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July/August 2000
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A financial heirloom

Selling your home affects your taxes

The perfect pet

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Home-buying Quiz

If you are on the verge of buying or selling a home, why not make sure you're prepared? Take this simple LaSalle quiz to test your home-buying savvy. While holding the left mouse button down, simply use your mouse to scratch off the correct multiple choice answer and find out how well you know your housing market ABCs.


Before you buy a home you should:
a. Have the house inspected by a licensed professional
b. Save money and inspect the house yourself
c. Postpone an inspection until after you buy

 


When negotiating a sale you should:
a. Make a final inspection before purchase
b. Make an offer more than 20 percent less than market price
c. Tell the seller your absolute highest limit

 


When looking for a vacation home you should:
a. Select a location more than 300 miles from your home
b. Select a location suitable to your leisure activities
c. Choose a house that would not be attractive to renters

 


When selling your house:
a. Be home when buyers visit
b. Ask for a price far exceeding market value and work down
c. Paint walls and remove clutter

 


When buying a home you should NOT:
a. Consider your needs in several years
b. Research neighborhood schools and amenities
c. Buy the first house you see

 

 

 

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