Edith Lank
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There’s much help available when buying a first homeFeb 16, 2013 4:30 am - Q. I am 22, got my dream job and am now relocating. My parents think, since rent may be high, I should try to buy and have something to show. How do I go about getting p...
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No sibling competition, but still a complex issueFeb 09, 2013 3:30 am - Q. Is it beneficial for a widow to “sell” her house to a child for $1? What might be conflicts to either side? Sibling competition is not an issue. A. No financial move ...
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Readers help solve other writers’ problemsFeb 02, 2013 4:30 am - All of today’s items are from readers in response to questions previously published in the column. Joint mortgage problem Q. In today#146;s column there was an i...
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Long-distance amateurs need help selling propertyJan 26, 2013 4:30 am - Q: I recently inherited over five acres in another state. It has a house (needs a new roof) and business potential as it is as the intersection of two highways. Realtors...
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Real estate and rentals can complicate family mattersJan 19, 2013 4:30 am - Q. Mom left her house to my brother and me, a modest three-bedroom with no mortgage. My brother’s son has been living there since before mom died, rent-free. He promised...
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Giving a house to a child is a simple legal matterJan 12, 2013 4:30 am - Q. I still have a mortgage but would like to give my house to my daughter. How do I do it? She cannot buy it as her credit is bad. I’m 86 and have to do something before...
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Guaranteed sale within an hourJan 05, 2013 4:30 am - Q. In April, I put my house on the market with an asking price of $199,900. In June, I reduced the price to $179,000. As of today, I have had no offers. Currently, the h...
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Many issues of joint ownership involve cousinsDec 29, 2012 4:30 am - Q. Four people were deeded a 1920 log cabin in another state several years ago. This cabin has been either quitclaim deeded or left through inheritance to four generatio...
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Many ways to structure fees when refinancing loanDec 15, 2012 4:30 am - Q. In your column a reader said they were refinancing with no fees. Do you know what company is offering that deal? I owe about $31,000 and am at 7.125 percent with 13 y...
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On homes and real estate: If I have a buyer, should I use a broker or attorney?Dec 08, 2012 4:29 am - Q. I will be selling my house early next year and may have a buyer. Should I use a broker or an attorney to handle the paperwork? A. More than just paperwork is involved...