Real Estate
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Suit filed over puffed up appraisalsNov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- When an appraiser hired by your mortgage company confirms that the house you bought is worth what you paid, that's reassuring. But what if the appraiser wa...
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You can sell a home during the fallNov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Spring and summer have a reputation for being popular times to buy a home, but fall is as good season as any for serious homeowners to stick the "For Sale" sign in the y...
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Warranty best way to compareNov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I need to replace my old electric water heater. I am looking for one which will last longer and use less electricity. Other than the warranty, is there really much di...
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Varnish most likely under carpet
Nov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I'm refinishing the stairs in my turn-of-the-century home, and when I pulled off the carpet I found this black stuff underneath. I don't think it's paint. What could ...
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Inspections can help with saleNov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Many homeowners and buyers have their eyes peeled on the housing market. While groups like the National Association of Realtors provide reassurance that the housing mar...
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Weathersfield's attractions popularNov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Tucked away, just northwest of the Stearns and Sutton Road intersection in Bartlett is a small neighborhood of which even some of the locals are unaware. The Weathersfie...
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Wait a bit before buying retirement homeNov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - It's OK for property owners to consider their retirement-housing options, but they should also keep in mind that things could change drastically before they finally get ...
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Door dent, hole in wall easy to fixNov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - "Honey, I'm home!" Done with a little too much enthusiasm, it can leave a dent in your wall behind the door! It's a common problem that when a door is pushed open too fa...
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Proper lighting can make the saleNov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - It's always a challenge to succeed in selling a home in the middle of winter, but if you find yourself in this situation, light can be your best friend. The first prior...
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Mathematical reason behind mortgage paymentNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - The one thing that virtually all borrowers know about their mortgages is the amount of the initial scheduled payment. This is the amount they are obliged to pay each per...