Real Estate
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Yes, you can still sell your home in a down marketJul 03, 2011 6:00 am - The home next door is in foreclosure. The neighbors down the street just put their house up for sale at a ridiculous discount. And “For Sale” signs litter lawns all over...
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The Sensible Home: Select air conditioner carefullyJul 03, 2011 12:30 am - Q. My central air conditioner is 16 years old, noisy and probably inefficient. I want to replace it with a quiet, efficient model. What are the best ones available f...
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Early log cabin found within local homeJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - The men and women who settled our country lived a difficult life, traveling across vast prairies and plains via wagon and on horseback, and finding shelter in rough log ...
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Ask the plumber: A recirculating water pump will ease shower frustrationsJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I have a plumbing issue that has been driving me crazy since I moved into my present home. My hot-water heater is in the garage, and my master shower is on the op...
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Home repair: Older home may need larger plumbing ventJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My house is more than 100 years old. I’ve lived here for 35 years. Lately, my downstairs toilet won’t empty out. I had a company come and they ran a snake down th...
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Mobile apps, quick response codes help sell homesJul 02, 2011 6:15 am - It’s second nature for many consumers to research any big-ticket purchase online before they pony up their hard-earned money. So why should buying a house be any differe...
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On homes and real estate: Extension is seller’s decision, not agent’sJul 02, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I am trying to close on a home. However, because I failed to file in 2008 and 2009, I have to wait for the IRS to put my returns into their system. It’s going to ...
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Mortgage Professor: Mortgage lender ratings under fireJul 02, 2011 12:00 am - Q. How much credence do you place in the 1- to 5-star ratings of lenders that many online mortgage sites provide based on reports from borrowers? A. Very little. Fo...
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Condo talk: Windows, doors and holes in the wallJul 02, 2011 12:00 am - They say eyes are the windows to the soul; so then, what are windows. Are they the eyes into a major source of aggravation for condominium associations? This column will...
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Foreclosures: The Time To Buy?Jul 02, 2011 12:00 am - For buyers looking to snag the lowest possible price, a foreclosed home just might be the way to go. According to data from RealtyTrac, buyers who purchased a foreclosed...