Edith Lank
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Remember to record paperwork when mortgage is paid offJun 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. The mortgage on my home has been paid off for more than 20 years. I am not trying to sell my property at this time, but may next year. It has come to my attentio...
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You can easily replace a worn, exterior wooden doorJun 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My house has an old wooden door that has taken quite a beating over the years from the weather and my sons. The aluminum siding on my house still looks fine. What ar...
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'For sale by owner' may cost you time in a slow marketJun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Unfortunately in February 2008 my father passed away, leaving my sister the executor of his estate. My sister lives in another state and my father's home and the...
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'Certified' deed is just a scam; don't fall for itJun 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I don't have a question but I do want to share with you this official-looking mail I recently received. It irritated me because I'm sure many people will panic, think...
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Don't pay an upfront fee to sell your interest in a time shareMay 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I am sure this question is one that many people have and an answer certainly would be appreciated. I need to get rid of a time share but have paid dollars after dolla...
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Earnest money is usually required, regardless of down paymentApr 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. We are planning on buying our first home this summer. My husband applied at a lending Web site and we are prequalified for a rural housing loan at 100 percent financi...
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My funniest questions often the ones I can't answerApr 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My husband is a Realtor, and a couple of years ago a friend gave us your book with the funniest questions you've received from readers. We keep looking for more in th...
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Buying public determines house valueMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - >Q. A. It doesn't matter what statistics say. It doesn't matter what you think your place is worth. It doesn't matter what the most skillful appraiser reports as you...
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Swamped banks are slow in approving short salesMar 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I'm in the process of purchasing a house under a "short sale." I offered the full asking price. My bid was accepted by the seller and a contract was signed to have se...
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It is standard practice to interview several Realtors before listingMar 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My daughter is planning to sell her house and has met with her Realtor to discuss the asking price. Although she has not yet signed a contract, she plans to stay ...