Real Estate Philadelphia Weekly

Must-knows when buying pet-restricted condo

By Inman News Feed — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:31:02 PDT

REThink Real Estate REThink Real Estate Tara-Nicholle Nelson Inman News® Q: I am surprised that so many condos have a "no pets" policy. How strict is this policy? For instance, I...

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Rules for disposing of tenant possessions

By Inman News Feed — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:16:31 PDT

Rent it Right Rent it Right Janet Portman Inman News® Q: When I moved out of the house I rented, I mistakenly left behind some prescription medicines. When I contacted the landlord, he said...

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Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:40:21 PDT

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More vacation-home owners renting them out

By Inman News Feed — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:23:24 PDT

Income can help cover mortgage and taxes, or even turn a profit Income can help cover mortgage and taxes, or even turn a profit Tom Kelly Inman News® Not only are vacation-home sales on the...

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Know when to replace your kitchen faucet

By Inman News Feed — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:56:13 PDT

Leak leads to under-sink revelation Leak leads to under-sink revelation Bill and Kevin Burnett Inman News® We get a fair amount of questions that don't require a detailed answer, but deserve...

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Climb out of that rut and engage with life

By Inman News Feed — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:47:21 PDT

Book Review: 'The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives That Make You Feel Alive' Book Review: 'The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives That Make You Feel Alive' Tara-Nicholle Nelson Inman...

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How not to get rid of a time share

By Inman News Feed — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:35:47 PDT

Sellers: Beware of scam artists, upfront fees Sellers: Beware of scam artists, upfront fees Benny Kass Inman News® DEAR READERS: I frequently receive questions about how to get rid of a time...

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Resolving dispute over home repair estimates

By Inman News Feed — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:26:20 PDT

Buyers think sellers' contractor choices are inadequate Buyers think sellers' contractor choices are inadequate Barry Stone Inman News® DEAR BARRY: We are in contract to purchase a house, and...

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4 traits of unhappy homeowners

By Inman News Feed — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:21:08 PDT

Mood of the Market Mood of the Market Tara-Nicholle Nelson Inman News® As the parent of a newly-minted adult, I can reflect on how much of my advice thus far has been delivered in the ...

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Think twice before rejecting request for an extension

By Inman News Feed — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:42:05 PDT

In today's market, sellers may be wise to compromise with buyers In today's market, sellers may be wise to compromise with buyers Dian Hymer Inman News® In some cases, your past experience...

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Where did all the lease-to-own deals go?

By Inman News Feed — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:29:17 PDT

Despite huge demand, purchase obstacles are plenty Despite huge demand, purchase obstacles are plenty Jack Guttentag Inman News® Of the 700 or so articles on my website, the article accessed...

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Neighborhood social networking site taking off

By Inman News Feed — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:35:02 PDT

Launched in October, Nextdoor is up and running in more than 2,000 communities Launched in October, Nextdoor is up and running in more than 2,000 communities Steve Bergsman Inman News® David...

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One man's Guggenheim, another man's toilet

By Inman News Feed — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:35:40 PDT

Unconventional design is like an architectural Rorschach Unconventional design is like an architectural Rorschach Arrol Gellner Inman News® Way back in 1978, at the dawn of postmodernism, the ...

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Replacing a toilet fill valve

By Inman News Feed — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:36:27 PDT

New product makes adjustments easier, eliminates corrosion concerns New product makes adjustments easier, eliminates corrosion concerns Paul Bianchina Inman News® Do you have an older toilet...

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Landlord may object to tenant subletting to tourists

By Inman News Feed — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:56:10 PDT

Rent it Right Rent it Right Janet Portman Inman News® Q: I rent an apartment in a great location in a tourist-heavy city. Frequently, big events come to town, like sports events, ...

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Why bad roofs make lenders cringe

By Inman News Feed — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:48:38 PDT

REThink Real Estate REThink Real Estate Tara-Nicholle Nelson Inman News® Q: Why is it so difficult to find a mortgage company that will finance a house that may need a roof? A: If you have...

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When do late-payment fees become 'excessive'?

By Inman News Feed — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:29:09 PDT

Tenants shocked by bill nearly equal to monthly rent Tenants shocked by bill nearly equal to monthly rent Robert Griswold Inman News® Q: My husband and I rent a townhouse that is privately...

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Home staging on a budget

By Inman News Feed — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:59:36 PDT

Know which items to pack away and when to leave the shower curtain open Know which items to pack away and when to leave the shower curtain open Tom Kelly Inman News® I mentioned "home...

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Pros' tips for installing grab bars

By Inman News Feed — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:09:04 PDT

Never rip them out of the wall again Never rip them out of the wall again Bill and Kevin Burnett Inman News® Q: As my parents have gotten older, they have begun asking one of the towel bars...

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Renters complicate condo financing

By Inman News Feed — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:25:36 PDT

Fannie, Freddie, FHA spooked by association foreclosures Fannie, Freddie, FHA spooked by association foreclosures Benny Kass Inman News® DEAR BENNY: Four years ago I bought the cheapest condo...

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