Mortgage rates saved from hike
Despite healthy May job growth, federal funds rate expected to rise 'gradually'

A closer look at real estate defect disclosure
Beware of inspector untruths

Bathroom subfloor undergoes leak repair
Must toilet flange be raised along with floor?

New books pay homage to green real estate
Home design, indoor air quality, environmental consequences take center stage

Major advantages of a revocable living trust
Taxes nonexistent, lawsuits minimized

Proposed street may devalue real estate
Landowner seeks compensation from city and county

House saved from disaster
Part 2: Fallen tree, refi money help wake up city officials

Homeowner's antenna stirs up 'special-use' laws
Must city pay damages to radio operator for permit denial?

Mortgage broker cries foul over junk fees
Blames lender for unnecessary costs

'Mystery of the disappearing water pressure'
Trapped grit may be obstructing flow

Commission-saving book a blessing for home sellers
But negotiating discount has its drawbacks

Are interest-only mortgages good for retirees?
Reverse mortgage eligibility plays key role in timing

Real estate not always secured with highest bid
Home sellers covet fewer contingencies, faster closings

Inherited real estate faces capital-gains nightmare
Get an appraisal to establish new stepped-up basis

The mold scare: reaction vs. reality
Inspector clarifies misunderstandings, offers homeowner advice