Edith Lank
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Help your children be prepared to sell your house one dayJun 30, 2018 6:00 am - Q. One other piece of advice to a widow leaving a house to multiple children, especially if they live outside her immediate area, is to choose a real estate agent in adv...
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Showing a house involves a skill setJun 23, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Several Realtors have told us they know the best way to show a house to buyers, but we want to try without using a broker. Is there really a special professional way ...
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Widow can't decide how to leave house to heirsJun 09, 2018 7:00 am - Q. I'm a widow, and I own my house free and clear. It's the main thing I own. I've recently developed cancer, and I think it's time to make a will, and I don't know what...
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Many mortgage lenders wont finance vacant landJun 02, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Our bank doesn't want to give us a mortgage on a lot we want to buy. We're going to build a house there. What do you suggest? A. Yes, banks are reluctant to lend for ...
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Earnest money is standard practiceMay 26, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We are looking to buy our first home, and we have a good agent, but I thought I would double-check with you. She says we will be expected to give her a substantial ch...
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How much you've spent on a house doesn't matterMay 19, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I'm facing the sale of my home. I've been living here for 38 years. I am curious about a few things: • After choosing an agent to sell the house, should you share any...
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IRS and short sales less of an issue these daysMay 05, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I wrote in a long time ago with a question about not wanting to pay income tax on my forgiven debt when I sold my house in a short sale years ago. Just to update you,...
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First-time buyers dig deep and find old real estate bookApr 28, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Is there a way for us to access your recent article on financing for first-time homeowners? We enjoy your column and thank you for any information you can provide. A....
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Discounted commissions are not a usual agreementApr 14, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I am going to take your advice and interview some agents about selling my house. How likely is it that they will negotiate how much they will charge in commission? Ar...
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There are still mortgages offered with little down paymentMar 31, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We have a pretty good credit rating but not much cash. My father-in-law says there are ways to buy real estate with little or no money down. Is that just in the past,...