The Frugal HomeOwner™ is a how-to series for home buyers and sellers from Julie Garton-Good. As a syndicated newspaper columnist and international speaker, Julie specializes in the fields of home affordability and consumer-centric real estate services.

 

Buyer Questions

 

The Many Faces of Consumer Mortgage Fraud
The Pros and Cons of Working with a Real Estate Agent
How to Avoid Lock Problems in a Precarious Market
Ready to buy a home? Take the Test
Three Red Flags Too Many for Buyers
The Number of International Buyers Nearly Double in 2010
Don't Jump Just Because Low Rates Entice You
New Rules Punish "Strategic Foreclosures"
Rental Owner Must Comply with New Lead-Based Paint Rules
Fannie Mae's Property Rules
Second Credit Check Prior to Closing Now Routine
Get Creative on What You Negotiate
Before You Add a Pool, Test the Waters
Special FHA Loan Can Finance Residence/Business Combo

 

Seller Questions

 

Moving Cross Country? Buy Your Own Moving Van
Financial Reform Good News for Real Estate Appraisals
Design a Triage Plan When Showing Your House
What Every Seller Should Know About Counteroffers

To read more of Julie Garton-Good’s Frugal HomeOwner® questions, visit http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/JulieGartonGood.htm