Dian Hymer provides straightforward, nuts-and-bolts advice on home buyer/seller issues. Dian is the author of House Hunting, The Take-Along Workbook for Home Buyers and Starting Out, The Complete Home Buyer's Guide.

Filter     Order  Title asc Title desc Ordering    Display #  5 10 15 20 25 30 50 Topic Buying fixer-upper? Don't expect goldmine Economists differ on housing recovery Common ways sellers fudge their listings Curb appeal tips that pay off When it makes sense to overpay for house Common disputes between home buyers, sellers Must I contract with agent showing open house? Don't wait until selling to make repairs Will shopping multiple lenders hurt credit? Sellers use disclosure to their advantage Written home inspection report is gold Pest repairs are turnoff for buyers Common red flags Home sellers who understand market prosper Think twice before buying investment property Despite lower jumbo rates, refi may be unwise Gauging market value best left to locals Sellers find it tough accepting contingencies Why home purchases fall apart at last minute What to do if your home won't sell Sellers, pay attention to lowball offers Buying to flip not smart in today's market Home buyers: There's more to purchase offer than price Sellers, don't be difficult when showing home Price it right when selling in today's market Don't buy home if you'll need to sell in a recession How buyers, sellers are closing deals in today's market Major home remodel may not pay off Sellers: Don't withhold bad inspection report Top home-buying mistakes revealed How accurate is a CMA? It pays to sell home before buying another Selling home 'as is' in today's market? Housing downturn makes refinancing more difficult Renovating home's exterior pays off Things to know before writing Home seller quandary: Fix up house or offer credit? Buyers: Price reduction not always a red flag When buying home, don't rely on seller's inspectors Is selling home in today's market worthwhile? Sellers list right to avoid price reductions Get started on the house hunt Pros, cons of buying home in today's market Tailor open house to market conditions Risks of trading up to larger home Tips on choosing listing agent in today's market Presale inspections can speed home sale Credit crunch tightens rules for appraisals Is buying home today a good investment? Is improving home's basement wise during soft market?   << Start < Prev 1 2 Next > End >> Results 1 - 50 of 82

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