- Harvey S. Jacobs
Query: What do you do when a joint owner dies?
Reader seeks advice on whether she needs to remove her late husband's name from her mortgage papers.
Tips on selecting the ‘right’ mortgage lender
A loan officer can help a borrower navigate the complex maze of programs for buying a house.
What to know about mortgage notes
Mortgage notes can provide investors with secure returns without the hassles and risks of flipping.
The ins and outs of investing in condos
Before buying, there are three things you should learn about: inspections, finances and legal documents.
- How to pick a fixer-upper you can flip
- To sell, or not to sell, an inherited home
- How the District taxes home sales
- The price has to be right, whether buying or selling a home
- ‘Sandy effect’ expected to delay new loans in many areas
- Title agents are wary of third-party vetting firms
- How to get a historic home listed
- Living history through a home




