Inherited shares may require buyout, but from whom?
By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin, Tribune Content Agency Real Estate Matters Q: My father recently passed away and...
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Selling multiple homes? Repair, repaint and take measures to appeal to buyers
By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin, Tribune Content Agency Real Estate Matters Q: I know you’re not going to...
It Just Got a Bit Easier to Buy a Higher-Priced Home
Home prices rebounded nationally by late fall to levels last seen in 2007, when the housing bust began. In response,...
What to Know Before Buying Mortgage Insurance
If you?re like many borrowers who have less than 20 percent of a home?s value in equity or saved for...
How Home Buyers Can Tap an IRA Penalty Free
Homeowners Q & A: My husband and I would like to help our son make a down payment on his...
Tax Tip for Your 2016 Return: Write Off Home Refinancing Points
When you buy a house, you get to deduct in one fell swoop the “points” fee paid to get your...
What to Do When Property Taxes Are Too High
Q: Forty years ago I paid $700 for my home. I never upgraded the home and never made any changes...
Are Closing Costs Tax Deductible?
When you purchase your home or buy land for your new home from a seller, you?re responsible for paying closing...
Mortgage Outlook: Mostly Good News
Erin Lantz is vice president of mortgages for Zillow Group, a real estate information company. How would you describe mortgage...