Edith Lank
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Readers have many questions about homebuyers tax creditFeb 27, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. We are first-time buyers and just moved into our new home. How do we claim the $8,000 tax credit? A. You claim it on the federal tax return you're probably pr...
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What qualifies as a legal bedroom varies by locationFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. Can built-in wardrobes take the place of a closet in a bedroom? I want a room to still be designated as a bedroom, but I am looking at using built-ins and taking ...
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Sellers have little, if anything, to gain by waiting with two mortgagesFeb 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. My wife and I are 79 years young, and we bought another home in a town 185 miles away from our first home. We are the original owners of our first home and have k...
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Explore your various options to end a time shareFeb 06, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. My lady friend and I own three time shares in Pompano Beach, Fla., and Las Vegas. I'm 79, and we've decided to sell all three. We have been scammed in the past by...
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Let real estate agent's managing broker know of poor performanceJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. My husband and I have been interested in a house for quite awhile. It is a nice house that needs work, so we made a reasonable offer. However, someone else made a...
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Make sure county recorder receives your good newsJan 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. We just made our last mortgage payment. I heard there should be one more thing to do, which is to obtain a recording with the local county office. What do we need fro...
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Real estate attorney is crucial in lease-to-own dealsJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. You answered a question in a column about things to protect yourself against when "taking over payments" to eventually become the owner. There is one important on...
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Documenting false income to gain a new mortgage is a crimeJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I will try to make this short. I bought my condo in 2006. My mortgage rate becomes adjustable in 2011. I am upside down $85,000. I originally bought for $435,000;...
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Second offer would help protect you if first offer fell throughJan 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. We have accepted an offer on our home, but our agent wants us to continue to show our house. So, does that mean we can accept another offer if a higher bid comes ...
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Real estate attorney should write contractDec 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. We are looking to take over payments on a home. The owner just wants out from under. We will have the option to buy in one to three years. What do I need to do to mak...