RE Q&A: Should I Pay for Leak Damage?

RE Q&A: Should I Pay for Leak Damage?

By Gary M. Singer If you dispute a condo charge, review your documents, gather evidence, and respond in writing. If that fails, consider legal help to challenge the assessment. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Question: My condominium is charging me $8,000 to repair a leak...
Quitclaim Deed Fraud on the Rise, FBI Says

Quitclaim Deed Fraud on the Rise, FBI Says

By Andrew Dorn Fraudsters use fake quitclaim deeds to steal homes, selling or renting them without owners’ knowledge. Stay alert by monitoring records and protecting your information. NEW YORK — Unsuspecting homeowners are discovering their properties have been sold...
A Guide to Bathroom Remodel Costs

A Guide to Bathroom Remodel Costs

A bathroom remodel can enhance comfort and boost home value, but costs vary widely depending on size, scope, materials and labor. CHICAGO – Looking for a refresh or an overhaul? Either way a bathroom remodel could be just the thing to boost home value and your...
New NAR Guides: Auctions, Attorneys

New NAR Guides: Auctions, Attorneys

By Amy Connolly Two new NAR Consumer Guides explain how home auctions work and what to know when hiring a real estate attorney. ORLANDO, Fla. — Real estate auctions and the role of real estate attorneys take center stage in the newest Consumer Guides published by the...
Shift in Pricing Puts New Builds Within Reach

Shift in Pricing Puts New Builds Within Reach

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey The gap between new builds and existing homes has narrowed, presenting an opportunity for real estate agents and buyers to navigate a tough affordability environment. CHICAGO — Home buyers who have long been priced out of the new-home market...
Are Modular Homes Going Mainstream?

Are Modular Homes Going Mainstream?

Modular, 3D-printed and prefab homes are growing in popularity as rebuilding options after disasters despite image and transportation hurdles. NEW YORK — Alternative construction methods – modular construction, 3D printing and other non-traditional, prefabricated...