Today's Top Real Estate News

Best insulation for attic loft
Foam board easy to cut, helps prevent condensation

Option ARM fallout to surpass subprime mess
Significant payment shock likely for many loans resetting in 2010-11

Sellers who haggle over commission pay less
Survey: Lower rate doesn't mean less service

Why won't my mobile home sell?
Park owners may be to blame

Is $30K salary enough to afford Miami?
Wannabe buyer may be in luck with new housing legislation

When mortgage is sold, strange things can happen
Six steps to avoiding legal trouble after loan 'disappears'

Don't wait until selling to make repairs
Finding and fixing problems early can save money down the line

With buyer lined up, who needs an agent?
Attorney can do job for less than 6%

Composite decking not infallible
Despite benefits over natural wood, warping and rotting still possible

Skyscrapers wouldn't exist without prime invention
How technology, land prices conspired to change history

Better ROI: real estate or stocks?
Landlording is hard work, but tax benefits may tip scale

Tenants pressure landlord to change smoking policy
Rent it Right

When home won't sell, consider rent-to-own
Buyer should have proper insurance, finances to justify arrangement

What happens when landlord sells my home?
Protocol for move-out notice, expenses depends on key factors

Can landlord abruptly declare 'no pets' policy?
Some say about-face puts unfair burden on existing tenants