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		<title><![CDATA[What the Flood Map Won't Tell a Developer]]></title>
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Q: We've covered the surveyor, lot sizing, TIF financing, phasing,
stormwater, sewer and septic and bonding. You said this final column
would cover the one mistake that kills more subdivision projects than
any other. What is it?

A: It's ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4279996</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/25/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[You May Not Be in a Flood Zone -- Even If FEMA Says You Are]]></title>
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Q: I've heard FEMA flood maps can be wrong. Is that true and how would I
even know if it affects my home?

A: It is true, and it affects more homes than most owners realize.

The National Flood Insurance Program was created by Congress in 1968,
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		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4274839</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/18/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Before You Call a Developer -- Read This]]></title>
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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 beautiful setting overlooking ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4269691</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/11/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Ethics Vote That Got Transparency Backwards]]></title>
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Reader Question: 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?

Monty's...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4264734</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/04/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Is My Home Inspector Afraid to Tell Me the Truth?]]></title>
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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 tell us everything was fine. A ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4259363</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jul/28/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[A Foreclosure Goes to Auction, Now What?]]></title>
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Q: A real estate agent recently showed us a foreclosure home. Our offer
was not accepted. Three weeks later, the house is now in auction. Can
we/should we still work with the agent when this happens? Or are we on
our own?

A: First, the good ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4254155</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jul/21/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Selling Your Home in 2026 Requires a Different Playbook]]></title>
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Q: The real estate market feels chaotic right now. Some areas are still
strong seller's markets, while others have flipped to buyers' or
balanced markets. Interest rates remain elevated, inventory is thin in
many places and the rules seem to ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4248472</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jul/14/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[What Landlords Must Fix -- and What They Can Ignore]]></title>
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Q: Is the owner or real estate agent of a rental property obligated to
paint the walls and fix leaks and leak damage before a tenant moves in?

A: The answer depends on two things: what was agreed to in writing, and
whether you have already ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4243171</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jul/07/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[My Adult Kids Won't Leave -- Can I Evict Them?]]></title>
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Q: I own a large 5-bedroom home in the Midwest. I want to sell it, as my
circumstances have changed. I have three adult children who have shown
no interest in moving out and are not responding to my requests. I am
considering having them evicted...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4237577</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jun/30/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ask Monty: When is the Best Time to Sell a Home?]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Monty: When is the Best Time to Sell a Home?



Monty's Answer: You asked a simple question, but the honest answer might
surprise you. The real estate industry has spent decades repeating the
same advice: list in spring, capture the buying ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4232267</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jun/23/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Solar Panels on the House: Asset, Liability or Both?]]></title>
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Q: We are considering buying a home we recently toured that has solar
panels. We really like the home. The agent holding the open house did
not have much information about them, except that she believed they
added value to the home. Are solar ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4224757</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jun/16/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[AI Is Quietly Rewiring How Homes Are Bought and Sold]]></title>
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Q: My husband and I are both newly converted artificial intelligence
(AI) enthusiasts. I am also a real estate agent. We are curious as to
the impact artificial intelligence is having on residential real estate.
I do not hear too much about it ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4219247</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jun/09/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[What the Zillow-Compass War Means for Your Brokerage]]></title>
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Q: I am a real estate broker with 12 years of experience. Zillow,
Compass and other large platforms keep changing the rules and now AI is
being added to the mix. I am hearing that some brokers are losing
clients to these platforms before they ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearmonty/s-4213762</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jun/02/2026</pubDate>
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