Real Estate
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The nation’s housing: Jumbo loans become a burden to homeownersNov 10, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Do you have a big mortgage and good credit scores but not much equity — maybe you’re even underwater? Do you see little chance that your home’s market value...
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The Sensible Home: Options to improve window efficiencyNov 06, 2011 1:30 am - Q. I cannot afford to install new windows, but I need to do something to reduce heat loss and improve our comfort. Will installing insulated window shades accomplish...
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At home, the charm and versatility of navyNov 06, 2011 12:57 am - The charm and versatility of this dark blue shade may surprise you. “Navy is classic, and it goes with everything,” says designer Zoe Feldman of Washington, D.C. “It add...
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Home repair: Fan may dry wet spots under basement furnitureNov 06, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Two years ago, we finished a room in our cellar and painted the floor with epoxy paint. We run a dehumidifier, but our area has a very high water table, and our s...
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Law talk: Remodeling project becomes legal headacheNov 06, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We recently completed a kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Three times we asked our contractor, with whom we had done business with before, to send us a Waiver of L...
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Ask the plumber: You can have your cake and grind it up, tooNov 06, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My husband and I are building a new house that will be on a septic system. We would like to have a garbage disposer, but is this wise? Over the years, people have...
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On homes and real estate: To lend or not to lendNov 05, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My son is going through a divorce, his credit is terrible, and I am his only hope of keeping his home. I want to help him out, as I’m concerned about his ability ...
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Condo talk: There are different types of owner groupsNov 05, 2011 12:00 am - Editor’s note: Local attorney and Daily Herald columnist Jordan Shifrin is retiring. His Condo Talk column is being taken over by David M. Bendoff, who is also a princip...
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Mortgage Professor: Get rid of appraisals, income documentationNov 05, 2011 12:00 am - Editor’s note. This is the second article in a three-part series appearing in HomesSaturday. The first article in this series argued that a rollback of Fannie/Freddie le...
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Super Handyman: Don’t cut back on safety when pruning treesNov 04, 2011 1:30 am - There are lots of reasons to prune trees. You may need to cut back a branch to prevent it from damaging your house, especially the roof. You may need more light in your ...