Real Estate
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In Chicago, market for mid-sized homes remains strongestSep 06, 2008 11:00 pm - When you hear national reports on the state of the real estate market, do not confuse them with the state of the real estate market in the Chicago area. "The Chicago are...
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Fund manager cuts price in HamptonsSep 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Hedge-fund manager John Paulson made more than $3 billion last year through smart bets, but his Hamptons house has sat on the market since spring and he recently shaved ...
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Seller's remorse can be very costlySep 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have decided I don't want to sell my house. The problem is that I go to settlement tomorrow afternoon. What will happen? A. Whatever happens, it won't be pretty. F...
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Avoid pitfall when renting vacation condoSep 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. How can a potential lessee be sure the vacation condo owner has not been foreclosed upon before sending rent money, thus, not having a condo to move into. All we have...
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Reform may mean end of mortgage broker deception is nearSep 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This is the final installment of a three-part series appearing Sundays in Homes Plus. This series of columns explains recent proposals by HUD to make ...
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Remove nails to reuse old lumber in a homeSep 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am doing some remodeling projects in my older house. Much of the old lumber and decorative wood is still usable. What is the best method to extract the nails so...
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Yellow's on the rise in home decor
Sep 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Step aside, orange. It's yellow's turn to shine. The last few years have seen greens and oranges in the home decor spotlight, but that's about to change, as the primary ...
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Inspectors trained to spot defects in gas furnaces, water heatersSep 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. This is not a question as much as a comment. You occasionally discuss how home inspectors inspect gas-burning fixtures. In my opinion, home inspectors are not qualifi...
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Mortgage industry takes a healthy step back in its practicesSep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - The mortgage industry is going through a long-overdue correction and that is good news for consumers and the country, according to Bob Shield, senior vice president of r...
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Kitchen remodels can be quick, easySep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - The kitchen usually becomes the family gathering place in a home. If asked, most people would tell you that they spend more time in the kitchen during their waking hours...