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Did you know your garage door may be the most vulnerable part of your home to hurricane damage? That’s because it is typically the largest opening in a home. If left unsecured, the garage door is susceptible to 100-plus-mph winds that can cause it to buckle, allowing wind to penetrate the garage, potentially rip apart …
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Q:I have been unemployed for about six months and have just secured a job in another city. I will reach retirement age in about six or seven years. I will most likely not retire in the new city I will be relocating. Should I try to sell my current home and purchase a home in …
Home flipping follows an assembly-line process.Investors who work in teams scout for bargains, close quickly with cash, gut and beautify, and market the homes to agents — all while the timer’s ticking. If everything goes right, their money and muscle will yield enough profit to keep that machine churning.“It’s not for the weak of heart,” …
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Q: I live in a “55 and over” condominium. Presently, we have a couple who is expecting a baby. This couple was grandfathered when we became a “55 and over” community. What is the law governing this situation? – R.A. (via email) A: It is generally unlawful to discriminate in any activities relating to the …
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Three years into the foreclosure epidemic, desperate condominium and homeowner associations are now beginning to employ aggressive law firms and collection agencies in a new tactic aimed at recovering delinquent fees. The debt collectors working for these associations are asking the courts to use more extreme measures. In a few cases, they have gotten judges …
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Residents of Volusia and Flagler counties well know that in order to build wealth, they can no longer simply rely on buying a house. That ship sailed in 2007, with the housing collapse dislodging its anchor. Financial planners say their clients — who skew to upper-middle class — have realized this and begun focusing more …
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