David Myers
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Farming group offers free housing, board for volunteer workOct 21, 2016 5:00 am - A little-known nonprofit hooks up people who will work for free on earth-friendly farms in exchange for rent-free housing and three square meals a day. Q. My 18-year-old...
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Tips to get your home ready for the cooler months aheadSep 30, 2016 5:00 am - With autumn almost here, homeowners should double-check the exterior of their property to ensure it's ready to withstand cold weather, rain and even snow. Q. Several cra...
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Buyer who ignored inspection results has little chance of winning lawsuitSep 23, 2016 6:00 am - By David Myers When an inspection turns up signs of major problems, buyers should think twice before moving forward with the deal. Q. I agreed to purchase a house in Jun...
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Condo developments and millennials could soon get help from WashingtonSep 16, 2016 5:00 am - Promising proposals on Capitol Hill would make it easier to buy or refinance a condominium, and also ease mortgage-qualifying standards for people with high student-loan...
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Buyers shouldn't make waves when sale is going smoothlySep 02, 2016 5:00 am - Housing markets in most parts of the nation are still hot, so buyers should be flexible when it comes to closing a deal. Q. We made an offer to buy a house in July, and ...
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Slip-and-fall accident may be covered by homeowner's insuranceAug 19, 2016 5:00 am - Most homeowner's insurance policies pay when someone gets hurt while visiting your home, but there are limits on the coverage. Q. My sister slipped and fell at a neighbo...
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Why two-bedroom homes are better than those with just oneAug 15, 2016 6:27 am - Whether buying a house or condominium, it's usually best to purchase a two- or three-bedroom property rather than one that has only a single bedroom. Q. I am shopping fo...
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More cities ease rules on home-based businessesAug 05, 2016 5:00 am - Home-based businesses are being welcomed and sometimes even encouraged in many areas, as long as the owner avoids certain no-nos. Q. My wife and I own a four-bedroom hom...
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Special 'spendthrift trust' can keep heirs from squandering homeowner's assetsJul 29, 2016 7:00 am - A spendthrift trust can help folks to prevent their heirs from carelessly wasting the hard-earned assets they accumulated while they were alive. Q. I am a 70-year-old wi...
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Homeowners can save money by delaying kitchen-remodeling jobJul 22, 2016 5:00 am - Stoves, refrigerators and other big-ticket items are typically discounted in autumn, so smart homeowners can save money by postponing their kitchen-remodeling plans for ...