Real Estate
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The nation’s housing: A short way to fraudJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — Are banks and sellers of distressed homes getting rooked on a massive scale in the booming short-sale arena — leaving hundreds of millions of dollars on the...
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About Real Estate: VA-backed mortgage program can be used time and againJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - Many veterans of the armed services don#146;t realize it, but the low-down-payment mortgage plan that is operated by the Veterans Affairs can be used more than o...
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Home inspector: Home inspections are not just for buyersJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - Q. In one of your columns, you recommended that sellers hire a home inspector, even though the buyers would probably hire an inspector of their own. As a seller, thi...
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Hickory hardwood floors: A classic beauty that enduresJun 01, 2011 12:00 am - No other flooring option delivers the warmth, splendor and value of natural wood. Today there are countless colors available to choose from as well as different species,...
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Consider concrete over wood for home’s wallsJun 01, 2011 12:00 am - Due to demand, builders today are constantly learning about the new and advanced technologies for home construction. Homeowners want to be assured of living in the healt...
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Take visual control with a screen fenceJun 01, 2011 12:00 am - You may think landscape design is just about making an attractive garden. Truth is, design is a process of solving problems in a way that is visually appealing. And desi...
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Carpet options abound for floor-focused homeownersJun 01, 2011 12:00 am - Shopping for carpeting? It’s not simply a matter of going into the store and just choosing “carpet.” There are many different varieties of carpeting from which to select...
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Mortgage Professor: ‘Cry letter’ to lender can reduce waiting periodJun 01, 2011 12:00 am - For the most part, we are a forgiving society. We believe that people often learn from their mistakes, and everybody deserves a second chance. Our mortgage system incorp...
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On homes and real estate: Accountant recommended to help new landownerMay 31, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. I recently inherited some land from my mother. Parts are zoned residential and never improved, but one tract is commercial. It had a building that was torn down y...
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Ask the broker: What’s the strategy when your mortgage is upside down?May 31, 2011 12:00 am - Q. With virtually everyone going negative in their homes these days, and things looking worse as time goes on, I am looking for some honest help on what to do. We pu...