It was long my dream to buy a home designed by my favorite architect, Bruce Goff. At some point, I told my dad about it. A retired sales manager with a lot of time on his hands, he loves a challenge.

DEAR AMY: A real estate agent helped us through numerous deals within a short 18 months — expertly, deftly and patiently. In the end she closed a total of five local sales, all through us. Because of ...

If you own a home, you’ve probably gotten cold calls from folks who want to buy your house even though it’s not for sale. It’s probably not in your best interest. When not writing, Jeff spends his ...