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Pro-rated rent, Showings that run late

Dear David, I’m looking to re-locate into the city for a new job. The timing requires that I be there mid-month. I would really like to rent, but it seems like most landlords want their leases to start at the beginning of the month. What should I do? – BAD TIMING DEAR TIMING: You are

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Homebuying in a Child’s Name, Funding for Affordable Housing

Dear David, I’m trying to do some estate planning. My son has recently graduated. I want to buy a second home and put it in his name in order to give him a strong start. Is this advisable? – THINKING AHEAD DEAR THINKING: If you’re buying the home in cash, you can do whatever you

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Buyers who refuse all offers, deductions for rental property

Dear David, We tried to buy a home in a multiple offer situation and went in at full asking price with no conditions. The seller reviewed all offers and found that ours was the best, but then refused all offers in hopes of getting over asking price in the future. When is an offer to

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