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Buying a home on a brand new estate is meant to offer peace of mind, free from the potential pitfalls of older homes.

Experts in the potholes and pitfalls facing writers — especially investigation-minded or merely activist journalists — say they’ve received a rising number of inquiries from those considering launching a freelance career.

It might even have been counterproductive: As an editor, I regularly caution writers about the pitfalls of over-reporting, in which the proliferation of detail can cloud understanding as opposed to create it.

There are benefits and pitfalls to this schematic narrative approach.

The discrepancies show the pitfalls inherent in using this data to make assertions about noncitizens.