If you are considering a condo purchase the question of who owns the land under a condo has probably crossed your mind. Do you own land when you buy a condo? What exactly do you own once you sign on...

Condos have developed a reputation as being difficult to sell, and as such, something you should avoid if you plan on moving again any time soon. Setting aside the buying vs. renting in the short...

A reader who is a would-be property investor contacted me recently to ask if all townhomes have Homeowners Association fees. The question arose because the reader was considering a number of...

Recently, I received an email, asking if you can buy a house without your spouse. It is a simple question, but the answer is far from straightforward. There are so many variables in this situation; I...

Home buyers who are looking to save some money often ask me if real estate agents do appraisals. After all, agents advise sellers about how much their house is worth, so real estate agents do...

First time home buyers often wonder how you can sell your house if you have a mortgage because at first glance it looks like you’ll end up owing your lender a lot of money in interest. Fortunately,...