by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 30, 2018 | Animal Stories (mostly Dogs in the Military)
An Alsatian and Collie cross, Bing made more than 20 parachute jumps in World War II. He joined the British army in 1944, and his first action was in Normandy on D-Day. It wasn’t all smooth sailing – he had to be ‘helped’ out of the plane with a piece of meat, and...
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by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 25, 2018 | Home Buying
When you buy a fixer-upper property, follow these tips to avoid getting in a financial fix: 1. Get Inspections. These are key to determine whether a fixer-upper is worth it. A home inspector can uncover hidden issues in need of replacement or repair, such as...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 20, 2018 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
Exclusivity and Costs. Easements typically grant exclusive use of the easement area to the recipient unless they provide that the easement is nonexclusive. Of course, shared driveways should always be granted on a nonexclusive basis, and so should utility and drainage...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 17, 2018 | Home Ownership
In Arizona, repairs under $1,000 can be performed by a person without a contractor’s license. But the “handyman exemption” isn’t that simple. An important limitation is that the aggregate contract price, including labor, materials and all other items, is less than...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 13, 2018 | Moving Tips
Moving Day Tips. Color Code: As well as labeling, assign each room a color and use coordinating colored duct tape on the top and sides of boxes so that they can be identified when stacked. Fill Space: To prevent damage, use socks or rags to fill in ‘dead air’ space,...
