David Myers
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About Real Estate: Of haunted castles, a UFO hotspot and a ghost who ‘hangs out’ in a doorwayNov 04, 2011 12:00 am - With Halloween just past, it#146;s time to answer a few spirited questions about some famous haunted places. Q. What do you know about Franklin Castle ...
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About Real Estate: Buyers have legal options when a seller misleadsOct 28, 2011 12:00 am - A surprisingly large number of home-sale transactions are canceled each year because the seller didn#146;t have the right to peddle the property. Q. I ...
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About Real Estate: Tips for selling in a sluggish marketOct 22, 2011 12:00 am - Home sellers must first ensure that their property is priced correctly, but there are several other steps they can take to find a buyer when sales are slow. ...
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About Real Estate: Automatic payment plans have pros and consOct 14, 2011 12:00 am - More borrowers are signing up for plans to have their mortgage payments automatically deducted from their bank accounts, but the programs can have their drawback...
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About Real Estate: Inspection contingency gives buyers leverage for needed repairsOct 07, 2011 12:00 am - Making a proposed purchase subject to a satisfactory inspection report provides a buyer with several options if the inspector then finds undisclosed problems. ...
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About Real Estate: New policy by credit bureaus helps borrowers “shop” for the best mortgageSep 30, 2011 12:00 am - A recent change allows borrowers more time to comparison-shop for a mortgage or even a student loan without hurting their credit score. Q. We want to r...
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About Real Estate: How older homeowners can benefit from a reverse mortgageSep 23, 2011 12:00 am - A reverse mortgage can help homeowners pay their bills and enjoy life more in their retirement years. The loans don#146;t have to be repaid until the owner moves...
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About Real Estate: With sales slow, offering home as ‘fixer upper’ is a bad ideaSep 16, 2011 12:00 am - Home sellers who don#146;t make inexpensive cosmetic changes or easy repairs may risk a 20-percent drop in their sale price. Q. We are planning to put ...
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About Real Estate: Experts split on whether debt-ceiling deal will impact home tax deductionSep 09, 2011 12:00 am - Some worry that the new debt-ceiling and deficit-reduction legislation approved by President Barack Obama puts the popular mortgage-interest deduction in jeopardy, but o...
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About Real Estate: Sellers in bind after buyers ‘preapproved’ mortgage is canceledSep 02, 2011 12:00 am - Smart buyers always get #147;preapproved#148; for a mortgage before they start shopping for a house, but banks have lots of leeway to back out of their commitmen...