David Myers
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About real estate: Homeowners, others soon may qualify for free credit scoresMay 24, 2013 2:40 am - A proposal in Congress would let consumers get a free copy of their credit score, just as they can order a “freebie” of their credit report today. Q. You recently wrote ...
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Good fences don’t always make good neighborsMay 17, 2013 3:15 am - Thousands of lawsuits are filed every year by homeowners who feel that a neighbor’s fence, or one that is jointly owned, encroaches on their property. Q. We moved into a...
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How to make a home relocation easier on petsMay 10, 2013 4:48 am - Many buyers and sellers who struck deals at the start of the prime spring home-buying season are now ready to move. The two-thirds of those who have pets have special co...
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Finishing a basement or attic may require building permitMay 03, 2013 3:51 am - Simply painting or paneling a basement or attic usually doesn’t require the building department’s permission, but upgrading the electrical system or adding plumbing is a...
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Preapproval of mortgage important as home inventory dropsApr 26, 2013 5:02 am - Visiting a banker or mortgage broker to find out exactly how much can be borrowed can give buyers a big advantage in today’s tightening housing market. Q. We are just be...
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Smart sellers fix little things to speed sale, get best priceApr 19, 2013 4:42 am - Savvy home sellers make even the smallest of repairs if they want to get an offer quickly. Q. We are planning to put our home up for sale next month. My wife wants me to...
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Homeowner growls over neighbor’s barking petsApr 12, 2013 3:47 am - Homeowners who live next to loud dogs or other noisy animals have several options to seek some peace and quiet. Q. We have a new neighbor who has three dogs that bark in...
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Debunking some common real estate ‘urban legends’Apr 05, 2013 4:46 am - Dog-eating spiders, federal subsidies to pay utility bills and a fat payout for a dorm-room accident make for good stories. None of them are true. Q. I received an email...
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About real estate: Seller must refund excess sales proceedsMar 29, 2013 10:08 am - “Finders, keepers” works in the schoolyard, but not in the real estate world. Q. We agreed to sell our home last October, and the sale closed on Nov. 27. Last week, the ...
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Ireland beckons, especially to retireesMar 22, 2013 5:02 am - Real estate prices on the Emerald Isle are about half what they are in the U.S., making it a great spot for retired people with plenty of equity in their U.S. homes. A t...