David Myers
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Two federally backed 'home rescue' plans becoming more popularJan 14, 2010 10:00 pm - After a slow start, nearly 1 million financially troubled homeowners are getting at least temporary relief under federal programs aimed at stemming foreclosures. Another...
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Most people won't owe taxes after selling home at a profitJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Most sellers can keep up to $500,000 of their profit away from the Internal Revenue Service, even if they then decide to rent a new home instead of purchasing one. Q...
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Prospective refinancers should get paperwork ready nowDec 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Interest rates should remain stable in the next several weeks, but many experts expect an increase in the spring. Q. We are thinking about refinancing our mortgage. Woul...
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There's only one Santa, but Earth has three North PolesDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - There is actually a trio of North Poles on this planet, though only one is relatively inhabitable for people. Q. Is there a real city called "North Pole," or is it just ...
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Smart tax moves now can save you money when you fileDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - There are several ways for homeowners to cut their 2009 federal tax bill, but some of the steps must be taken before the end of this month. Q. Our monthly mortgage payme...
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Sellers shouldn't hang around for their own open houseDec 10, 2009 10:00 pm - It's usually best for home sellers to make themselves scarce when their agent stages an open house. Q. We hired an agent two weeks ago to sell our home, and our firs...
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Many more Americans now eligible for 'homebuyers' tax creditDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - A new law has extended the valuable tax-credit program for first-time buyers, while also creating a new break for soldiers and other longtime homeowners who weren't elig...
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American Indians shared more than turkey with PilgrimsNov 26, 2009 10:00 pm - The first Pilgrims built their township at Plymouth Rock on land that was given to them by a local tribe. Q. When the first Pilgrims came to America, how did they divide...
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There's never a good reason to avoid paying for a home inspectionNov 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Buyers who purchase a home without first obtaining a satisfactory inspection report run the risk of "inheriting" all of the seller's problems. Q. I disagree with your re...
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Lawsuits mount over 'problem' drywall imported from ChinaNov 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Thousands of homeowners across the nation are claiming that drywall imported from China at the height of the housing boom is making them ill. No quick or inexpensive "fi...