What lenders are scrutinizing may surprise you
Consult public works easement maps before buying home
Don't underestimate power of preapproval, local appraiser
Be wary of low interest rate bait: Think long term
Deal can derail even after removing contingencies
How fees, Dodd-Frank bill, appraisals can impact your purchase
Sellers may sacrifice market value for privacy, convenience
Today's buyers are less willing to overlook 'incurable' defects
Outshine the competition with key fix-up work
Sellers can save with alternatives to major fix-up work
Before listing home, do some simple due diligence
Concealed details can come back to haunt
Experts say it's all about location and jobs
In high-demand markets, exposure is everything
Finding best home depends on preapproval, agent
Rent-back plan can buy time to uncover real estate bargain
Lender approval tied to debt ratio, current home equity
Local economy, seller disclosures can impact resale value
While compromise is key, don't show all your cards at once
Foreclosures, jobs to impact prices into 2011
