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What Is an 8-by-19 Strip of Land Actually Worth? Sep. 22, 2026
Q: There are 3 approaches to valuing a piece of land: the income approach, the comparable approach a... Read More
How Three Siblings Can Save Both the Building and the Family Sep. 15, 2026
Q: My brother, sister and I inherited an older apartment building in a Midwest downtown three years ... Read More
The Right Order for Two Closings, Not One Sep. 01, 2026
Q: We have an accepted offer on our home, pending closing, and we are moving into a new 55-and-older... Read More
What the Flood Map Won't Tell a Developer Aug. 25, 2026
Q: We've covered the surveyor, lot sizing, TIF financing, phasing, stormwater, sewer and septic and ... Read More
You May Not Be in a Flood Zone -- Even If FEMA Says You Are Aug. 18, 2026
Q: I've heard FEMA flood maps can be wrong. Is that true and how would I even know if it affects my ... Read More
Before You Call a Developer -- Read This Aug. 11, 2026
Q: We own and live in a home located on a 30-acre parcel near a small Midwest city that has zero vac... Read More
The Ethics Vote That Got Transparency Backwards Aug. 04, 2026
Reader Question: I keep hearing real estate agents say buyers and sellers want more "transparency." ... Read More
Is My Home Inspector Afraid to Tell Me the Truth? Jul. 28, 2026
Q: We are under contract on a house and our agent recommended an inspector who she says she "uses al... Read More
A Foreclosure Goes to Auction, Now What? Jul. 21, 2026
Q: A real estate agent recently showed us a foreclosure home. Our offer was not accepted. Three week... Read More
Selling Your Home in 2026 Requires a Different Playbook Jul. 14, 2026
Q: The real estate market feels chaotic right now. Some areas are still strong seller's markets, whi... Read More
What Landlords Must Fix -- and What They Can Ignore Jul. 07, 2026
Q: Is the owner or real estate agent of a rental property obligated to paint the walls and fix leaks... Read More
My Adult Kids Won't Leave -- Can I Evict Them? Jun. 30, 2026
Q: I own a large 5-bedroom home in the Midwest. I want to sell it, as my circumstances have changed.... Read More
Dear Monty: When is the Best Time to Sell a Home? Jun. 23, 2026
Reader Question: Monty, we are thinking of selling our home and we have a simple question. When is t... Read More
Solar Panels on the House: Asset, Liability or Both? Jun. 16, 2026
Q: We are considering buying a home we recently toured that has solar panels. We really like the hom... Read More
AI Is Quietly Rewiring How Homes Are Bought and Sold Jun. 09, 2026
Q: My husband and I are both newly converted artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasts. I am also a r... Read More
What Lurks Outside the Frame Jun. 07, 2026
I consumed a lot of horror movies during my teen years. For a couple of my friends, my room became t... Read More
What the Zillow-Compass War Means for Your Brokerage Jun. 02, 2026
Q: I am a real estate broker with 12 years of experience. Zillow, Compass and other large platforms ... Read More
The Invisible Forces that Keep the Doors Open May. 31, 2026
We're not southern enough to be yes, ma'am or no, sir, but I try to nudge manners into my kids' dail... Read More
A Warm Climate, Family Nearby and a $107,000 Question May. 26, 2026
Q: My son-in-law in Texas has presented me with a proposal to build a small guest house on his prope... Read More
Forget the Rainbow, Let's Taste the Vinegar May. 24, 2026
My mind wanders, and sometimes I just follow behind it, seeing where it goes. Driving to the gym rec... Read More
