Real Estate News and Stories Provided by Inman News Written by Columnist Dian Hymer

Click on a link below to view helpful Real Estate Articles addressing the issues you face right now as a home buyer, seller, or owner.

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• Closing The Deal	• Enjoying Your New Home
• Finding the Right Home

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Closing the Deal

Who's entitled to buyer's deposit in failed real estate deal?

Pros and cons of verbal real estate negotiations

Whose home inspection is most reliable?

Great real estate negotiators made, not born

Home closing an art, not a science

How to protect yourself in a real estate transaction

Taking possession of home before closing gets risky

Home-buyer inspections can kill real estate deals

How can I ensure my home sale goes through?

How buyer's down payment affects home seller

How do I prepare to close my home purchase?

Are interest-only mortgages a good deal?

Should I ask the seller for a credit?

How to cool nerves during real estate transaction

More buyers suffer last-minute jitters

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Enjoying Your New Home

Valuing your home improvements

What is home equity?

Prepare home for winter's onslaught

What should I consider before remodeling?

Refinancing to pull cash out of your home could undermine your equity position

Should I remodel or move?

Buying a townhouse or condominium: What should you consider?

When is the best time to buy?: Is it possible to time the market?

Methods and contingencies: What happens if inspections reveal defects?

Are they a good deal?: Tips on finding a home protection plan

How often should a home be inspected?

How can I turn my house into my home?

What is the best home maintenance strategy?

How can I build equity in my home?

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Finding the Right Home

Pros and cons of owning rental property

What type of real estate makes the best investment?

Preparing to make retirement move

Buyer's vs. seller's real estate market

How can I improve my chances of finding a home?

How do I prepare for home purchase?

Unlisted homes come at a price

Latest statistics on the changing condo market

Should I be concerned about mold?

How important is the floor plan?

What are the pros and cons of buying a brand new home?

How can I improve my home buying experience?

Methods and contingencies: What happens if inspections reveal defects?

Knowing the right home when you see it

What are the pros and cons of buying as is?

What is an "as is" sale?

How important is property location?

What are the pros and cons of buying a new home before selling the old one?

What is supposed to be disclosed to buyers?

How can I make sure I get a good home inspection?

Are resales less expensive than new houses?

What are the best house hunting strategies?