Real Estate Columns
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Dealing with foundation moisture
Sep 23, 2018 6:00 AM - Q. We are in the process of renovating the basement because of a sewage backup last October. The house is a Cape Cod built in 1943. The foundation is 4 feet, 5 inches of concrete and 3 feet more with two layers of brick.
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Board isn't allowed to restrict free speech of unit owners
Sep 22, 2018 7:00 AM - Q. Our condominium association has a rule in place concerning distribution of written materials by owners to other owners. The rule prohibits the distribution of any materials, unless first submitted to the board for approval. Is this permitted?
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A garage door must reverse for safety
Sep 21, 2018 6:00 AM - Q. Our home inspector showed us that the garage door opener does not automatically reverse for child safety. When we asked if the repair would be costly, he said it was a matter of adjustment and that "any fool with a screwdriver could do it."
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More borrowers faking their incomes, employment to buy homes
Sep 21, 2018 6:00 AM - Prices are up, interest rates are rising, and it's tough for a lot of people to qualify to buy a home. So what do some of them do? A growing number of them fake it.
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Timeshare likened to buying a car
Sep 15, 2018 6:00 AM - If people thought of timeshares more like a car, how the value doesn't increase and may decrease, and there will be maintenance costs, they may be happier.
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Surveillance cameras allowed in common areas
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Should Realtors' ethics violations be available to the public?
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Make drip edge flashing part of any roof replacement
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Buyers learn new house has unpaid taxes from years ago
Sep 14, 2018 6:00 AM - Q. My wife and I purchased our first home a couple months ago. Everything was great until we received something in the mail telling us we owed more than $3,000 for unpaid 2015 real estate taxes.
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Tips on hiring a home builder
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