Lifestyle Stories from July 2, 2011 (Change date)
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Party dress codes can vary by zip codeJul 02, 2011 7:01 am - NEW YORK — The invitation to a summer party likely includes the time, place and date, but you might have to look between the lines to get a read on the dress code. What ...
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Traumatized veteran finds peace in pound pupJul 05, 2011 2:51 pm - WASHINGTON -- David Sharpe finally hit bottom on the bedroom floor of his apartment in Yorktown, Va. That's where he sat, ready to finish the fight with the demons that ...
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Should parents visit kids at camp?Jul 02, 2011 7:01 am - NEW YORK — Mom Stacey Udell couldn’t wait for visitors day when her daughter first went to sleepaway camp at age 9. “About two hours in she said to me, `I think you bett...
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Vet says a hairball a week is normal for most catsJul 02, 2011 7:01 am - LOS ANGELES — Hairballs are normal in cats, but they’re a nuisance for cat-owners to deal with. There are a few things you can do, though, to reduce hairballs and other ...
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Mortgage Professor: Mortgage lender ratings under fireJul 02, 2011 12:01 am - Q. How much credence do you place in the 1- to 5-star ratings of lenders that many online mortgage sites provide based on reports from borrowers? A. Very little. Fo...
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Condo talk: Windows, doors and holes in the wallJul 02, 2011 12:01 am - They say eyes are the windows to the soul; so then, what are windows. Are they the eyes into a major source of aggravation for condominium associations? This column will...
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Foreclosures: The Time To Buy?Jul 02, 2011 12:01 am - For buyers looking to snag the lowest possible price, a foreclosed home just might be the way to go. According to data from RealtyTrac, buyers who purchased a foreclosed...
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Industry Insider: McDowell Inc., St. CharlesJul 02, 2011 12:01 am - Today’s homeowners are exceedingly practical. While they are guarded and conservative about spending money, they refuse to let their largest investments — their homes — ...
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On homes and real estate: Extension is seller’s decision, not agent’sJul 02, 2011 12:01 am - Q. I am trying to close on a home. However, because I failed to file in 2008 and 2009, I have to wait for the IRS to put my returns into their system. It’s going to ...
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Ask the broker: Falling foreclosure rate doesn’t equal market recoveryJul 02, 2011 12:01 am - Q. Foreclosures fell in February and have been down for several months. Isn’t this a sign that the real estate market is recovering? A. No. Many states and lenders ...
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