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Editor: David Reiss
Cornell Law School

December 19, 2016

Negotiating Real Estate Fees

By David Reiss

PolicyGenius quoted me in 5 Mortgage Loan Fees and Rates You Should Always Negotiate. It opens, When it comes to making major purchases or financial decisions, we always hear that mantra, “Everything is negotiable.” You can haggle with the salesman … Continue reading

December 13, 2016

Retired With A Mortgage

By David Reiss

U.S. News & World Report quoted me in Rethinking a Mortgage While Retired. It opens, It’s one of the cardinal rules of retirement planning: pay off the mortgage before quitting work. Giving up your income while still supporting a big debt can … Continue reading

December 12, 2016

Finding The Right Homeowners Insurance Policy

By David Reiss

Zing! quoted me in Find the Right Homeowners Insurance with These Tips. It opens, For many of us, a tremendous amount of research and work goes into buying a home. When my husband and I bought our first home two years … Continue reading

December 2, 2016

All About Mortgage Brokers

By David Reiss

Bankrate.com quoted me in Mortgage Broker — Everything You Need To Know. It opens, When you need a mortgage to buy or refinance a home, there are 3 main ways to go about applying — through a traditional brick-and-mortar bank, an … Continue reading

November 28, 2016

Reverse Mortgages and Your Health

By David Reiss

Bankrate.com quoted me in With Health Concerns, Is a Reverse Mortgage Loan a Good Idea? It opens, The cost for medical treatment continues to rise, especially during the decades of retirement. A 65-year-old couple retiring in 2016 can expect to need approximately $260,000 … Continue reading

November 23, 2016

Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?

By David Reiss

GoodCall.com quoted me in Is This a Buyer’s, Seller’s, or Balanced Housing Market? It reads, in part, When buying or selling a home, everyone wants the most advantageous situation. Both buyers and sellers want “the best price,” but this definition varies: Home buyers … Continue reading

November 22, 2016

Beware of Contractor

By David Reiss

Realtor.com quoted me in Beware of These 8 Red Flags When Hiring a Contractor. It opens, Finding the right contractor for a major renovation is like finding a spouse. You have to have chemistry, you have to be on the same page, you … Continue reading