David Myers
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There’s only one Santa, but three different North PolesDec 26, 2012 4:08 pm - The Earth has a trio of North Poles, but only one is habitable. Q. What’s the North Pole really like? Do people actually live there? A. It depends on which North Pole yo...
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About real estate: Clock is ticking for owners to file claims over faulty foreclosuresDec 21, 2012 6:16 am - An estimated 4.4 million owners who lost their home to foreclosure in 2009 and 2010 have just two weeks left to file a claim for reimbursement. Q. I recently received a ...
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Prospective heir has trouble finding late mother’s assetsDec 14, 2012 4:39 am - Talking about “final wishes” can be tough, but failing to do so can create more problems later. Q. My mother passed away three months ago, leaving behind a house with a ...
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About real estate: U.S. Job corps offers free training to millionsDec 07, 2012 4:37 am - Nearly 3 million Americans have learned construction-related skills or studied other professions in the Job Corps, a free program available to low-income youths between ...
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How to deal with a neighbor’s messy yardNov 30, 2012 4:51 am - Homeowners and sellers can pursue several strategies to get a neighbor to clean up a yard that has become an eyesore. Q. We are planning to put our home up for sale next...
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About real estate: Transferred military personnel can qualify for big tax breakNov 23, 2012 4:45 am - A little-known federal law allows many members of the armed services who are transferred to another state a chance to keep their income taxes to a minimum — or sometimes...
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About real estate: Be wary before enrolling in pricey ‘no-money-down’ classNov 16, 2012 3:56 am - Seminars and courses that promise to teach folks how to buy property without a down payment are a dime a dozen. Obtaining a sales license first usually is a better idea....
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How to speed insurance reimbursement after disaster strikesNov 09, 2012 3:59 am - Millions of insurance claims will be filed in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, but savvy homeowners can take a few simple steps now to get their reimbursement as quickly as ...
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Haunted houses claim Civil War spirits and an evil madame who was no ladyOct 31, 2012 3:20 pm - Surveys suggest that more than half of all Americans believe in ghosts and haunted houses. Q. Is it true that the ghosts of several Civil War soldiers haunt the Gettysbu...
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How to appeal a property-tax billOct 25, 2012 4:15 pm - As many as 60 percent of all homeowners are paying too much in property taxes. A successful appeal can save $100 or more, year after year. Q. We purchased our home a few...