Real Estate
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Flood event won't necessarily lead to lingering mold problemJan 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Construction of our new home was recently completed, but four days before the closing, vandals broke into the house. They stopped up all of the drains and turned ...
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FDIC loan modification plan has several flaws, but is a good stepJan 17, 2009 10:00 pm - "Do you have an opinion about the FDIC plan to jump-start loan modifications as a way to reduce foreclosures?" Yes. I admire FDIC, under the leadership of Sheila Bair, f...
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Keep your dishwasher happy, or next dishwasher may be youJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Dishwashers are so helpful but do need a little light maintenance every once in a while. Here are some things you should do to keep yours running smoothly. • You can cle...
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Look for red flags to decide whether foreclosure 'rescue' is a scamJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON - You've probably seen the incessant TV and Internet pitches - "we can stop your foreclosure!" - offering hope to millions of homeowners who are either behind...
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Suburban company goes green in museum exhibitJan 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Owners of a Hoffman Estates company that designs hybrid alternative energy systems are featured in an exhibit honoring black environmentalists at the Museum of Science a...
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Battered hedge funds face difficult '09
Jan 13, 2009 10:00 pm - NEW YORK - Year after year, the hedge fund industry dazzled Wall Street by delivering "absolute returns" - outsized profits whether markets rose or fell. Using sophistic...
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For seniors, paying off mortgage may be best investmentJan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - The financial crisis has torpedoed the retirement planning of many seniors. Those foolish enough to have followed the advice of investment advisers who preached that hom...
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Clear away the clutterJan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - The holidays are over, parties are a memory, and all the precious gifts have been put away. Or have they? Oh no! Not only do you have a number of new treasures in your p...
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Experts offer tips to get you startedJan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Overwhelmed. That's how people often feel when faced with a house full of clutter. Yet even the messiest house can be put to order with a little tenacity and a plan to k...
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Fashion designer Vacca cuts price to $8.9 million in New YorkJan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Fashion designer Domenico Vacca, who bought and renovated a New York City condominium last year and then re-listed it, has now reduced the price to $8.9 million - still ...