David Myers
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Parents shouldn't use college fund to bankroll son's homeMar 21, 2014 12:01 am - Q. We are not rich, but we managed to put $19,500 into an account for our daughter to attend college and another $19,500 for our son to go to school, too. Our daughter i...
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Some states don't follow daylight-saving timeMar 14, 2014 12:01 am - Federal law allows states to eschew changes in moving their clocks ahead as spring begins or setting them back in the fall. Q. My wife and I grew up on the East Coast, b...
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Selling 'as is' often a poor choice for homeownersMar 06, 2014 11:01 pm - Making major repairs to a home before selling can be costly and time-consuming, but it's usually cheaper - and safer - than marketing the property in "as is" condition. ...
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Valentine's flowers are gone, but 'pre-nup' questions never dieFeb 27, 2014 11:01 pm - Most betrothed couples don't need a prenuptial agreement when a home is involved, but there are some exceptions. Q. I am getting married in June, so I was extremely inte...
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Pets are cool, but irresponsible pet-owners are notFeb 20, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. My neighbor has two Chihuahuas. They are nice little dogs, but they're always squeezing through the fence in his front yard to tear up my garden and poop on my lawn. ...
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Home purchase raises key tax issues for recently wed gay coupleFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - A recent change in the federal tax law is confusing some gay homeowners, their accountants and even state tax agencies themselves. Q. We live in a state where gay marria...
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Debt-ridden homeowners can pose dilemmas for grown childrenFeb 06, 2014 11:30 pm - It’s especially sad when older people face foreclosure of a longtime home. It also can force some tough decisions upon their grown children, too. Q. My parents and I hav...
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Real estate advertisements becoming more ‘politically correct’Jan 30, 2014 11:57 pm - A growing number of builders and realty agents are avoiding some traditional marketing words or phrases, fearing their use could offend a sensitive homebuyer and trigger...
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Rebounding market is no guarantee of riches for potential agentJan 23, 2014 11:49 pm - Home sales in most neighborhoods continue to rise, but it’s not an automatic ticket to millions for folks who want to get a real estate license. Q. The real estate marke...
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Winter can be the best time for buyers to shop for a homeJan 16, 2014 11:20 pm - Many homebuyers can get the best deals in January or February, because sellers are anxious to make concessions instead of marketing their property when the weather impro...