David Myers
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More landlords, tenants take video as a precautionJul 18, 2014 12:01 am - Some might find it "creepy," but there's a good reason why a growing number of owners and renters alike take a video recorder or similar device with them while visiting ...
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Tips for buyers wanting a successful walk-throughJul 04, 2014 12:01 am - Savvy buyers always include a contingency in their offers to allow for a last-minute check of the property before the sale closes. Q. We signed a contract to buy our fir...
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Tips to find a 'legit' locksmithJun 20, 2014 12:01 am - More than 50 million people need the help of a locksmith each year, but many become easy pickings for thieves who pose as hardware pros. Q. I hope you will warn your rea...
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If you plan to start loan-shopping soon, get your paperwork together nowJun 05, 2014 11:00 pm - Q. I am getting ready to apply for a mortgage. What kinds of documents will the lender need to process my application? A. Documentation requirements vary, depending on t...
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VA mortgage program can be used time and againMay 30, 2014 12:01 am - Many veterans of the armed services don't realize it, but the low-down-payment mortgage plan that is operated by the Veterans Affairs can be used more than once. Q. I dr...
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More homebuyers using real estate 'escalators'May 23, 2014 12:01 am - Q. Home sales in our area are very strong, and many buyers are getting in bidding wars for the property they want to purchase. We already have lost out on two homes that...
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Few parents need to worry about federal gift taxMay 16, 2014 12:01 am - Most parents don't have to fret about the tax consequences of helping a grown child with the purchase of a home, but there are some exceptions. Q. My husband and I would...
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Homemade drain cleaners may do the trickApr 25, 2014 12:01 am - Commercial drain cleaners usually are safe to use on your home's pipes, but a simple homemade concoction can work just as well - saving you money and the environment at ...
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Items homeowners should never buy at a yard saleApr 11, 2014 12:01 am - Spring has sprung, but savvy shoppers won't purchase many household items available at the mushrooming number of yard sales that bloom this time of year. Q. We need a ne...
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Telltale signs that a roof is going kaputMar 28, 2014 12:01 am - No homeowner wants to pay to repair a worn-out roof, but fixing the problem now could save thousands of dollars later. Q. When it rains here, the water that comes out of...