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Buying with a friend, Mortgage is paid off

Dear David, My friend and I want to buy a house together 50/50. I have a larger part of the down payment, but his income is higher. How should we approach this? – BUDDY SYSTEM DEAR BUDDY: With prices rising out of reach for many first-time buyers, this is a great way to get into

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Joint Tenants vs. Tenants in Common, School Boundaries, Bidding Wars

Dear David, What is the difference between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common? – Legal Eagle Dear Eagle, Property can be owned either individually, or jointly. “Joint tenants” and “tenants-in-common” are two types of joint property ownership that differ in their outcomes if one owner passes away. With joint tenancy, the property goes to the

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