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What Mortgage Can I Get Approved For?

By | June 18th, 2019|

What mortgage can I get approved for? Fannie Mae found most Americans overestimate the credit score and down payment necessary to qualify for a mortgage. Credit scores and lending requirements are confusing - even to those of us who work in the credit industry or those that are tangentially related, like mortgage origination or banking. [...]

Natural Disaster: What to Do Before You Make Home Repairs

By | June 13th, 2019|

Natural disaster: what to do before you make home repairs. Consider these three things before repairing damage from Hurricane Dorian. The First Major Hurricane of the Season is Here with Hurricane Dorian UPDATED SEPTEMBER 5, 2019: The National Hurricane Center reports Hurricane Dorian is bringing life-threatening storm surge, winds, heavy rainfall and tornadoes to the [...]

What Makes a Good Homeowner’s Association Board?

By | June 13th, 2019|

What makes a good homeowner’s association board? With most boards being made up of volunteers, getting the right group of people together can be difficult. Q: I read your column each Sunday in our local paper. It is always informative, but unfortunately often too legally sterile to provide useful real-world solutions. Your recent answer to [...]

Two Expenses That Often Surprise New Homeowners

By | June 13th, 2019|

Two expenses that often surprise new homeowners. Most buyers don’t consider these big costs when calculating expenses for their home. Q: I have a suggestion that I would like you to share with your readers. I live in a community in which at least two newcomers bought the biggest house they could afford. Being inexperienced, [...]

When the Homeowner’s Association Doesn’t Uphold Rules

By | June 6th, 2019|

When the homeowner’s association doesn’t uphold rules. A loyal reader offers their insight into how much power the HOA risks losing. Q: You were right on the money with your recent answer to a homeowner who complained that the homeowner’s association (HOA) was not enforcing its rules and regulations and was sometimes waiving some of [...]

Should I Sign the Seller Disclosure if I Have Unanswered Questions?

By | May 31st, 2019|

Should I sign the seller disclosure if I have unanswered questions? Before you sign on the dotted line, consider the worst case scenario for each concern. Q: I purchased an older home in northern California earlier this year. We signed off on disclosures at the time of our purchase. We had a number of unanswered [...]

Can You Change Your Mortgage Loan Servicer?

By | May 31st, 2019|

Can you change your mortgage loan servicer? The short answer is no, but a few calls can help you smooth out the problems you’re facing. Q: Is it possible to change my loan servicer? My refinance was done by a national mortgage lender. They immediately transferred it to a well-known loan servicer. However, my monthly [...]

How Much Can I Afford to Spend on a House?

By | May 29th, 2019|

How much can I afford to spend on a house? There are four factors home buyers should evaluate when setting a budget to buy a house and avoid this situation. How Much Can I Afford to Spend on a House? Taking a realistic look at finances and setting a firm budget is a crucial step [...]

Who’s Liable for Unpaid Water Bills, the Home Seller or Home Buyer?

By | May 22nd, 2019|

Who’s liable for unpaid water bills, the home seller or home buyer? When the city bills you for back charges after installing a water meter, liability becomes confusing. Q: I own a rental home in Baltimore. The city has had issues in handling water bills and has even failed to install water meters on many [...]

How Much Do I Have to Pay in Real Estate Taxes?

By | May 22nd, 2019|

How much do I have to pay in real estate taxes? The answer can be found in the purchase contract that was signed at closing. Q: I am trying to find out about the real estate taxes on the home I bought just about two years ago. What I need to know is how much [...]

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