Unit owner concerned about language added to HOA’s rules
Q: The homeowners association (HOA) of our complex added language to the association’s rules and regulations that I believe is alarming and invalid. I read your column every week and...
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Why do property owners let homes and storefronts sit empty?
Q: I’m curious. There are several abandoned homes in my area. They are/were beautiful, but year after year, they sit empty. Similarly, there are a number of empty storefronts in...
Trustee considers next steps for beneficiaries after sale of Mom’s home
Q: My mom’s home is in a trust. She passed away toward the end of last year. She lived in the home for over 20 years. Her trust lists her...
Real Estate Matters: Why aren’t more homeowners selling to ‘as is’ companies?
Q: I recently came across one of your columns on using a company to sell your home on an “as is” basis. You pay no real estate commissions; you get...
Real Estate Matters: HOA board president asks resident to research regulations regarding ‘no smoking’ measure
Someone is confused. So, let’s go back to the rights and responsibilities of the HOA.
Real Estate Matters: Can you minimize taxes on sale of rental property?
Q: How do I minimize taxes for my parents? They have a rental property and own it without a mortgage. They want to sell it to me. Here’s the problem:...
Real Estate Matters: What’s the best way for kids to inherit their parents’ home?
Q: Friends of mine put their two children on the title of their house some time ago. The home has no mortgage. The father is now deceased and the mother...
Real Estate Matters: Who’s financially responsible for water damage inside condo unit caused by contractor’s actions out in breezeway?
Q: We own a condo in Atlanta as a secondary residence. About a year ago we discovered a portion of our floor was saturated with water. We discovered, and the...
Real Estate Matters: Reader shares concern about paying more bills online after reading article about increasing hacks
Q: Your recent article that discusses the increasing hacks and perils of online transactions recommended moving as many of your bills online. This sounds like bad advice, given the whole point of...
Real Estate Matters: Land owner curious about tax implications of forming LLC to avoid probate
Q: I inherited a parcel of land upon my father's death. His wishes were for the property to remain in the family for my children. In order to prevent any...