Real Estate
-
Loan industry unable to 'help' quickly enoughJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The rolling tsunami of home loan delinquencies and foreclosures is exposing serious problems in the mortgage industry's capacity to quickly handle borrower...
-
Some common financing termsJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Key Mortgage Inc., a subsidiary of Baird & Warner, offers a guide to some of the most common financing terms. Abstract of title. A summary of all public records relating...
-
Repairing laminate easy to doJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Formica was invented in 1912, and although many other materials are available today, laminates like Formica are still a favorite. They are fairly inexpensive to install ...
-
Prelicensing course offeredJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - The Real Estate Institute offers "Real Estate Transactions #101," a 45-credit hour prelicensing course required before being able to take the Illinois Real Estate Salesp...
-
Residents at home at CumberlandJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Cumberland Highlands in Des Plaines features homes with brick exteriors, hardwood floors and primarily ranch styles indicative of an older, established community. The ne...
-
Brochure tells lawyer's role in buying a new houseJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Buying a home is not only a huge investment for most people, but a very complex process. Legal representation is critical to avoid costly mistakes and ensure that everyt...
-
Thinner barrier effective for home use
Jan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I want to cover my crawlspace with a plastic moisture barrier, but I can only buy the 6 mil. I have tried to buy the new 20 mil kind but the companies won't sell ...
-
Straw bale houses energy efficientJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I want a natural way to build an energy efficient house without plastics, foams, adhesives, etc. Straw bale houses seem to be natural. Is the straw bale construct...
-
Mortgage options in a post-subprime worldJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - What mortgage opportunities will you find when you want to buy a house in this post-subprime world? Regardless of fears and stories you may have heard about tight credit...
-
Be careful with acid, or try vinegar to clean calcium ringsJan 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I have just read your column regarding muriatic acid. I have very difficult calcium rings in my three toilet bowls, my glass shower doors have stains on them, an...