Edith Lank
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Prodpective buyers can make offfer on nearly everythingJul 07, 2012 5:56 am - Q. My sister is selling her home. The buyers signed a contract asking for a new dishwasher or compensation, her dining room set, and her Barbie dolls. She is willing to ...
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Time is required to build real estate careerJun 30, 2012 5:52 am - Q. Our son has recently gone into real estate. He had no job at the time. We paid for his course and license and to join the real estate association. Now we are informed...
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Extra mortgage payments may be a smart moveJun 23, 2012 4:57 am - Q. To settle an argument with my brother-in-law, let’s assume I have some money to invest. Is it still a good idea, in today’s difficult real estate market, to send in e...
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Husband’s has tax liens will stand, even if he is removed from deedJun 16, 2012 5:27 am - Q. Our home loan is in my name, with my husband listed on the deed. When our home was refinanced, the lender was supposed to take my husband’s name off the deed, but the...
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Siblings unlikely to owe tax on sale of mother’s homeJun 09, 2012 4:50 am - Q. My deceased mother’s house has an offer that my siblings and I have accepted. We believe we each will receive about $20,000 after the realty fees. My question is, do ...
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There’s nothing unusual about pre-approval letterMay 26, 2012 4:41 am - Q. I’m confused. To purchase a property we are looking at, we need a commercial loan. My realtor says she can’t bid unless we have a pre-approval letter from a bank. But...
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On homes and real estate: Holding a mortgageMay 19, 2012 5:30 am - Q. I have someone who has asked me to be their mortgagor, and I was wondering, how does one go about the paperwork? Are there standard forms to be used? How does one fil...
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On homes and real estate: Parents plan to sell home to childrenMay 12, 2012 5:42 am - Q. Our parents are in their late 80s. Three years ago, they moved from their home to a rental apartment. I moved in to their house and have been renting it from them. M...
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On homes and real estate: First-timer is franticMay 05, 2012 5:27 am - Q. I am a first-time homebuyer. Two months ago, I put in an offer on a house, which after a day or two of counter offers was accepted. Since then, I have been completing...
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On homes and real estate: Avoided a scamApr 28, 2012 5:18 am - Q. In response to your article about rental deposit scams, there are also some being done via Craigslist long distance. It could have happened to my daughter. She saw a ...