Top 10 best places to retire in the U.S. in 2020. Housing affordability, desirability, health care and overall happiness were factored into rankings to find the best places for retirees to spend their retirement. Top 10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2020 Retirement is a milestone that can bring, freedom, purpose, enjoyment [...]
Top 10 most profitable home renovations. A recent remodeling impact report shows which home improvement projects are most profitable for resale. If you’re thinking about making some home renovations but aren’t sure which renovations are most profitable for resale, we’ve got some insights that will help you make a smart decision. A new report by [...]
Can a surviving spouse sell the house? This reader wants to know if they can sell the property if they’re on the house deed but not the mortgage. Q: My wife passed away last year and she was on the mortgage to the home and on the title to the house deed. I’m not on [...]
Is a land swap a good way to clear up boundary line issues? This reader wants help figuring out how to resolve boundary line issues from an old land survey. Is a Land Swap a Good Way to Clear Up Boundary Line Issues from a Land Survey? Q: We own a large lot in Massachusetts [...]
What are my rights if my name is on a deed? My father put my name on the deed to his home but when he died his widow sold the house without me, now what? Q: Before my father died he added my name to the deed on his house which was mortgage free. He [...]
If I pay taxes on a property do I own it? This reader paid real estate taxes on a boyfriend’s home and wants to know if they have a claim to the property. Q: I live with my boyfriend and have been with him for about 12 years. We have two children. He bought a [...]
Fall home maintenance checklist 2019: 10 things to do this autumn. Seasonal maintenance can reduce energy costs and help prevent emergency repairs over winter. Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist 2019 While you’re enjoying the arrival of Autumn—and pumpkin-spiced everything, you should start thinking about your fall home maintenance checklist. Homeowners who take their seasonal home [...]
I bought a house with problems not disclosed, now what? This new homeowner found out about a major insurance claim for tornado damage after closing. Q: My husband and I bought a home two years ago and we had a multitude of problems. First, the real estate agent forgot to offer us a walk-thru until [...]
What are the property tax implications of dissolving an LLC? How will taxes be affected if this reader dissolves the LLC the rental property is held in? What Are the Property Tax Implications of Dissolving an LLC Q: I own a rental property that I put into a limited liability company (LLC). Now, I’m planning [...]
Best time to buy airline tickets for Thanksgiving 2019. The delay in returning the Boeing 737 Max to operations might throw a wrench in your travel plans. Planning a trip home for the holidays? Best Time to Buy Airline Tickets for Thanksgiving 2019 The best time to buy airline tickets for Thanksgiving 2019 is between [...]
