Real Estate
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New mortgage disclosure rules should help borrowersDec 26, 2009 10:00 pm - On Jan. 1, a redesigned good faith estimate, or GFE, will become effective to make mortgage shopping a little easier for borrowers. The GFE is a disclosure of informatio...
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There's only one Santa, but Earth has three North PolesDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - There is actually a trio of North Poles on this planet, though only one is relatively inhabitable for people. Q. Is there a real city called "North Pole," or is it just ...
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Block out the draft under a door or window inexpensivelyDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Hopefully you have weatherstripped your windows and doors, and have no drafts. But if you find that you missed one gap at the bottom of a door or window, try making our ...
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Young town thrives on antiques, historyDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - People have lived in Volo for at least 160 years, and the town has always been an active community with churches, blacksmiths, stores, taverns, a creamery and homes. Yet...
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Understand the fine print in reverse mortgage marketing pitchesDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON - If you, your relatives or friends are contemplating applying for a reverse mortgage in 2010, check out the new guidelines proposed earlier this month by the...
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Zone system gives you better heating and cooling controlDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I cannot seem to keep all my family members comfortable. Some rooms are too warm and others too cold. I have tried installing registers fans, but they helped only a l...
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Tenant displaced from unit fights for compensationDec 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Our son is renting a condo in an area where it gets very hot in the summer. Two weeks ago, he came home from work to find his air conditioning unit was not working. I...
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Vanity stains can be difficult to removeDec 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. We have white stains on one of our bathroom vanity tops. These stains were made by bottles (mouthwash, hand lotion, etc.). The vanity top is made out of a Formica-typ...
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Borrows should understand the major steps in mortgage lendingDec 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Mortgage shoppers should have some understanding of the major steps involved in obtaining a mortgage, which have been impacted by several recent developments. The proces...
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War stories from a longtime home inspectorDec 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. My friend is a home inspector, and he sometimes tells me crazy stories about buyers, sellers and agents. I've been reading your column for years, and you've covered c...