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Buyer Wants an Agent -- But I Found Them Jun. 17, 2025
Reader Question: I'm selling my home without an agent. The buyer now wants to bring in their agent t... Read More
Should Sellers Leave During the Home Inspection? Jun. 10, 2025
DEAR MONTY BY RICHARD MONTGOMERY FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025 Should Sellers Leave During th... Read More
Adding an Inmate to Your Deed? Read This First Jun. 03, 2025
Dear Monty: Can an inmate be added to a home deed? Monty's Answer: Yes, an inmate can be added to a ... Read More
Seniors Under Pressure: Know Your Home Rights May. 27, 2025
DEAR MONTY BY RICHARD MONTGOMERY FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 Seniors Under Pressure: Know Yo... Read More
Missed Closing Date: Can You Legally Walk Away? May. 20, 2025
Reader Question: If the closing date has passed by over a week and has already been set back another... Read More
Beyond the Deposit: Hidden Risks in Backing Out May. 13, 2025
Dear Monty: In Virginia, can a real estate purchase contract be terminated simply by walking away an... Read More
Escrow Error in Your Favor: The $9,000 Question May. 06, 2025
Reader Question: On the Closing Disclosure of the house I just closed on, there was a credit of $9,0... Read More
Hidden Tax Traps in Family Home Transfers Apr. 29, 2025
Dear Monty: We want to know how to sign our house over to our son without any tax involvement. Shoul... Read More
Video Tours: Skip the Wasted Showings Apr. 22, 2025
Dear Monty: We will sell our house on our own in the spring. We want a video so people can preview t... Read More
Options To Beat High Housing Prices Apr. 15, 2025
DEAR MONTY BY RICHARD MONTGOMERY FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 Options To Beat High Housing ... Read More
You Signed a Contract -- Then the Pricing on Your Dream Home Changes Apr. 08, 2025
Dear Monty: We have an accepted offer on a home. But the home we wanted has come down in price, and ... Read More
When Sellers Linger: Your Inspection Rights Matter Apr. 01, 2025
Dear Monty: We have had a lot of difficulty getting contracts back from the seller through email. We... Read More
Sold Your Home but Lost the Paperwork? 9 Ways To Recover Your Docs Mar. 25, 2025
Dear Monty: I sold my condo at 127 Wildberry Drive in Atlanta[ML1] to someone named Sherry Smith sev... Read More
New Home Nightmare: When Rain Washes Away Your Perfect Yard Mar. 18, 2025
Dear Monty: We just bought a new house. Just before the sale, a heavy rainstorm ruined the yard with... Read More
Trading the Open Road for a 55-Plus Community: What You Need To Know First Mar. 04, 2025
Dear Monty: My wife and I live in our motor home while traveling the country. Though we enjoy this l... Read More
Mobile Home Tax Shock: Understanding Your Assessment Rights Feb. 25, 2025
Dear Monty: Is it legal to double your taxes on a mobile home where you don't own the land? Doesn't ... Read More
Dangerous Defects: When Sellers Won't Respond Feb. 18, 2025
Dear Monty: We're under contract on the house, and it's been a NIGHTMARE. Our inspection revealed il... Read More
Snowbirds' Tax Break: Keep or Lose? Feb. 11, 2025
Dear Monty: My wife and I own two homes: one in Florida in her name and my house in Indiana in my na... Read More
Home Sale Timing: Tax Law Changes? Feb. 04, 2025
Dear Monty: I read your recent column regarding capital gains exemptions. I'm aware that there is a ... Read More
