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Real Estate Fraud May Stop Sale of Foreclosed Property

Real estate fraud or a foreclosed property scam may be the reason why these homeowners cannot buy property they had a verbal agreement to buy. Q: We live in a very rural part of Florida. The property next to ours …

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Is a REIT a Good Investment in Property?

A real estate investment trust (REIT) could be a good investment if you are looking to invest in property, but don’t want to be a landlord Q: I have been listening to your show through iTunes and have learned a lot …

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How to Divide Inherited Property

If you inherit property with siblings or other family members, there are ways to divide the real estate inheritance without resorting to a lawsuit. Q: I have an interesting situation. My aunt recently died and left behind an estate which …

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Selling a House With an IRS Lien

Too sell a home with an IRS tax lien, you should remove the tax lien before closing the deal. Q: I am an enrolled agent with 20 years of practice, and 30 years working for the IRS. I thoroughly enjoyed …

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How to Find the Right Realtor

When buying or selling a home, finding the best Realtor or real estate agent that knows the housing market, listens to you and fits your personality is a must. Q: We are selling our home possibly next year and would …

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Recouping Costs After a Co-op Rejection

If you are looking to buy a co-op but get rejected by the board, you recourse for getting back the money spent on fees and costs of purchase is low. Q: I was trying to buy a co-op. I found …

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Competing Bids With Real Estate Investors

Q: We recently moved to Las Vegas and expected to have a very easy time finding a home at a great bargain. Our budget is up to $260,000, and we’re looking for a three to four-bedroom home with a pool. …

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Seller Disclosure: What Needs To Be Reported?

Q: My husband and I purchased our first home in 2011.The home is a four-story town house located in Washington, DC. First built in the 1880s, it has had many owners and updates. After purchasing the home and living in …

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Selling A House With A Lien

Q: Does an IRS lien follow a homeowner or a property? We’re selling our home and we can’t get a straight answer from the bank. We consulted with another professional in the finance industry, and he says an IRS lien …

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Fixing Title Company Mistakes

Q: My father’s property was sold in California a couple of years ago. I was recently contacted by the title company that assisted my father in the sale. They told me that there was a “typo” on the number of …

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