Real Estate
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What to ask your potential real estate agentJan 16, 2016 6:22 am - The process of buying a home can be a daunting venture, especially for first-time homebuyers. That's where a real estate agent comes in. A good agent is your guide to fi...
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New home design trends in 2016Jan 16, 2016 12:01 am - As we launch another new year, we also focus on new home design trends that will be revealed in coming months. Here are a few examples of trends to look for. Art deco-in...
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Paying the broker brings more than potential buyersJan 16, 2016 12:00 am - Q. Someone contacted me and is interested in buying my house. It's not listed, but I have been thinking about selling. It is in a desirable area where houses sell relati...
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The role of the longevity annuityJan 15, 2016 11:00 pm - Retirees are becoming a larger part of the population while their capacity to fund retirement comfortably has been declining. The population 65 and older, which now numb...
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Court: Taj Mahal casino rightly ended worker benefits
Jan 15, 2016 6:00 am - ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - An appeals court ruled Friday that Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal casino was within its rights to end health insurance and pension benefits t...
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Broken tableware? Call the crack teamJan 15, 2016 5:00 am - As you mop up from the holidays, it's a good time to take stock of any damage that may have been done to your entertaining essentials. Inspect your dinner plates, winegl...
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Give your garage a fresh new lookJan 15, 2016 12:01 am - Most of us just use our garages for storing cars and maybe some tools and things. But if you want more from the space, you can get it - even on a budget. Start with a be...
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Home inspector frustrated by inspection feesJan 15, 2016 12:00 am - Q. I've been a home inspector for about eleven years and am frustrated by the price pressure throughout the inspection business. When I think of the time and effort that...
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Lexington Crossing unveils the Coventry modelJan 15, 2016 12:00 am - The winning combination of city style and suburban living greets homebuyers at Lexington Crossing, a new community of 54 luxury townhouses in the heart of Rolling Meadow...
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U.S. housing market should slow to sustainable growth rate this yearJan 15, 2016 12:00 am - Home prices are expected to continue rising in 2016, but not as fast as they have over the past few years. Q. The housing market in our area seems to be slowing down. Wh...