Real Estate
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Is down payment insurance and idea that makes sense?Feb 14, 2016 12:00 am - Editor's note: This article concludes a two-part series that began last week in HomesSaturday. The first article in the series can be found online at dailyherald.com. In...
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Time is an important factor when considering home repairsFeb 14, 2016 12:00 am - Q. I enjoy your column each week and have learned a lot from it. I am a single senior citizen who owns her own home. When I need work performed, I will get at least two ...
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Finding creative solutions for less-than-ideal spacesFeb 14, 2016 12:00 am - Emily Henderson, Target's home spokeswoman and founder of Emily Henderson Design, an interior design firm, blog and lifestyle brand, joined staff writer Jura Koncius rec...
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Rent-to-buy concept being pursued by one lenderFeb 13, 2016 12:01 am - A major problem for many families who want to buy a home is the rapidly rising rent in residential housing. How can they save for a needed down payment when more than ha...
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Do you compensate a Realtor who provides advice?Feb 13, 2016 12:00 am - Q. We are considering selling our home and contacted a Realtor who provided us with selling prices of other homes in our neighborhood. She recommended we perform a numbe...
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Joe Caputo & Sons: Closings 'left unexpected financial burden'Feb 13, 2016 12:00 am - Joe Caputo & Sons acknowledged financial problems related to a failed expansion plan Saturday in a Facebook post, but the family-owned independent grocery chain said its...
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Five common questions on clutter, answered by an expertFeb 13, 2016 12:00 am - As an organizer, I've helped clients conquer many challenges. But there are some questions I'm asked over and over again, and the solution is usually the same. Here are ...
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Quality rugs determined by the materialFeb 13, 2016 12:00 am - Whenever there's a "magic carpet" in a fable, fairy tale or film, you can bet it's not supposed to be made from nylon, polyester or acrylic. You don't think Aladdin took...
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Board needs authorty to handle emergency repairsFeb 13, 2016 12:00 am - Q. A pipe in a unit in our condominium burst, causing water to flood the common elements and other units. Our president sent an email to all board members asking us to v...
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Decorators' tips for a cozy winter bedroomFeb 12, 2016 10:00 pm - Decorating a bedroom is about creating a peaceful retreat, and in winter that means making it as cozy and welcoming as possible. For some people, “cozy” requires the phy...