Real Estate
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More homeowners switching to energy-efficient furnacesNov 19, 2007 10:00 pm - As we go into winter with prices of natural gas rising yet again, more homeowners are giving some thought to energy-efficient furnaces. Any furnace you buy today is at ...
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First-time buyer finds future in condoNov 19, 2007 10:00 pm - The writing was on the wall. Andrea Murdock needed to find a new place to live because her roommate/landlord was getting married and the newlyweds certainly weren't goin...
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When having guests, make good use of space
Nov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Despite the popularity of open-plan houses with sprawling great rooms, many Americans still dwell in compact city apartments or space-challenged starter homes. At the ho...
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Larger homes appealing to variety of buyersNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - While the typical home in 2007 measures 1,840 square feet, a growing number of homes top the 3,000-square-foot mark, according to the National Association of Realtors. R...
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Advice to consider before replacing furnaceNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Here are issues and information to consider when you are thinking about installing an energy-efficient furnace. A more expensive, energy-efficient furnace might not pay ...
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Request a modification to save house, creditNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - First of two parts A loan modification is a change in the loan contract agreed to by the lender and the borrower. The modifications of major concern toda...
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Start with these basic hand toolsNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I just got divorced and moved into an older house. It needs some work, but I don't have any tools. I don't have a lot of extra money. What are the basic hand tool...
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Drywall tape cracking can be serious problemNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. We are experiencing problems with our cathedral ceiling -- cracking and wrinkling along the seams, along the peak and at the sides where the ceiling meets the wal...
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Contractors can file lien, so ask for release if you pay off debtNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I am writing to you about our homebuilder who recently announced he was going to file bankruptcy. We recently received a notice from one our builder's contractors...
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Packing tips for an easier moving dayNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - There is a science to packing that will make moving out easier and set you up for a smooth move in. "Have a packing game plan arranged before you start boxing up your be...