Real Estate
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National guard, other military personnel eligible for debt helpSep 23, 2010 11:00 pm - A federal law puts an interest-rate cap on most of the debt owed by military personnel who are on active duty. Q. My husband is in the National Guard and is on activ...
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Seminar on foreclosures set in SchaumburgSep 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Industry experts will discuss the different options home owners have to modify their loan to avoid foreclosure, and buyers and investors will learn the mechanics and tim...
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You can patch a damaged popcorn ceilingSep 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I just bought and moved into a cute little house with only one problem: It has textured ceilings with patches missing here and there. I think they call it popcorn...
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Changes to cash reserves, debt ratios upset lendersSep 18, 2010 11:00 pm - In the post-crisis market, the Federal Housing Administration has become a major player - and the only player for borrowers with limited cash and not-so-great credit. FH...
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Green movement encourages people in 'adaptive reuse'Sep 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Homeowners who want to decorate or redecorate a room today are more likely to "go shopping" in their own attic or basement - or possible that of or a family member's - b...
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In most cases, landlord must replace broken refrigeratorSep 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I rent an apartment and my refrigerator recently stopped working. I called my landlord who came by and confirmed that it doesn't work. The landlord told us that n...
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Written agreement necessary if seller stays temporarilySep 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have been wondering what we should have done differently. We closed on the house we were buying, but we didn't take possession until three weeks later. The sell...
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Report sheds new light on impact of late payments on credit scoresSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - A report by the company that created the nation's credit-scoring system provides a rare glimpse into the way late payments or a foreclosure can hurt a borrower's rating....
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Tax-credit blues for IRSSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - The federal homebuyer tax credit programs have been widely praised for stimulating real estate sales, but also reviled by critics who see the credits as a m...
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Falling home values are disheartening, but seller must acceptSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Our home was just appraised, and the results were disappointing. The assessed value was $100,000 lower than our previous appraisal one year ago. This totally shoc...