David Myers
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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac unveil new low-down-payment plansDec 18, 2014 11:01 pm - The nation's two mortgage giants launch separate programs that require borrowers to make a mere 3 percent down payment in order to buy their first home. Q. I heard a sho...
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Guidelines for housing-related tipping and holiday purchasesDec 11, 2014 11:01 pm - Several folks who provide housing-related services expect homeowners and renters to show a little extra gratitude this time of year. Q. We retired to a high-rise condo c...
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High winds, recent snowstorms raise important insurance issuesDec 04, 2014 11:01 pm - Damage caused by high winds is typically covered by a basic homeowner's insurance policy, but it's a different story when it comes to problems triggered by melting snow ...
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Home bridal registries grow in popularityNov 27, 2014 11:01 pm - More newlyweds are opening up special bank accounts for wedding-goers to contribute cash to help them raise a down payment on a house, rather than traditional registries...
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Longtime homebuilder can get help for asbestos-related cancerNov 20, 2014 11:01 pm - Asbestos, which was widely used in the construction industry for decades, was essentially banned in the 1970s after doctors and the federal government determined it can ...
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Popular TV shows can mislead homeowners about remodeling costsNov 13, 2014 11:01 pm - Cable TV shows about remodeling have soared in popularity, but the cost of an identical project launched by other homeowners can be much higher if the cameras aren't rol...
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Most associations can foreclose on owners who haven't paid their duesNov 06, 2014 11:01 pm - A recent court ruling strengthens the ability of many homeowners associations to file a lien or even foreclose on the home of owners who are behind on their monthly paym...
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Ghosts of Blackbeard, Custer and 'Bandange Man' may still haunt homesOct 31, 2014 1:01 am - There are lots of tales about haunted houses. You can believe them, or not. Q. I recently saw a fascinating documentary about Blackbeard, and didn't know that he once li...
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Plans to buy foreclosure home can be difficult if tenant is involvedOct 24, 2014 12:01 am - Foreclosed homes typically are sold at a deep discount, but the sale can be complicated if the property is occupied by a renter. Q. We found a really nice house at a gre...
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Old paint cans may cause buckets of legal problemsOct 17, 2014 12:01 am - Most cities and counties can now levy heavy fines on homeowners who don't dispose of a half-used paint can properly. Q. I have several half-empty cans of paint in my gar...