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Pros' guide to window screen replacement
It's getting to be that time again. The windows are open, and the bugs are clamoring at the window screens, trying to come in and join the party. If a few too many of these uninvited guests are getting in, it's probably time to get that damaged screening replaced. Luckily, this is a great do-it-yourself project that you can take care of in no time.
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Bailing on underwater house
DEAR BENNY: My self-employed son and his new wife built a house several years ago at the top of the market. Last year, they decided to take advantage of slightly depressed real estate values in another state, and contracted to build a house there. The first house was put on the market at substantially less than they paid for it. They got no offers until someone asked to rent it with an option to buy.
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Short sale success strategies
Some buyers have made offers on short sales, then waited as long as six months to a year, only to be denied lender approval. Approval from the seller's lender(s) of current loans secured by a short-sale listing is necessary if the proceeds from the sale aren't enough to pay back the lender and cover the seller's closing costs. About one in three short-sale listings never sell.
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Tni LeBlanc
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Mint Properties
2880 Santa Maria Way
Santa Maria,  CA  93455
805.938.9950
805.878.9879 
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Closing costs vary by location
Closing costs, the costs associated with buying or selling a home, can add up. It's wise to get an estimate of how much you're likely to pay in closing costs before you make an offer to buy a home or accept an offer to sell. ...more
 
It still pays to remodel
The home-sale market has taken a beating in the last few years, which begs the question: Does it makes sense financially to invest in home improvements? ...more
 
Mortgage payoff in a divorce
DEAR BENNY: My wife and I are in the process of getting a divorce. I am prepared to give her the family home so that our children will not be disrupted any more than they already are. I know that our mortgage lender will not relieve me of our joint obligation to make the monthly payments, but hopefully that will not be a financial problem for us. We have been advised that a lender can use the "due on sale" clause in the mortgage documents to block this transaction. Can this happen? --Tom ...more
 
Tax time over, but many credits still available
If you’re a homeowner, it’s a given that you claim the mortgage interest deduction on your tax returns. If you are a green-minded homeowner, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit if you purchase or have purchased (keep those receipts) an energy-efficient product or a renewable energy system for your home. ...more
 
Six ways to boost curb appeal
If you're thinking of listing your home this spring, now is the time to be thinking about one of the most important elements of real estate marketing: Curb appeal. It's your one and only chance to make a first impression on a potential buyer, so make it a good one! Here are some suggestions to make your home stand out from the rest: ...more
 
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