The Seattle Times: Home Forum http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homeforum en-us Copyright 2007 The Seattle Times Company XML::RSS 480 The Seattle Times http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://www.seattletimes.com What commission for agent covers http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2003768296_homeforum01.html?syndication=rss Q: My cousin recommended that I use his real-estate agent to sell my home. This agent plans to do exactly the same things to sell my house... erhodes@seattletimes.com Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2003768296_homeforum01.html?syndication=rss Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:01:18 PDT Exemption on home when spouse dies http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2003758978_homeforum24.html?syndication=rss A reader writes: "I have been told that one way to retain the $500,000 joint (spouse) capital-gains tax exemption on the profit from the sale of your primary..." erhodes@seattletimes.com Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2003758978_homeforum24.html?syndication=rss Sat, 23 Jun 2007 02:00:56 PDT Tips on finding real-estate agent that fits you best http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2003749475_homeforum17.html?syndication=rss A reader writes: "I am curious whether there is an unbiased rating system for real-estate agents. My wife and I are looking for a diligent real-estate..." erhodes@seattletimes.com Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2003749475_homeforum17.html?syndication=rss Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:01:01 PDT Shopping around for a mortgage worth the effort http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2003740228_homeforum10.html?syndication=rss A reader writes: "Please tell me what reliable bank or mortgage company would have the best lending rate for a 30-year fixed loan. I don't have time to..." erhodes@seattletimes.com Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2003740228_homeforum10.html?syndication=rss Sat, 09 Jun 2007 02:00:41 PDT "Party wall" a good thing in condo building http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2003725962_homeforum27.html?syndication=rss A reader writes: "When shopping for a condo, what should I look for in the way of insulation R values, studs, sheetrock, etc., that would point to construction..." erhodes@seattletimes.com Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2003725962_homeforum27.html?syndication=rss Tue, 29 May 2007 10:35:32 PDT Accountant can judge health of condo books http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2003712740_homeforum20.html?syndication=rss A reader writes: "I'm considering buying a condominium. Who can I go to who can examine the condo association's finances? If I could hire someone to do..." erhodes@seattletimes.com Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2003712740_homeforum20.html?syndication=rss Sat, 19 May 2007 02:00:53 PDT Seniors want room for the RV, too http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2003703164_homeforum13.html?syndication=rss A reader writes: "How can we get developers interested in establishing affordable gated senior communities with homes that have an optional RV garage similar..." erhodes@seattletimes.com Real Estate http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2003703164_homeforum13.html?syndication=rss Sat, 12 May 2007 02:00:36 PDT