer who doesn’t have the down…
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Posted in: Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Market Trends
26
Aug
2026

Apple iPad real estate apps could save homebuyers and agents time

No doubt Apple’s iPad, which hits stores Saturday (April 3), will be a cool gadget to have around the house. But the wireless tablet could also help you buy a house. Already, at…
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Posted in: Fun Real Estate, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Market Trends
26
Aug
2026

In Brooklyn: Norah Jones’ brownstone WindowGate- and what it means for you

Singer Norah Jones has been in the news lately. Actually, let’s be more specific: Her Brooklyn townhouse has been in the news. And in what’s been branded as WindowGate, there’s a lesson…
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Posted in: Fun Real Estate, General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Practical Advice For Homeowners