Editor's note: Robert Bruss passed away on Sept. 26, 2007. This was one of the last real estate columns he wrote. Inman News is publishing Bob's last work as a final salute to the nation's most well-known real estate writer.
DEAR BOB: I know you have addressed this topic many times, but I am still confused. Why do you advise against paying 100 percent cash for a home? I understand it is a large amount of cash to tie up. But when the homeowner needs to sell, won't the buyer have to come up with cash for 100 percent of the sales price? more...
