David Myers
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Deeds without warranties can be a risky propositionJan 27, 2017 5:00 am - Purchasing a home from a seller who uses a deed without a warranty presents several risks to homebuyers. Q. What is a "deed without warranty?" A. It's a document that a...
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'As-built' permits may be a solution when purchasing home with code violationsJan 20, 2017 5:00 am - Homebuyers can face extra costs and fees when purchasing a home that features additions built without a city-issued permit. Q. We made an offer to buy a house a few week...
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Parents should think twice before co-signing for a mortgageJan 14, 2017 6:41 am - Co-signing for a mortgage is a great way for parents to help their kids buy a house, but mom and dad should first consider the potential pitfalls. Q. Our daughter and so...
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Homeowners perplexed by uninvited 'visitors'Jan 06, 2017 5:00 am - Everybody loves Mickey and Minnie, but no one wants to live with their relatives. Q. We keep our home spotlessly clean, but lately we have trapped two fairly large rats ...
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Celebs back down from pledging to leave the U.S. because of TrumpDec 09, 2016 4:00 am - Many celebrities vowed to flee the country if Donald Trump was elected, but none of them have started to pack their bags yet. Q. Have any of those big-time celebrities w...
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Best deals on furniture, mattresses in JanuaryDec 02, 2016 6:06 am - Most kitchen appliances are hitting rock-bottom prices, but homeowners should wait another month or two to buy big pieces of furniture. Q. What are the best home-related...
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Buyers and sellers both have options when inspection finds problemsNov 25, 2016 5:00 am - Smart buyers always make their purchase offers contingent on obtaining a satisfactory report from a professional home inspector, but it doesn't force a seller to pay for...
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Of missing settlers, gangster spirits and the infamous Amityville HouseNov 11, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I am a big fan of the "American Horror Story" TV series on the FX network. This year the episodes are based on something called "The Lost Colony" in Roanoke, N.C. Wha...
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Home buyers shouldn't fear pending hike in federal funds rateNov 04, 2016 6:00 am - The Federal Reserve Board seems ready to raise interest rates. Ironically, it could be the tonic to keep the nation's housing market from falling ill. Q. I keep hearing ...
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How to fight harassing calls from a lenderOct 28, 2016 6:00 am - The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can help resolve problems between borrowers and their mortgage lenders or other creditors. Its services are free. Q. I a...