Real Estate
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On homes and real estate: Signed the listingOct 29, 2011 12:00 am - Q. After I spent several hours with a broker preparing (and signing) a listing contract, she said, “Let’s go outside so I can see the back of the house.” We were sho...
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Mortgage Professor: A plan to jump-start housingOct 29, 2011 12:00 am - Policy proposals for dealing with our current depressed economy are largely at an impasse. Monetary policy has gone about as far as it can go, while fiscal policy is ham...
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Friendly neighborhood a draw for Pepper Tree FarmsOct 28, 2011 6:00 am - Tricia and Chris Wood knew Pepper Tree Farms was a friendly neighborhood before they even signed the contract to purchase a house here 14 years ago. “We took several wal...
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Super Handyman: Get your fireplace ready to go for the winterOct 28, 2011 12:30 am - Wood-burning fireplaces are cozy, aren’t they? Well, they also can be dangerous if you don’t inspect them every year and repair any damage you find. A thorough cleaning ...
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The nation’s housing: Putting some energy into underwritingOct 28, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — When you apply for a mortgage to buy a house, how often does the lender ask detailed questions about monthly energy costs or tell the appraiser to factor in...
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About Real Estate: Buyers have legal options when a seller misleadsOct 28, 2011 12:00 am - A surprisingly large number of home-sale transactions are canceled each year because the seller didn#146;t have the right to peddle the property. Q. I ...
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Home inspector: Buyer soured on all home inspectorsOct 28, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Your repeated endorsements of home inspectors should be taken with a large grain of salt. When I bought my home, the inspector reported no problems with the roof,...
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Law talk: Attorney can advocate for you in land purchaseOct 23, 2011 1:00 am - Q. My husband and I are considering purchasing a vacant piece of property in a rural area. We have been told by both the Realtor and the title company that attorneys...
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Home repair: How to preserve tuck-pointingOct 23, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My husband and I read your column regularly and would like a recommendation from you concerning tuck-pointing. We are having our house tuck-pointed for the first ...
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Weatherize your home for a warm and cozy winterOct 22, 2011 11:00 pm - Ray Grimm takes saving energy in the winter seriously. He sets his programmable thermostat to lower the temperature in his home until 5 p.m. when it's time for him to th...