Read about everything related to buying a home, from getting a good mortgage to making your offer the most attractive.
Learn how to maximize your home’s value and read what issues come up in the home selling process.
From maintenance to investment income, read articles about owning and managing your property. Whether you’re maintaining your property or looking to build long-term value, these guides help you make smart decisions as a homeowner.
I’ve spent over five decades in real estate, as an agent, broker, developer, consultant, and national real estate advice columnist. Through helping in more than 20,000 home transactions, I learned one thing: buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be confusing.
DearMonty.com exists to give you clear, unbiased guidance so you can make confident decisions — without pressure, sales tactics, or hidden agendas.
Read more
I’ve spent over five decades in real estate, as an agent, broker, developer, consultant, and national real estate advice columnist. Through helping in more than 20,000 home transactions, I learned one thing: buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be confusing.
DearMonty.com exists to give you clear, unbiased guidance so you can make confident decisions — without pressure, sales tactics, or hidden agendas.
Read moreComing from two
different cultures has
been instrumental in
how we’ve approached
our design process.
Q: Last week we covered the surveyor, market-driven lot sizing, TIF financing, and the phasing decision for a 30-acre subdivision near a supply-constrained Midwest city on one of the Great Lakes. Today we walk through the approvals process itself: stormwater,…
Continue reading
Q: Last week a reader asked about developing their 30-acre parcel near a supply-constrained Midwest city overlooking one of the Great Lakes. Part 1 covered the first decisions every landowner must make. Today we go deeper into the development process….
Continue reading
Q: We own and live in a home located on a 30-acre parcel near a small Midwest city that has zero vacant lots remaining. The city is popular for many reasons — including a fiscally conservative school district and a…
Continue reading
Q: We are getting married soon, and we want to start looking for an apartment to rent. We live in a large metro area and there are many apartments. We want a nice apartment in a safe neighborhood. Any suggestions…
Continue reading
Q: My wife and I are torn between buying an existing home and building new. Everyone tells us new construction means no repairs and a lower price than custom building. Is that really true, or are we missing something? A:…
Continue reading
Q: I keep hearing real estate agents say buyers and sellers want more “transparency.” But when I read the news, it seems like the industry keeps fighting transparency every time someone actually proposes it. Which is true? A: Both are…
Continue reading
Q: We are under contract on a house and our agent recommended an inspector who she says she “uses all the time.” The inspection turned up a few issues, but nothing major, and the inspector seemed almost rushed to…
Continue reading
Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team.
