Q: I inherited a home with my siblings. The house is old and is not worth much. It’s also not in a good area of town. My dad had no will, so we have to pay for an attorney to put it through probate. Do we need a Realtor to help sell the house after we do this, or do we get one while we are in the process of putting it through probate?
Although I don’t like for readers’ kind words to take up much space in my column, this next note was such a delightful phrase that it has to be included.
It”;s no secret that student loans can make buying a home a challenge. But what exactly is the problem, and how can buyers overcome it?
Q: The homeowners association requires a fee of $150 to authorize the setup of a satellite dish in case that I move and they would end up removing it and have to match the paint on the wall. That was not a required fee when I moved here. I believe that is a lot of money. The main electrical breaker is outside, I was informed the HOA is not responsible for that.
