Mel Coker

RE/MAX METRO ASSOCIATES
690-B Columbiana Dr
Columbia, SC 29212
Phone: (803) 749-5800

Today's Real Estate News

Best way to divvy up house after failed relationship
Before quitclaiming share, make sure compensation is fair

Ilyce Glink
Inman News

Q: My domestic partner of 11 1/2 years and I...

Unpermitted upgrades put seller in pickle
Should seller get 'as-built' permit or simply sell 'as-is'?

Barry Stone
Inman News

Dear Barry,

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Homeowners avoid tax on $1 million capital gain
Without records of improvements, IRS audit could bring trouble

Benny Kass
Inman News

DEAR BENNY: Friends of mine recently so...

Buying to flip not smart in today's market
If home doesn't meet long-term needs, don't buy it

Dian Hymer
Inman News

There are deals to be made in the current real estate ma...

Borrowers, insurers would save with new mortgage insurance
Part 2: Fixing the housing finance system

Jack Guttentag
Inman News

(This is Part 2 of a five-part series. Read Part 1, "...

Debate over biofuels, food supply intensifies
Proposal to end petroleum dependency not without consequences

Arrol Gellner
Inman News

We Americans have happily given our cars t...

Straw houses gaining acceptance despite concerns
Many enticed by low construction costs, energy efficiency

Paul Bianchina
Inman News

When you're ready to go shopping for buildi...

Seller financing can be disastrous in down market
If property gets foreclosed, all money buyer put into home may be lost

Ilyce Glink
Co-written by Samuel J. Tamkin
Inman News

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Broken washer, dryer no reason to withhold rent
Common-area facilities seen as more of a privilege than a right

Robert Griswold
Inman News

Q: I live in an apartment buildin...

Lender not happy putting wife's name on title
Main worry is likely over what happens if couple defaults on loan

Benny Kass
Inman News

Q: My husband wants to put my name o...