Real Estate
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Whole house system may be better
Jan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I'm thinking of using an ionic filter system in my home, but I have a dog that sheds a lot. Will the hair clog up the filter too much? A. Yes -- portable ioni...
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Suit blows whistle on bank-influenced appraisalsJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Veteran real estate appraisers have complained bitterly for years about loan officers' demands that they fudge and inflate numbers to allow mortgage deals ...
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How to find a reputable contractorJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - When it comes to potential for relationship disaster, the worst in-laws in the world can't compare to a shady contractor. Hire a questionable contractor and you could b...
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Get years of comfort from simple project
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Longer-term loans cost more in interestJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Buying a house with a 40-year mortgage is usually a bad idea, but such loans can be a viable option for current owners who are behind on their bills and are facing forec...
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Dryer vent good place to start checkingJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I notice the laundry area in my house seems chilly and drafty at times. Also the dryer does not seem to dry as quickly as it used to. Could the outdoor dryer cove...
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Free workshop offered to buyersJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Susan K. Klatt with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Arlington Heights hosts a Free Home Buyers Workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Roll...
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Include home among resolutionsJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Don't forget to include your home on your list of resolutions for the New Year. The right home improvement projects can get your home in great shape to boost your overal...
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How to keep that screw tight in woodJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - We probably get a question a week through our Web site (www.thesuperhandyman.com) about how to deal with a loose screw. It's a very common problem. Because screws get tu...
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Sale sets Orange County recordJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Nicolas Cage sold his Newport Beach, Calif., house last week for $35 million -- a new record for Orange County, local brokers say. The movie star, who has bought and sol...