Real Estate
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Palm Beach continually searches for an architectural soulMar 25, 2018 7:00 am - Many think that the architecture of Palm Beach, Florida, is one that never changes — building in Palm Beach is no easy task. It is but for a fortunate few who can first ...
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Problem with furnace intake pipeMar 25, 2018 7:00 am - Q. My question concerns the exhaust/intake pipe for our forced air oil furnace. The exhaust pipe is inside the intake pipe. Both are mounted outside the house about 1 fo...
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How to make shelving a work of artMar 25, 2018 6:00 am - Any shelving unit can be transformed into a trendy but practical display feature. You will need a theme, some interesting individual pieces and patience to convert a bas...
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Time for these five decorating trends from 2017 to be replacedMar 25, 2018 6:00 am - In the world of home design, there's no dirtier word than passe. It's a term that signifies something is past its prime and destined for the dustbin of decor history (or...
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Love that home's view? See how much more you'll payMar 25, 2018 1:00 am - A house with a fabulous view can be hard for a homebuyer to resist. But seeing the mountains, water or city lights from the comfort of home comes at a price. The hazy pa...
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Why reverse mortgages are a harder sell nowMar 25, 2018 1:00 am - The millions of Americans who haven't saved enough money for retirement still have a potential safety net: their home equity. But recent changes to reverse mortgages mea...
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Who can be a board memberMar 24, 2018 7:00 am - Q. I have read your articles on holding a position on an association's board, and the requirement that a board member be an owner. My question is can a spouse hold offic...
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Closing customs vary greatly around the U.S.Mar 24, 2018 6:00 am - Q. My friends are buying a property in a different state. Both parties are finally ready for closing. It is scheduled for next week, the day after final walk-through. T...
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Rate locks sometimes unlock: here are some tips on protecting yourselfMar 24, 2018 6:00 am - A rate lock is a commitment by a mortgage lender to lend a stated amount to a specified borrower posting a specified property as collateral, at a stipulated interest rat...
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Don't be afraid to shop around for a better mortgage dealMar 23, 2018 7:00 am - WASHINGTON — It's one of the weirder documented facts about homebuying in America: Surprising numbers of people don't bother to shop for mortgage money, even though they...