Edith Lank
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Homeowners ponder bathroom update or just repairJan 19, 2019 6:00 am - Q. We bought a wonderful home in a desirable suburb last June. It was built in 1988, and it has been well maintained with a beautiful kitchen upgrade, but there are no b...
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Payment in arrearsJan 12, 2019 5:00 am - Q. This past November, I made my normal mortgage payment. Then, in the middle of that month, we sold the house. And at the closing, I paid off the whole remaining loan. ...
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Sharing old questionsJan 05, 2019 5:00 am - Today, I'm sharing some questions I've saved over the years. I couldn't quite bear to discard them, but I never printed them. The first one came from a state prison. Q. ...
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Condo-selling specialistDec 29, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Although I've bought and sold several homes, I always feel like I don't know what I'm doing! I'm selling my condo next year, and I was wondering if I should seek a Re...
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Various costs will determine best time to convey homeDec 22, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I own a home with an in-law apartment, in which I live. My daughter and her family live in the rest of the house. In the future I would like to take my name off the d...
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Parents are unwilling to explore optionsDec 08, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I've been trying to get my folks to move to a great senior housing facility near me, but my mom says they can't afford it because their house is paid up and costs the...
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When to put home in daughters' namesDec 01, 2018 5:00 am - Q. My daughter gave me a hard time because my house is only in my name now that my husband died. I would appreciate your explanation of why it is not wise to put the hou...
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Answer from a Looky-LooNov 17, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Recently, someone wrote that one shouldn't attend an open house for decor ideas or just to be nosy. I beg to differ. I have stopped by quite a few open houses in my a...
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Seller unlikely to owe taxes on profit from home saleOct 13, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Please explain the IRS requirements regarding one-time $250,000 tax exemption when the elderly sell their home. A. The regulations you're asking about have been chang...
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Select a broker who is prompt to respondOct 06, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I am taking your advice to interview three agents before picking one to sell my home. Do you have advice about how to judge them when they get here? A. Those initial ...