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Mortgagor, Mortgagee Aug. 06, 2017
Dear Edith: I'm studying for my real estate license, and last week, we discussed mortgages. I still ... Read More
Church Mortgage Jul. 26, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: Our 30-year-old daughter and son-in-law have decent jobs, have six children, live in... Read More
Prepay Mortgage or Not Apr. 16, 2017
Ms. Lank: My husband and I are debating whether or not we should pay more toward our principal. We c... Read More
Good Reasons to Pay Off Your Mortgage Mar. 09, 2017
I've heard of mortgage-burning parties, but I would categorize them along with the Pony Express and ... Read More
Dropping Escrow Feb. 26, 2017
Dear Edith: You discussed escrow in a recent column, but you didn't say whether I could talk my bank... Read More
Reselling Mortgages Jan. 22, 2017
Hi, Edith: In a recent column, someone asked about escrow. You educated them, but it made me think p... Read More
That Escrow Account Jan. 08, 2017
Dear Edith: Our purchase offer was accepted, and we are excited about moving into our new home. But ... Read More
Wallpaper Removal -- It's a Messy Job! Dec. 07, 2016
A letter I received in my inbox this week sent me into hypermemory mode. For a few minutes, I relive... Read More
Drugs and Keys Nov. 06, 2016
Ms. Lank: You had a question in the column about staging a home for an open house, and you wrote to ... Read More
Tax on Inherited Property Oct. 30, 2016
HOUSE CALLS BY EDITH LANK RELEASE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2016 Tax on Inherited Property Hi, Edith: ... Read More
No Gift Tax Oct. 23, 2016
Dear Edith: Can I give my daughter a $l4,000 interest in a rental property I own with a regular dee... Read More
The American Dream Oct. 12, 2016
Since we are nearing the end of the presidential election season and have been discussing all types ... Read More
Belt and Suspenders Oct. 09, 2016
Ms. Lank: What does it mean when a property shows up in the multiple listing system as a new listing... Read More
Moving Out of State Oct. 02, 2016
Hello! My mother asked me to write to you with some questions. My parents recently sold their home i... Read More
Wants Tax Deduction Sep. 18, 2016
HOUSE CALLS BY EDITH LANK RELEASE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 Wants Tax Deduction Ms. Lank: We ha... Read More
Student Housing: A Hot Product for Investors Aug. 29, 2016
Student housing — rental properties located in or close to colleges and universities — h... Read More
Underwater Homes: A New Meaning Aug. 22, 2016
In recent years, we have become only too familiar with the term "underwater" — meaning homes w... Read More
No Advance Notice Jun. 26, 2016
Dear Edith: Would you help me settle a disagreement with my husband? Our house is listed for sale, a... Read More
How Much to Offer May. 22, 2016
Dear Ms. Lank: We are looking for our first home, and we would like some guidelines on how much to o... Read More
They'll Only Buy If May. 15, 2016
Dear Edith: We put our house up for sale last week with a realtor we think is pretty good. One thing... Read More
