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Archive for August 5th, 2008

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

The Hunt: Growing Into a Nicer Place

After giving up the instability of an actor’s life and landing a steady job, Matt Mager knew it was time to upgrade his living situation.

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Study: Most consumers who haggle for lower real estate broker fees are successful

NEW YORK - Don’t be shy about haggling over what you pay your real estate agent.

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Suit blames loan servicer for pending foreclosure

A Boston-area couple who are in foreclosure, despite their herculean attempts to prevent it, have filed a lawsuit against Washington Mutual, one of the nation’s largest mortgage servicing firms.

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Should buyer forfeit deposit over fireplace defect?

Inman News Dear Barry, I’m having some difficulties with the seller of the home I am buying. When I first looked at the house, he said the fireplace was in working order. But my home inspector says there are loose bricks and mortar in the firebox. Now the seller says he never used the fireplace but was told when he …

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Is now a good time to become a landlord?

Inman News Q: Your column and radio show are fast becoming mandatory for me, especially as they relate to real estate.