Real Estate
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Comparison formula helps determine right mortgage for youOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - As indicated last week, the annual percentage rate, or APR, the law requires mortgage lenders to disclose alongside the interest rate is not a useful measure of cost to ...
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Advantage of FHA loan is lower down payment requiredOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Who can qualify for FHA home loans? What exactly is necessary, moneywise, closing costs, credit? How do I contact them? Do I consult a Realtor to do this? A. Ther...
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When finishing a basement, properly prepare exterior wallsOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Our house is about 60 years old with a cinder block foundation. We are beginning the process of finishing our basement and need to address some water issues. Our base...
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If clearly visible, a home inspector should not overlook mold, moistureOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Before buying my home, I hired a home inspector. He found a few minor defects, but the report was basically clean. Then, after moving in, I found a large growth of bl...
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Concrete work requires speed, helpersOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I got some quotes on some minor concrete landscaping and fix-it jobs around my house. They are pretty high. They do not look too difficult to do. How do I get started...
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Wide open spaces appeal to buyers seeking serenityOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - A Sunday drive in the country was once a popular pastime. People enjoyed the simple pleasures of pastoral scenes and scents. While this may be a thing of the past for mo...
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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...