David Myers
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Arbitration clause can prevent costly legal battlesJun 30, 2017 6:00 am - Most preprinted offer forms today contain an arbitration clause that can keep both parties out of court if a real estate deal goes awry. Q. We want to make an offer on a...
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As the busy buying season draws to a close, relax a bit and chuckleJun 24, 2017 7:32 am - Q. I'm just curious - do you own your own home? A. Yes. It has wall-to-wall carpets, plus back-to-the-wall payments. One of the busiest spring homebuying seasons in hist...
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Buyers, homeowners with student debt get a big breakJun 20, 2017 9:11 am - The nation's largest provider of mortgage money has eased its borrowing rules, allowing banks to create more home loans for first-time buyers and current owners who are ...
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Memorial Day sales promise great deals for homeownersMay 26, 2017 2:07 pm - It's that time of year to find bargains on many home-related goods, from paint to bedding. Q. What are the best things to buy for our home in May? A. For several decades...
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Deductions for property taxes could be on the chopping blockMay 19, 2017 10:01 am - A tax-reform "outline" that President Donald Trump recently presented to Congress suggests that write-offs for real estate property taxes might be eliminated. Q. Is it t...
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Hot housing market makes loan 'preapproval' more vitalMay 13, 2017 8:34 am - Savvy buyers in today's tightening housing market get "prequalified" for a loan, rather than just "prequalification." Q. We are looking for our first home to buy. Our qu...
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LGBT individuals, couples move closer to federal fair-housing protectionMay 06, 2017 8:43 am - A ruling by a U.S. District Court judge may fuel efforts to expand the housing rights of those with "unconventional" lifestyles. Q. Is it true that Congress has finally ...
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Buying retirement home while still working can be a risky propositionApr 28, 2017 6:00 am - It's OK to purchase a place to retire if your final paycheck is only a few months away, but it's a different story if you don't plan to move for several years. Q. We liv...
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First master-planned community dates back to 16th centuryApr 22, 2017 7:11 am - A small seaside town in Florida, founded in 1565, still influences the way that nearly every American city is configured today. Q. My brother lives in St. Augustine, Flo...
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Homeowners should be wary of a contractor's 'lowball' bidApr 14, 2017 6:00 am - By David Myers Q. We purchased our first home two years ago. Now we are expecting our first child, so we want to add another bedroom and bathroom. One contractor says he...
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