Real Estate
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Cosigning a mortgage is asking for troubleSep 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I'm looking at going into a loan as the "co-borrower." What does this mean in terms of my legal claim to the property when we decide to sell? A. Not a thing. Ta...
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Chicago Luxury Home Tour reveals best that builders offerSep 05, 2009 11:00 pm - This month, 17 of the area's most sought-after custom builders invite you to visit their multimillion-dollar dream homes during the Chicago Luxury Home Tour. The homes ...
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Living trust is an easy way to formalize a parent's wishesSep 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My mom has owned her home for more than 40 years. She is 85 years old and her home is basically her only asset. She wants her home to go to her three children when sh...
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Inspectors disagree about aluminum wiringSep 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My home has aluminum wiring. In one of your articles, you recommended copper pigtails on the wire ends to eliminate a fire hazard. So I called my local building depar...
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Homeowners have a short time to rescind their refinancingSep 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Borrowers who refinance loans on their primary residences with lenders other than their current lender have a "right of rescission." They can cancel the deal at no cost ...
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What if your developer is broke?Sep 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Over the years, I have addressed numerous issues dealing with condominium and homeowners association developers, such as warranty defects, conveyance of common areas, tu...
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Foreclosure-prevention company: A rescue or rip-off?Sep 03, 2009 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - How's this for a business plan to make money during the housing bust? You buy or rent lists of recent default filings from across the country - thousands of...
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You can find many types of landscape lightingSep 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I need some efficient outdoor lighting by my deck and backyard landscaping for security and entertaining. I am not an electrician, so I need something simple to insta...
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Parents' equity in home may cut college aid for kidsSep 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Perhaps it's unfair, but some colleges and universities will give little or no financial aid to students whose parents have a lot of built-up equity in a home. Q. Our so...
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A how-to guide for staining a concrete floorSep 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Stained concrete floors are becoming more and more popular by the day. They can be fun to do, and are a great alternative to standard flooring. There are some interestin...