Real Estate
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Can the new $8,000 home buyer credit be used as a down payment?Oct 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I am a first-time homebuyer with very little money for a down payment. I am extremely interested in the column where you stated that the $8,000 tax credit can be used...
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It can be tricky to match stain, grain and finish on doorsOct 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I have natural stained wood kitchen cabinets which are beautiful. The door on one got broken and needs to be replaced. What is the best procedure for trying to match ...
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How to treat oxidation on windowsOct 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I live in a monastery with many windows, most of which are double-hung with aluminum screens on the outside. Those on the west side get a heavy gray deposit on the wi...
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Our water heater won't stop leakingOct 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. We have a 50-gallon water heater in our basement. It's only 7 years old, but it has always leaked from the drain pipe on the pressure relief valve. We've tried everyt...
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Lenders could intervene, but many choose not toOct 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Shortly after starting my Web site, I decided to add a feature on some of the common mistakes borrowers make, and how to avoid them. Today, there are about 100 mistakes ...
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Overhaul of home appraisal codeOct 29, 2009 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Could the controversial appraisal system imposed nationwide by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac last May - and now tied to lowball property valuat...
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Inverness maintains a quiet eleganceOct 29, 2009 11:00 pm - A quiet community of upscale homes on large lots, Inverness features natural beauty, rolling terrain and residential streets that meander through the countryside. "I thi...
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Heat pumps a common alternative to central air conditionersOct 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I hear people install a heat pump instead of a furnace and air conditioner even in cold climates. I can't afford a geothermal one. Would a standard air heat pump work...
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How much is enough when it comes to insulation?Oct 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Most everyone knows that you need insulation in your attic to keep your home warm during the winter, but how much is enough? That depends upon where you live. First of ...
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No bidders for older Barrington homesOct 28, 2009 11:00 pm - A $1 sale price wasn't enough to attract a single bid on three older homes up for sale in Barrington. The village still hopes to sell and move the houses in the downtown...