David Myers
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How long should home components last?Mar 15, 2013 5:43 am - Just about everything in a home eventually will need to be repaired or replaced. Savvy owners budget accordingly. Q. Our water heater has started to make gurgling noises...
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Many housing-related costs aren’t tax deductibleMar 08, 2013 4:43 am - Most homeowners know they can deduct their annual mortgage interest charges and property-tax payments, but there’s a host of other housing-related costs that don’t quali...
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Realty pros name ‘Top 10’ reasons why homes don’t sellFeb 22, 2013 3:57 am - Homeowners who want to sell quickly should first clean up their house, a survey says. Other big turnoffs include uncontrolled animals and odors from last night’s dinner....
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The pros, cons of renting home instead of sellingFeb 15, 2013 4:46 am - There are advantages and disadvantages for owners who consider renting their home to tenants instead of choosing to sell it. Q. I got a new job in another city, and I ha...
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Steps to take when an ‘ex’ meddles with a home refinancingFeb 08, 2013 4:14 am - Federal law prohibits a former spouse from gaining access to the other’s current credit report, even if it involves the refinancing of a home they once owned together. Q...
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About real estate: Congress, Obama extend two key tax breaks for homeownersJan 31, 2013 10:48 am - The “fiscal cliff” legislation that was approved earlier this month restored deductions for private mortgage insurance payments and an important tax rule for owners who ...
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Fiscal cliff deal gives new life to old scamJan 25, 2013 4:20 am - It didn’t take long for scamsters to restart a scheme that promises to pay homeowners’ utility bills but then steal their identification. Q. I received an email last wee...
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Home equity can reduce college student’s financial aidJan 18, 2013 4:00 am - Some colleges and universities consider a parent’s home equity when doling out loans or grants for incoming students, but others don’t even ask. Q. Our son is a senior i...
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A deadline nears for former owners seeking foreclosure refundsJan 11, 2013 3:37 am - A Jan. 18 deadline looms for about 2 million homeowners who lost their homes to foreclosure between the start of 2008 and the end of 2011. Five lenders could give each o...
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Nation’s housing market to continue strenghtening in 2013Jan 04, 2013 3:37 am - Home sales and prices are expected to keep rising in most areas in the year ahead, but mortgage rates are likely to climb, too. Q. We have wanted to buy a home for the p...