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2 October 2012 | 10 replies
Representing the seller, I want the buyer committed. 2) Any defects found in the inspection, before bank approval, can be used as ammunition to justify the contract price.
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10 November 2012 | 17 replies
I'm guessing the electrician's union got the smoke detector rule passed and funded a few campaigns along the way there.
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15 October 2012 | 2 replies
You're trying to cheat and just making life that much harder for those of us who play by the rules.
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19 October 2012 | 15 replies
I will admit I guilty of justifying the deal in my head even when it didn't make true sense on paper.
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11 May 2013 | 11 replies
The rules set out in the statute must be followed to the letter.
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4 October 2012 | 10 replies
I can't for the life of me figure out the 50% rule if the payment includes PITI.I'm either looking at a profit of $290.00 per month or more if I did this correctly.
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8 October 2012 | 6 replies
Screen what you go after...Quality not Quantity.Not sure if this helps, there are rule of thumbs, tricks of the trade, experience, intuition, etc...
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9 October 2012 | 3 replies
You should also check your HOA rules.
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14 October 2012 | 11 replies
-Steven the Tax GuyYour guide to IRS laws, rules and regulations.
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9 October 2012 | 3 replies
The 1 year owner occupancy rule is based on intent.