Land Contract

An alternative to a non-conforming loan is the use of a land contract, which is allowed in some states. A land contract is an agreement between a buyer and a seller, where the buyer agrees to make periodic payments to the seller. The title to the property only transfers to the land contract buyer on

Living Trusts

Should I Put My House in a Living Trust? Ask the Concierge Ask the Concierge is a reader-question column. Letters are edited and details changed. General educational information, not legal or tax advice. I'm a real estate broker, not an attorney; the decisions below belong with an estate planning at

The $6,000 Fix That Cost a Silver Spring Seller $20,000: Why I Tell Every Client to Get a Pre-Listing Inspection

The $6,000 Fix That Cost a Silver Spring Seller $20,000: Why I Tell Every Client to Get a Pre-Listing Inspection A true story from my files, with the client's name and details changed, followed by what I see in inspection reports across the region. General educational information, not legal advice o

Avoiding Financial Stress

By asking the right questions, and knowing exactly what your needs are, you can find the right loan for you. There are certain approaches that you can take while mortgage shopping that can cost or save you money. It is still true that the better qualifications you have, the lower your interest rate