Real Estate
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How to get more from balconies and decksMay 26, 2015 6:00 am - They say that necessity is the mother of invention. When it comes to stretching space for an apartment or high-rise condo, that same impetus leads many to research far a...
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Home closing forms get a big makeoverMay 25, 2015 6:42 am - Some of the key documents in the mountain of paperwork consumers sign at closing time when they purchase a home are about to get a big makeover. The changes, which take ...
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What the closing form changes mean for buyersMay 25, 2015 6:42 am - Closing forms: What's changing • The three-day rule is the biggest change to mortgage closings -- borrowers need to receive their loan estimate three days after an appli...
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The top 5 ways to raise your home's value -- nowMay 25, 2015 6:12 am - Real estate is a careful balancing act, Consumer Reports notes. Over-improving a property - say, by adding a swimming pool or sunroom - will cost you because the market ...
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Home-sale mistakes that cost you moneyMay 25, 2015 6:12 am - There's plenty you can do to affect how much money you make on a home sale or spend on a purchase, according to Consumer Reports' recent survey of real estate pros. In ...
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Add style to any room with an accent wallMay 24, 2015 7:01 am - All walls are not created equal. Some are gifted with beautiful moldings; others feature a pair of exquisite windows; some provide a view via a set of doors; and still o...
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For senior homebuyers, golden years offer freedom and choiceMay 24, 2015 7:00 am - For homebuyers, golden years offer much freedom and choice
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Ask your local plumbing suppliers about waxless toilet sealMay 24, 2015 1:00 am - By Henri De Marne Q. I love your column and want to thank you for all the wonderful advice you have given over the years. In a recent column, you mentioned a newer waxle...
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Why you shouldn't wash your dishes by handMay 24, 2015 1:00 am - The year is 2015. Nonetheless, it is still common practice in many households to - after dinner - wash the dishes by hand to get all the grimy food off them, and then pu...
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Mortgage contracts are not changed by divorce settlementsMay 24, 2015 12:00 am - Q. I got divorced from my husband about three years ago. Part of our agreement was that he would continue to make the mortgage payments until our youngest child graduate...