Real Estate
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On homes and real estate: Keep calm and carry onJan 20, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. I applied for a mortgage three months ago and still don’t have a closing date. The bank made several mistakes (an employee checked the incorrect boxes), which cau...
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Super Handyman: Update your home with new ceiling fixturesJan 20, 2012 12:30 am - Ceiling fixtures can really date a home, but they can be replaced, and it’s easier than you might think. Here are the basics. Once you know that, you can update the whol...
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About Real Estate: Federal Housing Administration may need costly taxpayer bailoutJan 19, 2012 11:00 pm - The venerable FHA has helped millions of Americans purchase a home, but its financial strength has dwindled since the nation#146;s housing market began its long ...
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The nation’s housing: A timeout called forbearanceJan 19, 2012 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — If you or someone you know has lost a job and are in danger of falling behind on mortgage payments, here’s some potentially important news for you: The two ...
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Model profile: The Canterbury, Maples at the SonatasJan 19, 2012 11:00 pm - Home buyers looking to downsize or move into a stair-free home with no maintenance responsibilities will find ranch-style living at Maples at the Sonatas in Woodstock. M...
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Use screens to give new life to a roomJan 14, 2012 11:00 pm - I caught screen fever at an early age. I was just a little kid, playing at my friend’s house, when I happened into her dining room and spotted the most amazing floor scr...
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Law talk: Association dues required at closingJan 14, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. I signed a contract to buy a foreclosure property. The seller was Fannie Mae. The property was a condominium. I did not have an attorney. At the closing, I was t...
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Ask the plumber: Stylish bathroom furnitureJan 14, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. My husband and I have been planning for years to sell our home. But, recently we decided it’s best to stay put and use the money to update it. That means I can pu...
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Home repair: Insulation for a Chicago-area atticJan 14, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. I live in the Chicago suburbs, and I have read your column in the Daily Herald for many years. Although you have covered the subject of insulation many times over...
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Stack of leftover paint cans should be put to good useJan 14, 2012 5:00 am - Got leftover paint from a recent paint job? Don't consign it to the graveyard of paint cans in the basement. A small amount of paint can serve to touch up edges, molding...