Real Estate
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Selecting the best type of HECM reverse mortgageNov 01, 2015 10:00 pm - The HECM reverse mortgage is a beautifully designed financial instrument that can meet a wide variety of senior needs. Unfortunately, HECMs offer so many options that se...
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Elgin family's Queen Anne wins 'Painted Lady' contestNov 01, 2015 10:00 pm - It takes a special type of person to invest the time, energy and money necessary to rehabilitate an old house. But it takes an owner who is truly dedicated to his or her...
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Quick way to a new bathroomNov 01, 2015 10:00 pm - Homeowners who are tired of the look of their bathroom or whose circumstances have changed (and they now need an accessible tub or shower in place of the one they have u...
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Why home buying was a bust for many African Americans during the boom
Nov 01, 2015 5:48 am - By now, it is no secret that the housing bust hit black homebuyers harder than whites. But a surprising new study shows that many new black homeowners also lost substant...
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Millennials' top competition for condos might be their parents
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It's better for millennials to buy than rent - but not for long
Nov 01, 2015 5:48 am - Is it better to rent or buy? It's an old parlor game and, in recent years, a source of frustration for young workers. Low interest rates and home prices knocked down fro...
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Find water's entry point to basement before attempting fixNov 01, 2015 1:00 am - Q. I inherited an old house that was built by my great-grandparents in the 1920s. Under the front porch is the old coal cellar. During a heavy rainstorm, water gets into...
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A dreamy boho bed requires a conscious effortOct 31, 2015 1:00 am - Decorating is about two things: style and comfort. Nowhere in your house are these two considerations more important than in the bedroom. Comfort in the bedroom means ge...
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Condo board can cap number of leasesOct 31, 2015 1:00 am - Q. Our townhouse association is considering revising the declaration to establish a maximum cap on the number of units that can be leased in the complex. According to ou...
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Artificial firelogs reasonable substitute for firewoodOct 31, 2015 1:00 am - Q. We enjoy burning our masonry fireplace, but dislike the mess of using firewood. We saw boxes of artificial firelogs on sale. Are they a reasonable alternative to fire...