Benny Kass

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Benny Kass is a practicing attorney in Washington, DC and in Maryland and is senior member of Kass, Mitek & Kass, PLLC. He has a degree from Northwestern Medill School of Journalism, a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School, and a ... Read more

Benny Kass is a practicing attorney in Washington, DC and in Maryland and is senior member of Kass, Mitek & Kass, PLLC. He has a degree from Northwestern Medill School of Journalism, a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School, and a Masters in Law from George Washington University Law School. He served as a public member of the National Advertising Review Board, and is a Charter Member of the Community Association Institute Law College. He has been writing the Housing Counsel column weekly in the Washington Post Real Estate section since the early 1970's. He is the "hot line" and answers questions from District of Columbia real esate agents and brokers.

Home-sale commissions too high, seller says

If broker's rate is unacceptable, demand it be lowered or go elsewhere

May 5

Vacation ownership interests: Deal or no deal?

Slew of surprises revealed in timeshare's fine print

May 1

When selling home, ask buyer for at least 5% deposit

Couple faces financial ruin when buyer cancels deal

Apr 28

No real benefit to paying off mortgage

But if you insist on being 'free and clear,' here's how to do it

Apr 24

Dos and don'ts of holding home's title in LLC

What investors with multiple homes need to know

Apr 21

Upon death, father wants no title problems for kids

Probate court necessary only under certain circumstances

Apr 17

Major documents every homeowner should create

Without will or power of attorney, distributing assets after death gets tricky

Apr 14

Legal rights when neighbor's tree threatens property

States have varying rules on how much can be trimmed

Apr 11

City reneges on promise to allow homeowner's garage

Can officials come back 12 years later and demand its demolition?

Apr 7

Understanding Starker exchange rules

Part 5: Tax advice for homeowners

Apr 3

Will refinancing to lower rate really save money?

Answer depends on how long you stay in home

Mar 31

Home sellers keep profits, avoid taxes

Part 4: Tax advice for homeowners

Mar 27

Tips on selling home to 'quick cash' company

Insist on written purchase offer, proper deposit

Mar 24

How to deduct mortgage interest, points on taxes

Part 3: Tax advice for homeowners

Mar 20

Use my land but please don't steal it

How homeowners can protect property from adverse possession

Mar 17

Homeowners get good tax news for 2007

Part 2: Tax advice for homeowners

Mar 13

HOA wrong to deny window replacement

Resident who sits on board of directors reveals inside information

Mar 10

IRS debunks common tax myths

Part 1: Tax advice for homeowners

Mar 6

Borrower fights lender's late charge

Must fee be paid if loan history can't be verified?

Mar 3

Avoid problems with home-improvement contractors

What consumers need to do to protect themselves

Feb 28

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