Real Estate
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Luxury finds function in compact appliancesJul 09, 2017 6:01 am - Small homes are expected to dominate some parts of the real estate market in the coming year, according to experts. Millennials are predicted to make up 33 percent of bu...
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Create outdoor living spaces for fun and functionJul 09, 2017 6:01 am - With warmer weather, everyone at one point or another desires to be poolside under an umbrella, or in a balcony or terrace on a chaise lounge with a refreshing beverage ...
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Grow yourself a relaxing cup of teaJul 09, 2017 6:00 am - Gardeners choose plants for many reasons. Some make their selections on looks alone, while others choose plants to create a habitat for butterflies, bees and birds. Thos...
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Rugs find their place on patios, porchesJul 09, 2017 6:00 am - It can add just the right splash of color to a patio. It can make a small urban terrace seem larger. It invites guests to linger in an outdoor seating area. Often made o...
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Preventing water accumulation on linoleum floorJul 09, 2017 6:00 am - Q. We have a cabin in northern Vermont that we built in 1990. It is on a cement slab with linoleum flooring over half the floor and indoor/outdoor carpeting over the res...
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Sharing peace and quiet with the neighborsJul 09, 2017 6:00 am - Living solo in an apartment in Northwest Washington, D.C., Ellen Ruina yearned for a country home where she could garden and enjoy the outdoors. "But as a single person,...
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Frequently asked questions about HECM reverse mortgagesJul 08, 2017 6:00 am - I frequently get questions from homeowners about HECM reverse mortgages, which is not surprising - HECMs are complicated and meet a wide variety of homeowner needs. Furt...
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A board can prohibit laundry equipmentJul 08, 2017 6:00 am - Q. The board of our association is revising the rules, none of which have yet gone into effect. For decades owners have been allowed to add a washer and dryer to their u...
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How to get your start in real estateJul 08, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Is it possible to start a real estate career part time? I have a good office job, but meeting the bills would be much easier with more income, and I do like houses. A...
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CFPB cracks down on 'credit-repair' companiesJul 07, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - You've almost certainly seen or heard pitches for "credit repair" services promising to clean up your credit problems, reduce your debt, or even raise your ...