Real Estate
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Ask the plumber: Stuck between a sink and a hard placeOct 16, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I have an old cast-iron kitchen sink that needs to be replaced. It is octagonal and the manufacturer has discontinued this model. I looked into spray-coating and ...
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Home repair: It’s always a good idea to seal cedarOct 16, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We built our home in 2004 and have conflicting opinions as to whether the cedar shake roof should be sealed. Your opinion? A. It is best to apply a suitable semi...
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On homes and real estate: Rent with option to buyOct 15, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My tenants signed a rent-with-option agreement to close in May 2012. They’ve maintained the property for 16 months and paid the rent on time. Their credit may not...
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Mortgage Professor: Three ways to combat poor real estate appraisalsOct 15, 2011 12:00 am - Editor’s note: This is the final column in a three-part series in HomesSaturday on factors leading to a rise in mortgage denials. Previous articles in this series descri...
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Industry Insider: Champion Window Co.Oct 15, 2011 12:00 am - Replace the aging windows and doors in your home and you will not only save on energy costs, but you will also find that your home is quieter, more attractive, safer and...
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Super Handyman: Fall leaves are beautiful, and with these tips are less of a hassle tooOct 14, 2011 1:30 am - This time of year can be a beautiful sight — the changing leaves of gold, red and orange. But all those leaves can be a hassle to deal with. Let’s talk about some of our...
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The nation’s housing: A foreclosure escape hatch?Oct 14, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — With hundreds of thousands of homeowners facing imminent foreclosure and estimates of 2 million or more in the wings, are there any financial tools availabl...
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About Real Estate: Automatic payment plans have pros and consOct 14, 2011 12:00 am - More borrowers are signing up for plans to have their mortgage payments automatically deducted from their bank accounts, but the programs can have their drawback...
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Home inspector: Removing asbestos ceiling textureOct 14, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My home has textured ceilings in the living room and bedrooms, and the material has tested positive for asbestos. A home inspector I know says he removed his asbe...
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Higher tubs are good for children and seniors alikeOct 14, 2011 12:00 am - Higher tubs are good for children and seniors alike