Real Estate
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Beware of offer that plays up falling property valuesAug 21, 2010 11:00 pm - "I received a confidential note from a firm claiming that they can eliminate my second mortgage. I am inclined to believe them because the value of our home is now less ...
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Do not seal off front door to save heatAug 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I want to seal off our front door for the winter to save heat. It's a metal-clad door that has been painted. The indoor trim is painted wood and the outdoor trim ...
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Can landlord deduct 50 percent of replacement cost from deposit?Aug 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My tenants recently moved out after living in my rental house for five years. I found out that they ruined my kitchen's granite countertops due to oil stains that...
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Home inspectors are not created equalAug 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Six months ago, we purchased our first home. The house passed inspection, but within weeks of moving in we discovered asbestos in the basement, some of which need...
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If you want to try a roof repair yourself, here's howAug 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Most of us are glad to have a roof over our heads these days. But if your roof leaks, you should have it repaired. Doing it yourself is a great way to save money, but if...
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Yorkville brims with small-town charm, recreationAug 19, 2010 11:00 pm - The United City of Yorkville's many beautiful parks, abundance of recreation, small-town charm and good schools make it an ideal place for families to settle and raise t...
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New law could have impact on borrowers, homeownersAug 19, 2010 11:00 pm - The new Consumer Protection Act cracks down on lenders, but also will make it harder for some borrowers to get a mortgage. Q. I have read a lot about how the new Con...
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Ban on private transfer fees could cost homeownersAug 19, 2010 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - A federal agency is moving to prohibit controversial "private transfer fees" on all mortgages funded by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. But its proposed ban may...
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Statistical evidence shows promising real estate improvementsAug 14, 2010 11:00 pm - "As odd as it may sound, people are getting used to this real estate market. They don't like it, but they are getting used to it and they are coming out of their shells ...
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Property transfers take place with delivery of signed deedAug 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. When it comes to deeds of conveyance, is the property officially transferred on the date when the deed is signed or when the deed is filed? I have always been con...