David Myers
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About Real Estate: Home-warranty sales jumpAug 26, 2011 12:00 am - A growing number of homeowners are offering to pay for a warranty plan in an effort to sell their property faster and, perhaps, save them from getting sued if so...
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About Real Estate: How to deal with a next-door foreclosuresAug 19, 2011 12:00 am - A staggering 92 million owners will see their home's value plummet an average of $20,000 in the coming months because banks have increased their foreclosures. Smart owne...
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About Real Estate: Tips for buying a ‘fixer-upper’Aug 12, 2011 12:00 am - Homes that need repairs typically are offered at a deep discount, but buyers must be careful. Q. I would like to buy a fixer-upper because there are a ...
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About Real Estate: Average closing costs on the riseAug 05, 2011 12:00 am - A new study says that closing costs have climbed an average 8.8 percent in the past year, leaving some buyers scrambling for extra cash before their purchase can...
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About Real Estate: How to get your home on a TV showJul 29, 2011 12:00 am - There a few simple steps owners can take to improve their chances of having their home featured on one of the growing number of real-estate-related television pr...
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About Real Estate: Top five tax havens for retired homeownersJul 22, 2011 12:00 am - Some states offer elderly homeowners lots of financial benefits, an important consideration for those who are (or will soon be) living on a fixed income. Q. My husba...
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About Real Estate: Scamsters find a new way to rip off troubled homeownersJul 15, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My husband and I are in foreclosure. We recently received a letter from a law firm asking if we would like to join a class-action lawsuit against the b...
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About Real Estate: New government loan program can help stave foreclosure, but homeowners must act quicklyJul 08, 2011 12:00 am - The Emergency Homeowners#146; Loan Program can provide up to $50,000 to financially troubled Americans, but the deadline to ask for the money is approaching soon...
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About Real Estate: Some household possessions need extra insurance coverageJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - A standard homeowner#146;s insurance policy covers items such as jewelry and antiques, but additional protection may be needed if the items are unusually valuabl...
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About Real Estate: Savvy buyers know when to walk away from a stubborn sellerJun 24, 2011 12:00 am - Trying to negotiate a purchase from an obstinate seller usually is a waste of time, especially now that there are so many good homes offered by more reasonable o...