Lifestyle Stories from July 20, 2013 (Change date)
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Houseboat neighbors enjoy views, commutes, camaraderieJul 21, 2013 6:44 am - The view from David Murray’s home in Washington is among the best in the city, a panorama of the Washington Channel bookended by the army’s Fort McNair and the Washingto...
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Fee paid to real estate brokers varies by regionJul 20, 2013 12:30 am - Q. I would like to know what the commission rate is for sellers? A. If you want to know what brokers charge, you’ll have to ask them. There is no standard or legal commi...
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Mortgage are underappreciated, and often misunderstoodJul 20, 2013 12:30 am - The standard mortgage contract in the U.S. today calls for full repayment of the balance over the term with equal monthly payments of principal and interest. For example...
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A condo board can buy bulk high-speed Internet serviceJul 21, 2013 7:41 am - Q. The board of our condominium association is considering entering into a bulk high-speed Internet service contract for all units. I don’t want the service, and I certa...
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A comfortable kitchen prepared using universal designJul 20, 2013 12:00 am - When considering the most comfortable spot in the home, the kitchen probably isn’t the first room that comes to mind. But the heart of the home has come a long way in th...
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Recess lighting can overheat attic insulationJul 20, 2013 12:00 am - Q. I recently moved to Camarillo, Calif., and bought a condo. We have recess lighting in the kitchen and bathrooms. In the attic, the insulation around the recess lighti...
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Architect's contemporary suburban home gets off tractAug 02, 2013 5:09 pm - Kenneth Turner travels all over the world designing high-rise buildings. In fact, when he was an associate partner and design studio head for Chicago-based Skidmore, Ow...
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