Real estate Q&A

McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Question: I have been employed in new home sales for the past several years. I was laid off in late August. I have been searching for work for what seems like forever, with little success. I am working again, through a real estate temp service. My current assignment may end in late September, with the condominiums being converted from for sale to for lease.

Kristina Riggle dreams up a dysfunction junction

Detroit Free Press

"Real Life & Liars" by Kristina Riggle; Avon, 327 pages, $14

Condos squeeze deadbeat residents

McClatchy Newspapers

Rosa Mendoza's upstairs neighbor quit making his condo association payments almost a year ago. He bought another home and let his unit slide into foreclosure.

Real estate Q&A

McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Q. I belong to a homeowners association. We have a difficult time collecting the Dues from some homeowners. What would you suggest? We file liens after giving them ample warnings, but we can collect only when and if they sell their house. We thought about denying them privileges of swimming and tennis court use, but we would have to have someone enforcing them. Thanks for your thoughts.

Torrealbas have a new perspective on life

The Gazette

Father's Day took on a new meaning this year for Yorvit Torrealba.

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