Lifestyle Stories from June 1, 2012 (Change date)
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About real estate: What buyers should expect when seeking a mortgage todayJun 01, 2012 5:53 am - Banks gradually have been tightening their lending requirements. Buyers who know what’s expected and take a few basic steps can improve their chances of getting loan app...
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Super handyman: Tips for wrangling those extension cordsJun 01, 2012 5:11 am - Cordless tools have a place in the workshop, home and yard, but there are lots of times when only a corded tool will do. That usually comes with the use of an extension ...
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Choose window treatments that are functional, attractiveJun 01, 2012 5:00 am - How to cover your windows in an attractive and functional way is always a major question for homeowners. Window treatments are more than just decorative items — they als...
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Real estate fees get a high court reprieveJun 01, 2012 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — In a decision that could have significant impacts on the fees that people pay in real estate transactions, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that “unearned” ...
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Morton model home opens at Glenrise Grove in Glen EllynJun 01, 2012 4:58 am - Glenrise Grove offers an award-winning enclave of 34 two-story homes amid peaceful surroundings, tucked away in sought after Glen Ellyn near area amenities. The communit...
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Home inspector: Age of home was not fully disclosedJun 01, 2012 4:43 am - Q. When we bought our home, the seller and agent said it was only 2 years old. They did not disclose that it was built on the slab of an old house that had burned to the...
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With roof gardens and solar panels, Via Verde redefines affordable housingJun 01, 2012 1:00 am - NEW YORK — My tour of the new Via Verde apartment complex began on a roof that sprouts just-planted Christmas trees. Stairs brought me to three higher levels, where I wa...
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