Today's Top Real Estate News

Deck railings become fun and exciting
Myriad materials, designs let homeowners' imaginations run wild

Don't forfeit home because of back taxes
If burden is too much, selling can rescue equity

Can whistleblowing rental manager be fired?
Rent it Right

Readers describe short-sale troubles
How to cope when deals take longer, lenders play games

Lesser of two evils: short sale or tenant?
REThink Real Estate

Termite damage a nightmare to fix
Tips on getting contractor bids

Purchase offers are for buyers to decide
When seller writes offer, commission concerns arise

Can lender challenge loan data after closing?
Default risk affects loan's salability on secondary market

Sellers: Don't blame us for wall rot
Although buyers demand repairs, recourse is unlikely

Smoking, partying missing from disclosures
Do buyers have recourse against seller, listing agent?

When is it safe to destroy mortgage papers?
Multiple refis has homeowner itching to declutter

Some borrowers get more aid than others
How does loan servicer determine who receives 'special treatment'?

Economists differ on housing recovery
If selling today, there's a formula to follow

Central heating's come a long way
Quest for energy efficiency fuels innovation

Do rules favor pre-foreclosure buyers?
Reader looks for leverage based on home's condition