Real Estate
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Government's reverse-mortgage option for seniors is scaled backOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Declining home values have put a serious squeeze on one of the mortgage market's most popular and fastest-growing financing concepts: the Federal Housing Ad...
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Historic Barrington homes to be sold for $1 eachSep 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Yes, a home could be sold in Barrington for as little as $1. It's not part of a federal stimulus plan, but it could help revitalize Barrington's downtown. Three aging ho...
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Several steps required to place a lien on homeSep 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I sued someone who I loaned money to and got a judgment from the court for $8,500. The guy I sued owns a house. Is there a way to put the judgment against his house? ...
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There are two alternatives to repair an aging enamel tubSep 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Could you give me your input concerning my bathtub? It's a white enamel metal tub in a 1970s house. The bottom enamel is getting very thin, and there are gray areas w...
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Sky's the limit for sustainable energySep 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Imagine retiring, secure in the knowledge that no matter what catastrophes might befall the economy, your home is as safe as you can make it. You have paid off your mor...
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For a prompt sale, set a bargain priceSep 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. We are looking to sell our house, but need out quickly due to some problems. At this point, we don't care to make any money, just want our current mortgage to be paid...
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Small appliances don't always cook for lessSep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My wife tells me it is more energy efficient to use small cooking appliances instead of the electric range, but I prefer the range. How do I determine how much it cos...
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Homebuyer tax credit may be extended, but cost is an issueSep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Will Congress extend the wildly popular $8,000 homebuyer tax credit beyond its Dec. 1 expiration date? That's a question generating huge pressure on Capito...
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Home inspections aren't mandatory, but always necessarySep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - No state legally requires a potential buyer to get a home inspection, but those who don't get one increase the chance of buying a real estate "clunker." Sellers should w...
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Painting made easier by prepping properlySep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Masking is one of the most time-consuming parts of many paint jobs. But it is very important, unless you don't mind paint getting in areas it shouldn't be. For those of...