Limited personal use OK'd for homes in 1031 exchange
30-year fixed rate at 5.82%; 10-year Treasury yield at 3.56%
What consumers need to do to protect themselves
Inspection, title search are must-haves
Tax, interest rate, closing-cost benefits hard to pass up
Weigh current interest rates, long-term plans before taking plunge
Family suspicious when 90-year-old's name lands on unknown mortgage
Buying investment in cheaper market has its drawbacks
Problems can creep up in foreclosures, HOAs, sales contracts
What buyers can do when inspector misses defect, seller stays quiet
Buyers say rental restrictions create disadvantage
Retired seller moving abroad not looking to make big profit
Survey finds property owners abusing tax rules
How to properly handle payments, taxes, insurance
Upon default, should seller seize deposit, sue, or both?
Attorney, title search are must-haves before purchase
