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		<title><![CDATA[Retired and Overwhelmed by Home Repairs -- Should I Sell or Stay?]]></title>
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Dear Monty: I just bought a home out of state and moved in October 2025
after saving almost $200,000. The house is in my dream location at the
top of my budget, as I'm retired on a fixed income. I had an inspection
done and was aware of the ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4051763</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/31/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[When the Listing Agent and Seller are Friends]]></title>
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Reader Question: We just put an offer on a house and are under contract.
The listing agent and seller are great friends, live on the same street
and have known each other for many years. They are friends with a
contractor who does work for them....<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4045399</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/24/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[5 Steps to Force HOA Transparency]]></title>
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Dear Monty: This is regarding a HOA/condo association in Ohio. The
president and treasurer have not met with the residents in 2025. In
2024, a person was elected to serve on the board but was later told that
the existing board had eliminated the...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4037852</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/17/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Land Lease or Development: Finding Your Best Option]]></title>
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Dear Monty: I own four contiguous lots in a small town in the Midwest. I
have owned them for years and have been considering leasing the land out
as opposed to developing it myself. I have done some research on land
leases and am strongly ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4030596</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/10/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Agent Hid Mold in Her Own Home Sale]]></title>
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Dear Monty: We bought a house in September 2025 from an agent selling
her own home. She was evasive about details such as proof of roof
replacement, providing only a roofing company brochure dated November
2024. The house looked good during ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4023225</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/03/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Breaking a 3-Year Arizona Lease: Your Real Options]]></title>
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Dear Monty: I have a question concerning a three-year lease in Arizona.
Some life-altering events have transpired after the original lease was
signed on or about April 8, 2024. Move-in costs were $1,800 for the
first month and a $1,000 cleaning ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4015999</link>
 
    <pubDate>Feb/24/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[How Real Is Real Estate Theft?]]></title>
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Dear Monty: I submitted a land combination form to the county
government. I want to combine two adjoining parcels of land. The
municipality is now saying that " by law," my wife and I must submit
photocopies of our driver's licenses. Is this a ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4009200</link>
 
    <pubDate>Feb/17/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Two Nearby Listings, One Agent: A Hidden Risk for Sellers]]></title>
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Dear Monty: My backdoor neighbor is one of the more successful agents in
our town, so we thought we would use her when we sell our house. We just
found out that she is listing the house across the street from us, which
is smaller but still in ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4002692</link>
 
    <pubDate>Feb/10/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Your Refinance Appraisal Is Wrong -- How to Respond?]]></title>
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Dear Monty: I recently applied for a refinance loan. The bank sent an
appraiser from more than 30 miles away and their report contained
significant errors. The appraiser told us we are not allowed to speak
with them directly and must go through ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-3995489</link>
 
    <pubDate>Feb/03/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Stop Guessing: Updates That Actually Speed Home Sales]]></title>
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Dear Monty: What would be the most important areas to update in a
20-plus-year-old home that help secure a quick sale?

Monty's Answer: A 20-year-old home is at an interesting age: not "new,"
not "old," and often burdened with a mix of cosmetic ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-3988645</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jan/27/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[When Hidden Mold Issues Reappear]]></title>
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Dear Monty: My daughter bought a home for $305,000 and moved in two
weeks after closing. The home inspector said everything looked good, but
after replacing a faucet, she discovered a leaking pipe, water damage
under the kitchen sink and mold in...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-3982535</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jan/20/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Can Agents Force You to Pay Commissions You Never Agreed To?]]></title>
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Dear Monty: I own a business and the property. I recently decided to
close my doors and retire. I put a closing sign in the front window. An
agent asked if the property was for lease and if she could bring a
client to look at it. After looking ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-3975085</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jan/13/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[We Listed Our Home -- Now the Kids Want to Buy It]]></title>
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Dear Monty: We listed our house a week ago, and our children have come
to us, expressing that they don't want us to sell the house where they
grew up. They want to move in with us and help pay for it or buy it. How
can we get out of our contract...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-3968550</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jan/06/2026</pubDate>
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