David Myers
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When seeking preapproval, ask for largest mortgage possibleOct 16, 2015 7:00 am - All prospective homebuyers should first get preapproved for a mortgage. It's best to seek the highest loan amount possible. Q. We are planning to buy our first home soon...
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Co-tenants can be held liable to pay each other's rentOct 09, 2015 1:00 am - Landlords often include a clause in their lease contracts that many co-tenants don't realize makes them responsible for a roommate's missed rental payments. Q. My friend...
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Quitclaim deed won't end mortgage responsibilityOct 02, 2015 1:00 am - Signing a quitclaim deed will not clear you of the responsibility of making remaining mortgage payments, nor will it stop a lender from foreclosing on the property. Q. I...
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Sellers, buyers alike should get a 'C.L.U.E.' before entering a realty dealSep 25, 2015 1:00 am - A nationwide database keeps track of nearly every insurance claim that homeowners and car owners have filed in the past seven years. Consumers are entitled to a free cop...
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Some borrowers can't legally avoid escrow accountsSep 18, 2015 1:00 am - Millions of homeowners across the United States are legally obligated to pay part of their annual property-tax bill on a monthly basis, including most of those who have ...
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Best deals in SeptemberSep 11, 2015 1:00 am - The next few weeks will bring attractive prices on everything from barbecue grills to mattresses and box springs. Q. What are the best deals on home-related items in Sep...
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Don't expect to buy a home in Cuba soonSep 04, 2015 2:00 pm - Our country is building new economic bridges to the island nation just 90 miles off the coast of Miami, but most Americans probably won't be able to purchase a house the...
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How to make moving easier on petsAug 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Q. A long time ago, you provided some advice for some homebuyers who were trying to make their move easier on their pets. I wish I had saved that column, because we're a...
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When fed rate rises, some homeowners lose, others may winAug 21, 2015 1:00 am - The widely expected increase in short-term interest rates by the Federal Reserve Board likely will have an uneven impact on borrowers across the nation. Q. Our newspaper...
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Deals arriving on dorm room, home office and patio itemsAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - As millions of students head off to college, retailers are beginning to offer hefty savings on common household items ranging from desks to bookshelves. Big discounts on...