Buying

•   Avoid Short Sale Real Estate "Deals"

Smooth talker seeks money up front. It's probably a scam.

•   Paying the Appraiser

Buyer is objecting.

•   Still Married

Wants to buy on her own.

•   Bought the House Together

Now breaking up.

•   Paid-Off Mobile Home

Good for down payment?

•   They're Over 65

Any break on capital gains tax?

•   Dry Closing

What does it mean?

•   Commission Question

You figure it out.

•   Sold Dad's House

With "stepped-up" cost basis.

•   Home Inspection

Done by buyer or seller?