Real Estate
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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...
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Paying artificially low mortgage payment could backfireJan 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I am 61, and in early 2007 I refinanced my home with a company that offered me a plan on which I could pay as low as $57 a month during the next seven years. Of c...
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Mold malady miffs readerJan 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. We bought an older Cape Cod brick home with a finished basement, which appeared dry. Not one inspection revealed water, but within a week of moving in, we spotted...