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When Amy and Joe Hayek put their Atlanta, Ga. home on the market, the inspection found that the roof was in bad condition. This came as a surprise to them. The roof didn't leak and their family had been living comfortably under it for years. According to real estate experts, home sellers often have this reaction. Home... Continue Reading »

San Francisco resident Mike S. thought he had a handle on the costs associated with home buying. Down payment -- check. Mortgage -- check. HOA dues -- huh? "The dreaded homeowner association dues," as he calls them, would add hundreds of dollars to his monthly nut, an outlay he hadn't figured when he calculated his home... Continue Reading »