Real Estate
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Longtime mortgage lender in Cary says industry adapting to new rulesDec 13, 2015 10:00 pm - With an eye toward consumer convenience and improved clarity for borrowers, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau introduced new lending processes this fall. Oct. 3,...
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Home renovation costs may include a higher tax billDec 13, 2015 12:01 am - Most homeowners select a renovation project that will enhance their lifestyle and increase the market value of their property. While researching this selection, it's imp...
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Celebrating dual traditions in Cuba: Santa Barbara and ChangoDec 13, 2015 12:01 am - The history of Santa Barbara dates back to the third century. A rich pagan kept his daughter locked in a tower to keep her from having contact with the outside world. Sh...
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Take an expert's advice on the best window glazes out thereDec 13, 2015 12:00 am - Q. Being a homeowner who still glazes his own windows, I seek your advice. I am not satisfied with the glazing compounds available nowadays in the local hardware stores....
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Des Plaines Art Guild Group Art Show at Frisbie Senior CenterDec 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Taylor Morrison, a leading national homebuilder and developer, has announced plans for Colfax Crossing, a community of 101 maintenance-free townhomes off Western Avenue ...
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Why reverse mortgages can be problematic after borrower dies
Dec 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Lisa Lajoie has been trying to buy the 1,400-square-foot home in Brockton, Mass., where she grew up ever since her mother, Aline Lajoie, died 17 months ago. Lisa, who is...
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For a thoughtful gift, think outside the boxDec 12, 2015 6:14 am - Gift wrappers tend to fall into one of two categories: Either they buy standard paper and ribbon from a local pharmacy and a bag of those trusty peel-and-stick bows, or ...
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Peddlers flock to New York City for 'coniferous tree' season
Dec 12, 2015 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - In New York City, even sidewalk space is coveted real estate. Street vendors sometimes spend a fortune or languish for years on waiting lists to acquire ...
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Romanian prince put under house arrest in real estate fraud
Dec 12, 2015 6:00 am - BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - A Romanian court has ruled that Romania's Prince Paul be placed under home arrest pending a probe into a massive real estate fraud. Paul was ch...
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Owning a home -- from mortgage to showersDec 12, 2015 12:00 am - Q. I own a home worth $150,000 - all paid, no mortgage and in excellent shape. My only income is $1,000 a month in Social Security. Can I get a refinance (second mortgag...