Real Estate
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Molly Brown haunting Denver homeOct 25, 2007 11:00 pm - With Halloween nigh, it's time for my annual column on haunted houses, eerie places and other things that we mere mortals cannot easily explain. We'll look at the home o...
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Sales of existing homes fall by largest amount on record
Oct 23, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Sales of existing homes plunged by a record amount in September as turmoil in mortgage markets added more problems to a housing industry in its worst slump...
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What to know about using wood for home heatingOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - "Each fall and winter there are questions about using wood as a source for home heating, especially when fuel prices are potentially going to be high", says John Church,...
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Differentiating among 'no-cost mortgages'Oct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - In a recent article, I examined Bank of America's new no-fee program for house purchasers, under which lender and third-party fees are absorbed by the bank. On a fixed-r...
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Good time to check on your roofOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - So how's your roof? You don't know? Most of us don't know what's happening with our roofs because we never actually climb a ladder and look at them. But that "out-of-sig...
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Month to month tenant must give 30 days noticeOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. In 2003, I signed a one year lease to rent a small commercial space. Since then, the owner has bumped my rent every year about 3 percent but other than that, noth...
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Brochure outlines attorney's roleOct 20, 2007 11:00 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...
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Dormer roof may require some helpOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. My attic is not tall enough for living space, but I use it for storage. I thought about adding a small roof dormer for light and to improve the appearance of my h...
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Sales brisk at Patriot SquareOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Cambridge Homes' Patriot Square community in Plainfield is nearly two-thirds sold with 123 of the 338 total townhouses remaining. The community features a five-acre park...
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Houston reaps woes from lack of zoning lawsOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - HOUSTON -- This sprawling metropolis has welcomed developers since 1836 when land speculators Augustus and John Allen founded the city by carving a 6,000-acre swath of c...