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SUBDIVISION COVENANTS OFTEN PIT TREE OWNERS AGAINST THOSE WHO WANT TO PRESERVE VIEWS As property values go up, the value of views increases. This has caused some property owners in certain subdivisions to sue to remove trees under restrictive covenants. Covenants often contain provisions that are protective of views. Even if covenants do not contain […]

Q: Someone hit a golf ball into the ruff (a hillside). The grass was too long and the golfer didn’t see a hole, slipped, fell and broke his ankle. Is the golf course liable? A: Normally a golfer assumes the risk and the golf course user agreements also make that clear. But if the facts […]

If you’ve spent months searching for the perfect home, the last thing you want are delays in the mortgage approval process. Unfortunately, a delay in getting approved for your mortgage can push back the closing or be a viable reason for the seller to cancel the purchase contract. One problem causing delays is documentation. Even […]

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You will save a substantial amount if you claim the mortgage interest deduction on your taxes. The higher your tax bracket, the more attractive the deduction. For example, a homeowner taxed at a 38 percent rate would save an average of about $2,500 annually over 30 years with a $100,000 mortgage at 7 percent. The […]

Many elderly Americans (and others) are targeted by scam artists who use high pressure tactics to sell unneeded and overpriced contracts for “home improvements.” Often they charge more than their customers are led to believe. And then, when the consumer refuses to pay for shoddy or incomplete work, the contractor or its closely affiliated financial […]