Real Estate
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As US housing recovers, low incomes keep Detroit far behind
Aug 07, 2016 7:00 am - DETROIT (AP) - Ann and Oscar Mack had fallen behind on property taxes and knew they faced foreclosure on their home of 20 years. But they didn't know their house on Maid...
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Try Nok-Out to knock out carpet's lingering pet odorsAug 07, 2016 4:00 am - Q. I was wondering what you'd recommend for deep pet urine odor in my carpet and pad, which lie over cement. I just bought my townhouse and there is a small area of my l...
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Six guest room gaffes to avoidAug 06, 2016 7:00 am - Summer calendars are filling up with reservations from out-of-towners hoping for bed and breakfast - at your place. Whether you are lucky enough to have a spare room ded...
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Branch out and give this unique tree a tryAug 06, 2016 7:00 am - When I look at the paperbark maple tree outside my window, I see a choice ornamental plant whose peeling, cinnamon-colored bark will only get more beautiful with age (so...
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Stools are a versatile player in decorAug 06, 2016 6:00 am - A stool is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can get. It slides neatly under or up to a counter, takes up little real estate and can provide a handy perc...
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This $11 million island is within a short commute from NYCAug 06, 2016 5:00 am - Island dwellers the world over have noted rising sea levels with increasing alarm, but for Barrie Zesiger and her husband, Al, the lone inhabitants of Connecticut's Tave...
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Examination of books and records by board membersAug 06, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I am the treasurer of our condominium association. From time to time, I have requested certain books and records from the board in order to carry out what I understan...
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Streamlined refinancing can lower you VA mortgage rateAug 06, 2016 5:00 am - Q. Do you need to have proof of income if you refinance when applying for a VA loan? A. If you already have a Veterans Affairs loan on the property, the VA requires only...
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Is making extra mortgage payments better than refinancing?Aug 06, 2016 5:00 am - Many mortgage borrowers view extra payments and refinancing as alternatives and are confused as to which would serve them better. This article is directed to them. While...
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Strawberry beds get a boost from renovationAug 05, 2016 6:00 am - If you saw my strawberry bed, you might think I don't like strawberries. The leaves have been lopped off, some plants were ripped out of the ground, and those that remai...