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You May Not Be in a Flood Zone -- Even If FEMA Says You Are Aug. 18, 2026
Q: I've heard FEMA flood maps can be wrong. Is that true and how would I even know if it affects my ... Read More
Before You Call a Developer -- Read This Aug. 11, 2026
Q: We own and live in a home located on a 30-acre parcel near a small Midwest city that has zero vac... Read More
The Ethics Vote That Got Transparency Backwards Aug. 04, 2026
Reader Question: I keep hearing real estate agents say buyers and sellers want more "transparency." ... Read More
Is My Home Inspector Afraid to Tell Me the Truth? Jul. 28, 2026
Q: We are under contract on a house and our agent recommended an inspector who she says she "uses al... Read More
A Foreclosure Goes to Auction, Now What? Jul. 21, 2026
Q: A real estate agent recently showed us a foreclosure home. Our offer was not accepted. Three week... Read More
Selling Your Home in 2026 Requires a Different Playbook Jul. 14, 2026
Q: The real estate market feels chaotic right now. Some areas are still strong seller's markets, whi... Read More
What Landlords Must Fix -- and What They Can Ignore Jul. 07, 2026
Q: Is the owner or real estate agent of a rental property obligated to paint the walls and fix leaks... Read More
My Adult Kids Won't Leave -- Can I Evict Them? Jun. 30, 2026
Q: I own a large 5-bedroom home in the Midwest. I want to sell it, as my circumstances have changed.... Read More
Dear Monty: When is the Best Time to Sell a Home? Jun. 23, 2026
Reader Question: Monty, we are thinking of selling our home and we have a simple question. When is t... Read More
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
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
Will a New Kitchen Pay Off -- or Eat Into Your Equity? Jul. 22, 2025
Reader Question: Would remodeling our outdated kitchen increase the value of our home? We do not pla... Read More
The Water of Life Nov. 29, 2024
My wife and I just bought a house. The house we sold is in a city, just a three-minute drive from Di... Read More
Look to Maine for Some Good News! Nov. 13, 2024
Even in a barrelful of rotten apples, you might think there'd still be a few good ones. But don't ge... Read More
There's No Place Like Home Mar. 17, 2024
I didn't know how much I must have been hated as an apartment dweller. I lived in the same complex, ... Read More
A Number as Useful as Your Credit Score Jan. 08, 2024
Looking to become a homeowner this year? Or maybe you want to sell your current home to move to a di... Read More
