Real Estate
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Building permit is often required when replacing a water heaterJan 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. When we purchased our house, the home inspector found no problems with the water heater. After we moved in, the gas company came out to light the pilot. Instead of li...
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Landlords are under no obligation to extend grace period for rentJan 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. My boss reads your column and suggested that I contact you about my landlord. I have lived in the same apartment for 12-plus years and have seen the building go throu...
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A skylight can be installed in a room below an atticJan 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I live in a small one-story house with a pitched roof. I want to add a skylight in my living room, but there is a tall attic above it. Is it still effective to add a ...
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Paying points to lower rate is a good investment in today's marketJan 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Current stresses in the home loan market have changed the ground rules for borrowers in many ways. A recent article focused on the confused state of affairs in the marke...
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Changes to closing date are common, but can be problematicJan 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. My husband and I have finally found our perfect house. We've even found a buyer for our condo. All is going well except - let me give you the background first before ...
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Humidifiers provide comfort while lowering heating billsJan 29, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I am in the market for a room humidifier, but I do not know which type is best for my home. Can using one really reduce my heating bills even though evaporating water...
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There are several tried-and-true methods to thaw frozen pipesJan 29, 2009 10:00 pm - This time of year, frozen pipes are a common problem. Of course, you can prevent this from happening by using heat tapes and sufficient insulation, just to mention a few...
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The Brownstones of Arlington re-create old-time appealJan 29, 2009 10:00 pm - In a prime Arlington Heights location, 12 classic, old-world brownstones offer gracious living for the discriminating homebuyer at The Brownstones of Arlington. With exc...
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Builders take a hard look at incentives for buyers on the fenceJan 29, 2009 10:00 pm - LAS VEGAS - If you'd love to purchase a new house but you're sitting on the fence, what exactly would it take to get you to buy? Mortgage rates lower than today's 5 perc...
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Some mortgage reduction methods are better than othersJan 24, 2009 10:00 pm - "Do borrowers have any say over the type of loan modification they get? What kind of modification should they look for?" Mortgage modifications are changes in the terms...