Inquire about condominiums before buying
Bob Walton outlines crucial questions for prospective condo buyers. Professor Karl Pearson of the University of Michigan cautions about common complaints and stresses verifying shared elements ownership, developer management, warranties, maintenance costs, and potential assessments before committing.
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Karl Pearson
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Should We Stop Premiums On Life Policy For Retirement?
A 60 year old and spouse in good health ask if dropping a $12,000 ordinary life policy and taking $5,000 cash to invest at 7 to 8 percent is wise. They own over $100,000 in cash and treasury notes and fear capital gains if proceeds from selling their house are not reinvested in another home within a year. Tax questions and future housing plans influence the decision.
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California bill would require inspections on mobile homes
Sacramento AP reports a proposed measure would require state inspections before mobile homes are sold in California. Funded by manufacturers, the plan could raise each home’s cost by about 16 dollars, according to Dennis Kavanaugh of the mobile home owners group. A survey cited by Owners Teague Inc. found one in three mobile homes had defects.
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Dennis Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh
Golden State Mobilhome
Teague Inc
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