Can someone tell me what the catch is in this real estate ad? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2008 - 20 answers 
When should I buy a house? I'm freaked out about buying my first house to start with, and now this? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 33 answers
What is the best option for paying off a mortgage when I take a loss on a condo sale - and are there any tax deductions I can take? [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2008 - 6 answers
How and when do I "shop" a mortgage? (first-time buyer questions inside) [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2008 - 12 answers
What does it take to get a 'rehab' mortgage to purchase a building? [more inside]
posted on Dec 8, 2007 - 0 answers
Do most people try negotiating near the end of a teaser rate? [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2007 - 4 answers
Should I buy a house now or wait to save a little more for a 20% downpayment? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2007 - 28 answers
Please help me make a proposal to my family about the fate of my parents’ home that is equitable and reasonable and doesn’t make me seem like a greedy jerkface. [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2007 - 24 answers
Is this the worst possible time to become first-time home owners in Portland, Ore., even though we found what looks like a pretty good deal on a condo? This sort of thing scares me, but we just found a place that we like and that seems very reasonably priced. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2007 - 26 answers
Mortgage fraud/appraisal fraud question. Does the following transaction look suspicious? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2007 - 10 answers
A friend and I, and possibly others, are interested in pooling resources to buy a nice Seattle home as an investment and to live in (for now). Any experience/tips/quasi-legal advice on creating a small real estate trust or corporation to do this? [more inside]
posted on Feb 9, 2007 - 4 answers
Does anyone have any experience with Mortgage Brokers that are co-owned by real estate agencies? [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2007 - 7 answers
I would like to find out how much a particular house was sold for and, in general, what economic conditions are like for a purchase. [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2006 - 15 answers
Real-estate lawfilter: Is it possible to lend money towards the cash purchase of a property by a family member, and then be handed ownership by a quit claim deed, and then take out my own mortgage on that property? [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2006 - 16 answers
How can I estimate what the mortgage payment on a commercial building loan will be? [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2006 - 7 answers
Does it make any sense to take out a second trust deed on a house you're trying to sell? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2006 - 12 answers
Will a child face social stigma for living in a condo? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2006 - 35 answers
Would it make any sense to buy out-of-state rental property before buying a residence? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2006 - 12 answers
I own a condo with a mortgage and tax deductions and equity. SO moving in. How do we split expenses fairly? Many other questions about financial logistics. [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2006 - 20 answers
Looking at houses to buy. The property I just looked at has a "right of redemption" attached to it. What does that mean exactly and should that affect my decision in buying that house? [more inside]
posted on Aug 25, 2005 - 9 answers
MortgageFilter: I've found the perfect place, good price etc. but it has come along a lot earlier than anticipated. What are some recommended ways of raising enough $$ for the down payment? [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2005 - 17 answers
I just read an interesting article regarding long term mortgages. Basically fixed rate, 30 yrs = Good. 15 year = bad. What are some counterpoints to this argument. Drawbacks to long term mortgages? Advantages to paying it off early? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2005 - 20 answers
My parents asked me to become a cosigner on their house purchase (they don't have enough credit to get the house themselves). I am fully willing to accept the financial responsibility, but am wondering if there are any hidden caveats (especially with regard to IRS) that I should be aware of? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2005 - 14 answers
Anyone tried 80-10-10 financing? Care to share any thoughts? My wife and I are looking at buying our first house and haven't been able to find many testimonials on google or fool.com.
posted on Jan 19, 2004 - 6 answers
