Hi Edith. I'm intrigued by the idea of flipping a house -- buying, fixing up and re-selling at a profit. But I have exactly zero experience and no cash. Not exactly a recipe for success.

What's the best way to go about finding a flip-worthy home...

Dear Edith: I have someone who has asked me to be their mortgagor, and I was wondering, how does one go about the paperwork? Are there standard forms to be used? How does one file the mortgage lien? Would a real estate attorney be advisable or ...

Dear Edith: Our parents are in their late 80s. Three years ago, they moved from their home to a rental apartment. I moved in to their house and have been renting it from them.

My sister and I will inherit it when our parents pass away, but we are...

Dear Ms. Lank: I am a first-time homebuyer. Two months ago, I put in an offer on a house, which after a day or two of counter offers was accepted. Since then, I have been completing things like inspection, the mortgage application, and insurance. ...

Dear Ms. Lank: I am a first time home buyer. Two months ago, I put in an offer on a house, which after a day or two of counter offers was accepted. Since then, I have been completing things like inspection, the mortgage application, and insurance....

Dear Edith: My husband and I spent two years preparing to buy our first house, researching the market and reading your column every week. Your words helped guide us as we navigated the ups and downs that come with any real estate purchase.

Now, ...