Real Estate
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Residents say Johnsburg is a gem for family activitiesApr 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Johnsburg, a small, friendly town with good schools and lots of open space and parks, draws new homebuyers to the area while many who grew up in Johnsburg choose to sett...
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Refund policy is a sensitive topic for inspection industryApr 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. After we bought our home, electrical violations and building settlement problems were discovered. And none of this was reported by our home inspector. When we cal...
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Spring-loaded, retractable screens wont hide your beautiful front doorApr 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I do not like the appearance of a screen door over my front door, but I would like to get some light and natural ventilation through it. What options do I have ot...
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Cracked mirror remains a mystery to ownerMar 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. A renowned local bathroom remodeler performed work for me almost five years ago, which included providing and installing a bathroom mirror above the sink, the dim...
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Mortgage selection in post-crisis marketMar 27, 2010 11:00 pm - This is the final column in a two-part series that began in last Sunday's Homes Plus section. Last week I noted the large price differences between fixed-rate mortgages ...
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Mortgage lenders explore new lifeline for underwater ownersMar 25, 2010 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - For hundreds of thousands of homeowners who are underwater on their mortgages, it's been a tantalizing question: Is there any way that our lender might agre...
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Customization: When your new home is truly yoursMar 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Are you ready to create the home of your dreams - a one-of-a-kind house designed for a perfect fit? When you purchase a custom home, you get the home you want, where you...
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New, energy efficient walls need not cover old woodworkMar 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Even though we're in our 50s and 60s, my husband and I bought our first house this past January. Now we are the proud (and sometimes rueful) owners of a beautiful...
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Natural tiles, modestly displayed provide a cutting edgeMar 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Ornate is out of style. Simple is "in" - when it comes to tile, at least. Today's tile work for both walls and floors is trending toward a cleaner, less complicated look...
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First step is talking to real estate agent, mortgage brokerMar 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I am a 27-year-old single female who works as a nurse. I still live with my parents, but I would really like to purchase a small home or townhouse within the next...