David Myers
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Carry-backs can help out both buyer, sellerMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Tighter lending requirements and sluggish home sales have prompted many sellers to offer part of the financing needed to complete a transaction. Q. We are shopping for o...
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FICO change benefits many consumersMay 08, 2008 11:00 pm - The company that calculates FICO scores has revamped its scoring system. Many consumers will benefit, but others might have to pay higher interest rates on their next mo...
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Living close to your ex has its advantagesMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Getting a divorce is difficult, especially when children are involved. But sometimes it's better to have your former spouse live nearby than to move to a far-away area. ...
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Counteroffer nulls the original offerApr 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The law states that a prospective home buyer's offer immediately becomes void when a seller makes a formal counteroffer, but it's a good idea for the buyer to still foll...
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Use the web for to help decide if move is worth itApr 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Several Internet sites provide sales and price data for individual neighborhoods, and many even can help you decide whether you'll need to get a big pay raise or can aff...
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Mortgage crisis gives rise to new scamsApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - The housing market's downturn has given rise to a new type of scam, in which con artists try to steal what little cash financially troubled homeowners still have left. Q...
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Private mortgage insurance now a tax write offApr 03, 2008 11:00 pm - A new law allows many recent home buyers to slash their tax bill by deducting the cost of their private mortgage insurance. FHA and VA borrowers can qualify for the writ...
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Sale/leaseback requires careful preparationMar 27, 2008 11:00 pm - A sale/leaseback arrangement can be a handy real estate tool, especially if the transaction involves parents and their grown children. Q. My mom and dad still live i...
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During tough times some turn to St. JosephMar 20, 2008 11:00 pm - When sales slow, many homeowners look for help from St. Joseph. Q. We've been trying to sell our home, but haven't had any luck because our local market is still a littl...
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Questions answered about Debt Relief ActMar 13, 2008 11:00 pm - New rules published by the Internal Revenue Service could save huge amounts of money for millions of financially troubled homeowners, especially those who sell for less ...