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How to File an Insurance Claim
In the aftermath of the devastation in Georgia this weekend (with an estimated $150 million in damage), Russ Longcore, author of Insurance Claim Secre...
Water Leak Appears On Day Of Closing
A home buyer finds a water leak in his new home that began before the purchased closed. If the contract provides that the seller must make repairs to the property for issues that are evident prior to the closing, then the sellers might be obligated to make the repair. Because the sellers didn't know about the issue, it couldn't have been disclosed and they likely have no obligation to make the repair under seller disclosure laws.
Financing Home Improvement
A homeowner wonders about the best way to finance a home improvement project. Home improvement project financing depends on how quickly one can pay back the loan. Making a smart choice about financing your home improvement project can save you big bucks down the road.
Investment Property Inheritance And Home Improvement
How do you divide the expenses related to home improvement and repair of an investment property inheritance? An inheritance becomes more complex when the deceased person did not maintain her share of the investment property. How can the other investment property owner be fairly reimbursed prior to sale? It's up to the investment property co-owners to work it out and if they can't they may need to involve attorneys.
New Orleans, Two Years Later: Part II
Ilyce takes a tour through the Broadmoor neighborhood of New Orleans to see how the rebuilding effort is moving forward. Nearly two years ago, after Katrina hit and the levees broke, this neighborhood of pastel-colored homes was submerged below 10 feet of water. Today, many of the homes are in the process of being fixed up. However, even with millions of dollars of federal money, grants, and the work of non-profit groups, life is far from normal.
New Orleans: Nearly 2 Years Later, Part I
Two years after Katrina hit, New Orleans resident Oscar Escobar is recovering from the storm. He lost everything in his home to water damage, but he says he started rebuilding almost immediately. He didn't wait for help from FEMA, but began doing the work on his own. Four months after the levees broke, he moved back into his house. While he was relatively fortunate and he has been helping neighbors rebuild their homes, he says other people have been satisfied to live in the FEMA trailers.
Elderly Parent Uncomfortable With Changes To His Home
An elderly parent had his daughter's family move into his large home when he was ill. Now the daughter is making a lot of changes and he feels uncomfortable in his own home. The homeowner should begin charging rent and look over his will, powers of attorney and other estate matters.
Homeowners Living Maintenance Free
Maintenance-free is a concept that sounds good, but doesn't quite pan out when it comes to most single family homes. All homes age and need ongoing maintenance and attention in order to stay in good shape. But, in the late 1980s, developers began to introduce the concept of a maintenance-free community, in which residents aren't responsible for mowing the grass, plowing the snow, fixing roof leaks or painting the exteriors of their homes.