Real Estate
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Giving mortgage insurance shoppers freedom to choose PMI in the post-crisis marketAug 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Last week, I indicated that most mortgage borrowers who need private mortgage insurance are not aware that they have options in the kind of premium plan they select. Alm...
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A mortgage default harms your credit for a number of yearsAug 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. In layman's terms, can someone explain the repercussions of walking away from my present mortgage? It is higher than my home is worth and the banks don't help. Th...
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College-town landlord unsure of security deposit protocolAug 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have a rental home located near a college and have successfully rented to students over the past few years. Typically, all my student tenants move out when the ...
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Island Lake offers affordable waterfront homesAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Island Lake's centerpiece - the picturesque 78-acre Island Lake - offers residents waterfront living, scenic views and year-round recreation. "It's a beautiful body of w...
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To add central air-conditioning, you must create a duct systemAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. After the heat wave we have had recently, I think we need to add central air-conditioning. We have electric baseboard heating, so there are no ducts. What are the...
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Quick, temporary fixes for those inconvenient water leaksAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Water leaks are a common household disaster. And they usually happen at night or on the weekend. If you have a lot of experience and can make a proper repair, then do it...
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Divergent members of new coalition target transfer feesAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Can you name a housing controversy that pulls Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, consumer advocates, labor unions representing transport workers and government ...
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Buyers often confuse an FHA appraisal with a home inspectionAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. An article on your website declares that an FHA appraisal is not a reliable disclosure document for homebuyers. In it, you advise buyers not to rely on the findin...
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Tax credits still available for energy-saving improvementsAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Tax credits for new homebuyers have disappeared, but they're still available for owners who take steps to trim their cooling and heating bills. Q. You recently wrote...
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'No leasing' policies are solid, but could face future challengesAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - It has become well settled law that a condominium association can amend its declaration to eliminate leasing. Needless to say, this can be a harsh reality for many owner...