Archive for May, 2011

Top 10 Most Searched Homes on Realtor.com

Online real estate lookie-loos seemed to be very interested in rustic, cabin-style homes last week, judging by the  top four searches on today’s Top [...]

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Should You Set Up A Living Trust To Handle Your Real Estate Wishes?

Protecting your assets may not be good enough if you haven’t provided your family with your documented wishes. Realtor® Herb Schmulewicz [...]

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Mel Gibson Re-Lists Malibu Manse for $11.75 Million (PHOTOS)

Controversial actor Mel Gibson has re-listed his Malibu, CA home for $11.75 million.
This 6 bedroom, 5 bath “Old World” Hacienda sits on [...]

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Should I Try A 1031 Exchange?

Q: I own a rental subdivision in Lexington SC where I have 11 rental homes. I would like to cash out and [...]

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What Is The Difference Between A Short Sale And A Natural Sale?

Q: What is the difference between a short sale and a natural sale?
–Anonymous
A: What you term as a “natural sale” is actually [...]

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The Closing Of My House Has Been Delayed, What Recourse Do I Have?

Q: I live in Fort Worth, Texas. I’m building a new house and the contract never had a closing date, [...]

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An Artistic Retreat In Pacifica (PHOTOS)

A  Pacific Ocean view with loft-like style prevails at this modern charmer in Pacifica, California listed at $1.575 million. This home’s angular [...]

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How Can I Get A Foreclosure Off My Record?

Q: My home was in foreclosure but the foreclosure was dismissed by the county in which I lived. My husband and I [...]

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Whoopi’s Vermont Country Home Listed For $2.3 Million (PHOTOS)

Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg has listed her 4 bedroom, 5 bath Marlboro, VT home for $2.3 million. [via Real Estalker]
This historic country [...]

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If I Did A Quit Claim Deed, Can I Later Buy That Same Property?

Q: I helped a friend buy a home in 2005. He refinanced in 2006 without putting my name on the refinance loan. [...]

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