Residential Real Estate - Buy / Sell

Buying A House In A Short Sale

Short sales become more common in a bad economy. They occur when a homeowner can't keep up with his mortgage payments, so his lender agrees to let him sell hi.... Read more

Relations with Your Neighbors

When you own your home, you often plan on living there for a long time. Good relations with your neighbors can make that time enjoyable. But sometimes the act.... Read more

Laws Regulate Ownership of Pit Bull...

Each decade has its “dangerous dog.” In the 1970s, it was Doberman pinschers. In the 1980s, it was German shepherds. In the 1990s, it was Rottweilers. Today, .... Read more

Residential Real Estate - Buy / Sell

Buying a House in Foreclosure

One person's misfortune can become someone else's blessing - and that's particularly true with foreclosures on residential property. When homeowners are unable to keep up with their mortgage payments,... Read more

Can My Landlord Shut Off My Utilities

In most situations, your landlord is not allowed to cut off your utilities. A landlord who wants you to leave can evict you under the terms of the lease or rental agreement, but cannot cut off your ut... Read more

New Rules Will Make Mortgages Safer

The residential foreclosure crisis has claimed nearly 4 million U.S. homes since 2008. At the start of 2013, it looks like the worst is over. The number of homes in the foreclosure process has reached... Read more

Insurance Coverage for Flood Damage

The devastation caused by superstorm Sandy inspired many homeowners to take a fresh look at their insurance coverage, especially flood damage. A third of U.S. policyholders mistakenly believe that the... Read more

Owning and Keeping Chickens

To raise chickens in a residential area, you will need to comply with local ordinances. For a list of ordinances by state and municipality, see this link. There may be permits, fees or both. These are... Read more

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