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Solar Panels on the House: Asset, Liability or Both? Jun. 16, 2026
Q: We are considering buying a home we recently toured that has solar panels. We really like the hom... Read More
AI Is Quietly Rewiring How Homes Are Bought and Sold Jun. 09, 2026
Q: My husband and I are both newly converted artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasts. I am also a r... Read More
What the Zillow-Compass War Means for Your Brokerage Jun. 02, 2026
Q: I am a real estate broker with 12 years of experience. Zillow, Compass and other large platforms ... Read More
A Warm Climate, Family Nearby and a $107,000 Question May. 26, 2026
Q: My son-in-law in Texas has presented me with a proposal to build a small guest house on his prope... Read More
Understanding Your Home Inspection Report May. 19, 2026
Q: We just received our home inspection report and are overwhelmed. It is 24 pages and filled with p... Read More
Stuck With Your Neighbor? A Mediator May Be the Answer May. 12, 2026
Q: My next-door neighbor and I are in a dispute over an easement on my property and we are stuck. My... Read More
Dual Agency, A Low Appraisal and A Suspicious Agreement May. 05, 2026
Q: I am buying a home and my real estate agent also represents the seller — the same agent is ... Read More
The Ugly Truth Driving Real Estate's High-Pressure Culture Apr. 28, 2026
DEAR MONTY BY RICHARD MONTGOMERY RELEASE: TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 The Ugly Truth Driving Real Estat... Read More
Are Home Prices Going Down? The Answer May Surprise Apr. 21, 2026
Q: Our home is about $500K more or less. We are in the Midwest and enjoyed a nice run-up two to thre... Read More
Every Home Affordability Article is Missing Something Apr. 14, 2026
Q. My husband and I are ready to buy our first home. We have read numerous articles about how much h... Read More
First-Time Homebuyers Seek Guidance Apr. 07, 2026
Q: How Much House Can I Afford? My wife and I are ready to buy our first home. We've been reading ar... Read More
Retired and Overwhelmed by Home Repairs -- Should I Sell or Stay? Mar. 31, 2026
Dear Monty: I just bought a home out of state and moved in October 2025 after saving almost $200,000... Read More
When the Listing Agent and Seller are Friends Mar. 24, 2026
Reader Question: We just put an offer on a house and are under contract. The listing agent and selle... Read More
5 Steps to Force HOA Transparency Mar. 17, 2026
Dear Monty: This is regarding a HOA/condo association in Ohio. The president and treasurer have not ... Read More
Land Lease or Development: Finding Your Best Option Mar. 10, 2026
Dear Monty: I own four contiguous lots in a small town in the Midwest. I have owned them for years a... Read More
Agent Hid Mold in Her Own Home Sale Mar. 03, 2026
Dear Monty: We bought a house in September 2025 from an agent selling her own home. She was evasive ... Read More
Breaking a 3-Year Arizona Lease: Your Real Options Feb. 24, 2026
Dear Monty: I have a question concerning a three-year lease in Arizona. Some life-altering events ha... Read More
How Real Is Real Estate Theft? Feb. 17, 2026
Dear Monty: I submitted a land combination form to the county government. I want to combine two adjo... Read More
Two Nearby Listings, One Agent: A Hidden Risk for Sellers Feb. 10, 2026
Dear Monty: My backdoor neighbor is one of the more successful agents in our town, so we thought we ... Read More
Your Refinance Appraisal Is Wrong -- How to Respond? Feb. 03, 2026
Dear Monty: I recently applied for a refinance loan. The bank sent an appraiser from more than 30 mi... Read More
