Real Estate
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Ask the plumber: Getting a big tub into a little spaceJun 26, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We have an old tub/shower unit with tile walls that we want to rip out. I want the new unit to be made of materials like fiberglass, complete with built-in walls....
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Start with what you have, designer encouragesJun 25, 2011 12:00 am - Shiree Segerstrom loves stacks of hard-bound books — not just for reading, but for their appearance. “They’re my favorite accessory,” said Segerstrom, an interior design...
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Mortgage Professor: Six tips for a better credit scoreJun 25, 2011 12:00 am - Editor’s note: This is the final column in a three-part series on how to qualify for a mortgage. Previous columns appeared in HomesSunday. Your credit score, calculated ...
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‘Undecorate’: A Style as Eclectic as the InternetJun 25, 2011 12:00 am - In fashion, yesterday’s matchy, polished looks have given way to a rumpled, eccentric style driven by wearing your personality, not your labels, on your sleeve. Nesters ...
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On homes and real estate: Financing vacant landJun 25, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We are interested in buying 5 to 10 acres of land in a rural area. Can we get a mortgage for a land purchase? A. Every time I write that banks don’t want to lend...
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Homeowner's kitchen plan driven by detailsJun 25, 2011 12:00 am - Although he has the name of a saint, Tsambiko Capperis has the hand, eye and soul of an artist. He needed all of those, plus the patience of Job, to restore an abandoned...
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Ask the broker: Stop Calling Me!Jun 25, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Why does the servicer of my loan call me on the second day of every month? I always make my payments before the grace period and have never been late. Isn’t this ...
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Super Handyman: Today’s faux finishes mean there’s no excuse for a boring wallJun 24, 2011 12:30 am - Faux paint finishes may have started years ago with the typical marbleized look, but boy, have they come a long way. The variety of brushes and other applicators, as wel...
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About Real Estate: Savvy buyers know when to walk away from a stubborn sellerJun 24, 2011 12:00 am - Trying to negotiate a purchase from an obstinate seller usually is a waste of time, especially now that there are so many good homes offered by more reasonable o...
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Model profile: Meadow RidgeJun 24, 2011 12:00 am - For those who prefer the finer things in life, Meadow Ridge offers 164 luxury residences on 40 quiet acres, maintenance-free living and a parklike setting with lavish la...