Edith Lank
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Need innovative ideasOct 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I own a home that has been on the market since February. I have invested $175,000 to improve this home, but I bought it for $600,000 six years ago. I originally w...
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Ungrateful daughter causes problem for parentsOct 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My husband and I own a summer home. As a gift to our daughter, her name was placed on the title. She owns one-third and we own two-thirds. She continues to use it...
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Buyer should wait out current mortgage loanOct 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I bought a new construction home four years ago when the market was high. The house is OK, but the value has dropped to less than the mortgage. I don't think I wi...
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Study area sales when making an offer on a houseOct 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My husband and I are about to make an offer on a house priced at $232,500. It has been on the market for 83 days, and they are willing to negotiate or pay closing...
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Fees charged by real estate agents vary be region, workloadOct 02, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. How much do Realtors charge for listing and selling a home? A. Agents usually work for a percentage of the eventual sale price. Although, it's perfectly possi...
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Seller concessions may help spark interest in a homeSep 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Is it better if I drop the listing price or offer buyer assistance? Either way, this is assuming I get the same amount of money at settlement. A. I always adv...
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Written agreement necessary if seller stays temporarilySep 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have been wondering what we should have done differently. We closed on the house we were buying, but we didn't take possession until three weeks later. The sell...
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Reverse mortgage is an option for aging parentSep 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My mother has $30,000 left to pay on her house. She is 70, and my wife and I want her to retire (her health is declining). We have about $30,000 in our savings. M...
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Property should kept in same shape after offer acceptedSep 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. If the house I am going to buy is left a mess during a final walk-through, can I demand it be cleaned before closing? Also, the pool was crystal clear, but it's n...
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Ask lawyer to help with property line issue before saleAug 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. What happens when you go to sell your house and find out your neighbor's fence is on your property? I've known for some time, but I have let it go to keep the pea...