Real Estate
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Ironically, duct tape isn't the best product to seal duct leaksJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - We have talked a lot about how important it is to make sure your AC/heating ductwork doesn't leak. There are lots of places to check, and most leaks are easy to fix. You...
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Mortgage companies will likely delay foreclosure if sale is imminentJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Our house has been in foreclosure for a few months. We have been trying to sell it and recently received an offer. Unfortunately, the buyer cannot close until Sep...
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Commercial properties should be inspected thoroughly before purchaseJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I've made a purchase offer on a four-unit commercial property. Do investors typically hire home inspectors for this kind of property? A. The purchasers of com...
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New metal roof will contort to shingles belowJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. We recently got several estimates on what it would cost to have a standing seam roof placed on our house. Most estimates included the cost of stripping the "archi...
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Many baby boomers are adding grab bars to their showersJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am going to install some new grab and towel bars in my bathroom. It has ceramic tile on the walls and I am having trouble drilling into it. What is the best met...
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Autumn Creek in Yorkville plans open houseJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Pulte Homes' model open house takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. today at its Autumn Creek community, located off Route 34 in Yorkville. Light refreshments will be served. "A...
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Condo owners can be caught up in market downturnJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - When the real estate market boomed between 1995 and 2005, speculation ran rampant. Property "flippers" were rolling over huge profits, selling their contracts for condos...
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Simple steps for replacing bathtub caulkJul 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Most bathtubs are a one-piece design. They may be set into a wall and surrounded by tile or some other waterproof surface. The joint between the surround and the tub is ...
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Savvy sellers offer buyers a home-warranty planJul 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Most home sales today involve the use of a home warranty, which can protect both parties from a myriad of costly problems that could occur after a transaction closes. Se...
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New oversight system is likely for mortgage workersJul 10, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Should your mortgage loan officer have fingerprints on file in a national electronic database, even if he or she has never been convicted of a crime? Should...