DAN SIEGEL's Realty Update from A PERSON Who Knows Real Estate
Dan Siegel
REALTOR®
(DRE License Number 01273027)
Keller Williams Realty 8560 Sunset Blvd #300 W Hollywood,
CA
90069 310.273.7766 Contact Me Visit My Web Site Print Newsletter
The fight for condo transparency DEAR BENNY: I live in a 35-unit condominium complex. The homeowners association is incorporated and is led by a board of directors elected by the homeowners. I am concerned about the way the board of directors conducts the overall operation of the association. Many practices are in opposition to the bylaws, and some of the needs of the community are being neglected.
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New lead rules affect pre-1978 homes Many houses, apartments and other buildings that were built prior to 1978 may have paint in them that contains lead. Lead-based paint can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly, especially for children and pregnant women. If you live in a home that was built prior to 1978, or if you're thinking of buying or renovating one, this is certainly an issue that you need to be aware of.
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Add power to purchase offer Figuring out how much to offer on a home you'd like to make your own is never easy. A complicating factor is that although it appears that the housing market may be stabilizing, there is no guarantee that prices won't slip further.
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A simple guide to home seller disclosure How would you like to find out after you've closed and moved into your new home that the basement is rat-infested? You call a local pest company and discover that the sellers hired the company to treat the house for rat intrusion.
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