Real Estate
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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...
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Air flow between top and bottom of attic is bestOct 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My townhouse was built in 1991 without an attic gable vent. The attic wall consists of plywood covered with wood clapboard. I plan to have a gable vent installed by a...
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Buying at foreclosure sale can require payment of unpaid duesOct 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I purchased a condominium at a foreclosure sale about two months ago. Yesterday, I received a notice from the condo association telling me I owe them six month's asso...
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Mom's retirement money shouldn't be in real estateOct 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My family has owned a property for a few generations in the "hub" of a city. The house is ready to come down for sure. We are in the process of subdividing the lot in...
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Carpeting can make decks, patios more enjoyableOct 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I like to walk outdoors in my bare feet. The concrete patio and wood deck surfaces are old and rough. Is there any type of soft carpeting or other covering which will...