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Bob Bruss

Bob Bruss Real Estate Center

By Robert J. Bruss
Distributed by Inman News
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How to buy a house using little cash

Take over payments and this duplex is yours

Tax-deferred exchange gone wrong

No price reduction, no deal

Mom loaned $33,000, but ex-girlfriend got the house

Three main reasons to buy a second home

Negative-amortization loan robs homeowner of $23K a year

How to buy a home with bad credit

Vacation-home seller prepares for tax bite

Dad's real estate gift to son raises red flag

Farmers Insurance learns hard lesson in homeowner lawsuit

Why a mortgaged home is easier to sell

Awesome home-buying book hits bookshelves

Is bankruptcy better than foreclosure?

Six ways to save on homeowners insurance

Disadvantages of having a real estate license

Shooting victim sues trailer-park owners

Family death no excuse for canceling home purchase

What can go wrong in a home sale?

Slow market not good for tax-deferred exchange

Realtor says open houses don't work

Use of private mortgage insurance climbs in 2007

Can we claim $500K tax break if renting to tenants?

Let me take that vacant lot off your hands

No loan for home day-care center

Low-cash examples show how to profit from foreclosures

Home rebuilt after fire could be worth more

When home won't sell, consider 'rent-to-own'

Negative-amortization loan unwise for 65-year-old

Clear title promptly of deceased owner's name

Unlicensed remodeler makes costly mistake

Best strategy for quickly paying off mortgage

Here's how we made it big in real estate, sort of

Without permits, home should be sold at discount

Reverse mortgage possible when title's held in trust

Buying distressed homes takes work in today's market

Paying cash for house not smart

Furniture store lawsuit alleges 'size' discrimination

Can dad deduct half of son's mortgage interest?

How to acquire bargain home in today's market

Learn to spot mortgage junk fees

Mediation, arbitration present tough choice for home buyers

Must tax be paid on $1 million property gift?

How to value an inherited house taken by state

Must two insurers pay when house burns down?

Homeowners' guide to profitable renovations

Should millionaire pay cash for vacation condo?

Interest-only mortgage could wipe out equity

My living trust became nearly worthless

Home buyer's deposit check cashed too early

Can neighbor build garage on driveway easement?

City property is no place to plant shrubs

Why every homeowner should have a living trust

Your front yard's about to get a lot smaller

Liens discovered on FSBO deal could be trouble

How to save on title insurance

Selling apartments means turning over rent roll, expenses

S.F. family's lawsuit more about greed than justice

What if I don't like my lender's appraiser?

Hillside home's creaky floor a mystery

Most cost-effective way to inherit real estate

The good and bad about second homes

'Escrow' means different things in California, Florida

I paid those property taxes for nothing?

How to get home sellers to pay for promised repairs

Landlords wise to depreciate rentals at tax time

Stiff penalty for early mortgage payoff

Rent-to-own book misses the mark

Owning homes in two states hurts $500K tax break

We forgot to tell you about the broken heat

How to profit from probates

Don't get stuck paying big capital gains

I can't live in this apartment, literally

Be careful when listing home for sale

$500K tax break allowed on house acquired in exchange

How to become a mortgage broker

Even thirtysomethings need living trusts

Don't buy a house with these problems

Does condominium owner need insurance?

$16.75 million -- take it or leave it

Reader says living trust not worth the hassle

'Disappointing' sums up new real estate investment book

Praying for a 'short sale'

Don't be misled by median home price

10 things investors should look for in fixer-uppers

Fence doesn't always show true lot line

Sidewalk trash can gets restaurant into trouble

Are tenancy-in-common investments a 'good deal'?

When you can and can't claim homeowner tax breaks

TV star reveals home-flipping secrets

Home buyer questions legality of $150K price hike

That dog's barking drove me to sue

Best way to acquire elderly neighbor's house

Lender won't accept deed in lieu of foreclosure

Listing broker sued over lot splitting

Short sale's tax surprise is 'no mistake'

Insider secrets borrowers aren't supposed to know

Don't wait, clear up title problem now

Pros and cons of owning rental houses

No need to get co-owner's name off the mortgage

Heir should change property title promptly

Is mortgage loan servicer liable to borrowers for breach of contract?

Home staging pays off

Mortgage insurance a rip-off on FHA loan

World's best mortgage lender

Trespasser may be granted legal use of your property

Gift real estate, save on taxes

Neighbor's plan to build 'McMansion' could fail

Title office: We have a problem

Multiple sewer backups put city in hot seat

Best lenders for real estate investing

No stepped-up basis if you don't inherit anything

Pros and cons of owning home as joint tenants

Moving out may bring faster home sale

Somebody help my FICO score

Homeowners sue after neighbors block access road

Vacation cottages can be challenging to buy, own

My homeowner association fee is a rip-off

Homeowner's mistake creates probate delays

5 steps to a profitable home purchase

Beware of junk fees on home equity loan

Judge rescues home from tax sale

Inherited real estate can be a hassle

Save money when building, renovating real estate

Mystery of the underground oil tank

Realtor says raising her commission pays off

Home sellers hit roadblocks in today's market

Can sibling force sale of inherited house?

Homeowner's stupid mistake destroys house

What happens when neighbor builds fence on your lot?

100 best towns to raise a family

Helpless against last-minute home-loan fees

My home warranty nightmare

Steal your neighbor's property without going to jail

Disabled daughter's inheritance dilemma

Eviction derailed when tenant goes missing

Consequences to co-signing mortgage

State Farm in hot water over homeowner's insurance

Not all mortgage fees are justified

Selling home is all about 'curb appeal'

Seller tactics get top dollar for real estate

Investor gets bad news about tax strategy

Save my house from the IRS

Second home just a reverse mortgage away

Divvying dilemma: Only one co-owner's name is on deed

50 best retirement places revealed

Newlyweds attempt unique real estate tax strategy

5 questions home buyers use to their advantage

Can home seller get out of a 4-month listing?

Real estate tax break not likely for two-state resident

Can I cancel my mortgage within 3 years?

When can home seller cancel deal?

The real estate investor checklist

How to buy half a townhouse

Buy your next home for nothing down

Frat brothers win big in real estate

Selling inherited house hits roadblock

Fed up with rising mortgage insurance

Smart home buyers finish rich

Mortgage-interest tax break denied

How can mortgage balance grow instead of decline?

Beware of buying a bad condo

Not all adjustable home loans are created equal

Smart home buyers avoid dual agency

Adding co-owner to title a cinch

No need to sign a 90-day-plus listing

Do Craigslist ads violate federal housing law?

Interview 3 agents before listing home for sale

Stop that wrecking ball!

Pit bull's owner throws caution to the wind

Make your condo purchase a smart one

Is partial real estate tax break for real?

Co-owner seeks best buy-out arrangement

IRS defeated in quest for real estate back taxes

Widow's trouble with $500K home-sale tax break

Modest home improvements reel in cash

My finished-basement horror story

Protect yourself when buying home 'as is'

The installment-sale advantage

Property comes with $6 million clean-up fee

Fraud scheme piques mortgage broker's interest

Spouse's death means a trip to recorder's office

How to profit from real estate bubbles

Multiple $250K tax breaks possible on single sale

Mortgage solves seniors' cash problems

Where's my missing 28 square feet?

The $325,000 loan mishap

Condo buyer hit with surprise lien

The kind but ineffective home seller

Stepped-up basis good for inheritors

Co-signing mortgage becomes dad's worst nightmare

Find best agent to sell your home

Real estate license creates trouble for investors

From rental to primary home: Uncle Sam takes his cut

Arson gives cash-strapped homeowner hope

Poor credit, no homeowner tax break

Prefab homes come into vogue

Lowball offer wise in buyer's market

To-do list for spring, summer home sellers

Best condos restrict rentals

 
     
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