Real Estate
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Brochure tells lawyer's role in buying a new houseNov 29, 2007 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...
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Hot water heat is efficient systemNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I am adding two rooms to my house for my parent's apartment. I have heard boilers make comfortable heat, especially for the elderly. Are they efficient and can I also...
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Choose a wreath that reflects color of the seasonNov 25, 2007 10:00 pm - Thanksgiving is over and it's time to move on. Put away the pumpkins and gourds. Send the pilgrims packing. Bring on the December holidays. The stores are filled with...
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Comic sells 4-acre California retreatNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Comedian Ellen DeGeneres has found a buyer for her $24 million Santa Barbara County estate and recently bought a furnished house in Beverly Hills, Calif. The property in...
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Dennis Bucalo knows high-end custom homesNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Dennis Bucalo knows high-end custom homes. He has been building them for 20 years, most recently in the prestigious Wynstone community in North Barrington. "For awhile t...
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Freeze-free valves, faucets are winter optionsNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I have a small weekend cabin in the mountains which I use year-round. Instead of draining the sillcocks during winter, I want to install freeze-free ones. What ty...
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Several options regarding damage to propertyNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I have a rental unit that I have leased out with only a $200 security deposit. I inadvertently rented to a smoker with a small dog. I was aware of the dog, but no...
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Inspector missed fireplace repairsNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. When we bought our house, the home inspector said the bricks in the fireplace needed to be repointed. He said this meant filling in the gaps in the brick mortar. ...
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Options, alternative to foreclosureNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Second of two parts The first article in this series pointed out that when a mortgage borrower is unable to make the required payments, the servicing age...
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Decision to go solar will eventually prove worthwhileNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. We are thinking of installing solar energy because it's cheaper than PSEG for electricity. Overall, do you think solar is cheaper? What do you think, and do you k...