David Myers
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Despite good intentions, never put minor child’s name on title to a homeOct 11, 2013 1:00 am - Many parents believe that adding underage offspring to the title of their house will make it easier to settle their estate after they die. Nice thought; lousy idea. Q. I...
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Seller can’t avoid commission by waiting for listing to expireOct 04, 2013 10:17 am - Some home sellers ponder nefarious plans to evade paying their agent after the salesperson finds a buyer. They rarely work. Q. We are in the final week of a 90-day listi...
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Many moving companies are exempt from federal lawSep 27, 2013 12:06 am - Q. I was interested in some recent comments you made about professional moving companies, and “timing” a move to save money. Just about everyone involved in any facet of...
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Social pages, tweets don’t lower credit scoresSep 20, 2013 12:09 am - The Internet is being filled with bogus reports that lenders are reviewing their applicants’ online activity and tweets before approving or rejecting a mortgage applicat...
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Alaska tops list of ‘tax-friendly’ states for retired homeownersSep 11, 2013 4:08 pm - If you don’t mind chilly weather, the state nicknamed “America’s Last Frontier” can help you stretch a retirement budget. Q. My husband and I plan to retire soon. We’ll ...
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Homeowners have loan protection after death or divorce of spouseSep 06, 2013 12:40 am - Federal law prevents lenders from demanding that a mortgage be repaid in a lump sum after a divorce or the death of a spouse. Q. My wife passed away a month ago after a ...
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Spouse’s health problems can complicate home sale or refinanceAug 30, 2013 12:27 am - The onset of memory-robbing Alzheimer’s disease or other serious medical problems can be compounded if the victim lacks the capacity to sell or refinance the family’s ho...
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Builder can’t dictate where buyer obtains financingAug 23, 2013 1:00 am - Federal law prohibits builders and other home sellers from dictating where a buyer gets a mortgage. Q. We are planning to purchase a home in a new tract. The builder’s s...
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Vacationeers should shut off water before hitting the roadAug 16, 2013 12:19 am - Planning and packing for a summer trip can be hectic, but smart homeowners don’t lock the front door without first turning off their property’s water supply. Q. When we ...
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Electrical systems with aluminum are more prone to problemsAug 09, 2013 12:02 am - Many builders used aluminum wiring systems in their homes in the 1960s and ’70s. Many of those older systems pose serious risks. Q. We are buying a home, so we followed ...