Real Estate
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Ask the broker: Falling foreclosure rate doesn’t equal market recoveryJul 02, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Foreclosures fell in February and have been down for several months. Isn’t this a sign that the real estate market is recovering? A. No. Many states and lenders ...
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Super Handyman: Here are some tips for making a tough job a little easierJul 01, 2011 12:30 am - Changing out the wallpaper in a room is as easy as pulling down the old stuff and putting up the new wallpaper. The problem is, it sounds a lot easier than it usually is...
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The nation’s housing: Be cautious about home warranty policiesJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — The settlement of a major class-action suit is shedding new light on a controversial real estate practice that homebuyers and sellers typically know little ...
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Home inspector: Buyer suspicious of home inspection teamJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My agent recommended a pair of home inspectors who work together as a team. At first, this seemed like a good idea. But another inspector I talked to argued again...
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Neighborhood profile: Loch Lomond, MundeleinJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - “Come live in the garden spot of Mundelein” and “Find the home site you've dreamed of in Loch Lomond.” So said the promotional postcards to attract people to the Loch Lo...
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About Real Estate: Some household possessions need extra insurance coverageJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - A standard homeowner#146;s insurance policy covers items such as jewelry and antiques, but additional protection may be needed if the items are unusually valuabl...
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Designer creates her own style sanctuaryJun 26, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — Three years ago, while searching for space to open a home-furnishings shop, Wanda Crossley wandered into a vacant church in Upperville, Va., about 50 miles ...
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Rental forum: Can security deposit cover last month’s rent?Jun 26, 2011 12:00 am - Q. One of my tenants did not pay rent for the month of May, and when I called him to ask where the rent check was, he told me he was giving notice and would be out o...
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Home repair: Tub gurgle perplexes readerJun 26, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I have a problem with my roof vent, and I don’t know how to correct it. In the early winter, we started to notice a sewer odor in the lower level of our raised ra...
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Furnish your first place by investing in one or more ‘forever’ piecesJun 26, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — When furnishing your first apartment, there can be an overwhelming urge to rush out to the nearest chain store and blow your budget outfitting the entire pl...