Real Estate
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From ghosts to old dogs: The weird world of home-sale clauses
Aug 09, 2015 7:41 am - Maybe some Virginia lawmakers have watched too many episodes of "Breaking Bad." Home buyers in Virginia now have one more request they can make of sellers: to disclose w...
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How the American house has changed over 400 years
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Make your porch or balcony as comfy as your home's interiorAug 09, 2015 7:00 am - Grab some outdoor fun now! No matter if it is just a balcony or a porch, this is the time of year when outdoor living is most appreciated. Make it at once comfortable, r...
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It's a seller's market, but getting a good deal can still take some work
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Window awnings block sun's heat and glareAug 09, 2015 1:00 am - Q. I like an outdoor view, so I keep shades open, but the sun's heat coming in is intense. I like the way window awnings look. Can you tell me how to determine what size...
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How can home inspectors find roof leaks?Aug 09, 2015 1:00 am - Q. I follow your column weekly, and it seems that home inspectors not finding roof leaks before the close of escrow is a common problem, especially in dry areas of the c...
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Palatine council to reconsider churchAug 09, 2015 1:00 am - After six councilmen voted against it in June, a plan to build a church in the site of a former golf instruction facility at 399 N. Quentin Road will be reconsidered by ...
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A toast to the perfect wine cellarAug 09, 2015 12:00 am - When Madelyn Smith moved to her newly built house in McLean, Virginia, she knew she couldn't replicate the antique, all-brick wine cellar tucked under a staircase in her...
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Cautious homebuyers worry about potential foundation issuesAug 09, 2015 12:00 am - Q. My wife and I are looking at a house (to possibly buy) that seems to perhaps have had some issues with the block foundation in the basement in the past. It seems at ...
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Consumer confidence means kitchens get their time to shineAug 08, 2015 1:00 am - Confident that their jobs are less in jeopardy, homeowners are once again taking a leap of faith and renovating their kitchens and bathrooms, according to Jeff Pike, pre...