Lifestyle Columns
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On homes and real estate: Low down paymentFeb 03, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. How can I purchase an investment property without putting 20 percent down? I currently own my home. A. These days, lenders are being extra-careful, and they do r...
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Mortgage Professor: Don’t assume loan officer has your best interest in mindFeb 03, 2012 11:00 pm - Last week I discussed a new integrated calculator on my website that uses current and personalized mortgage price data to help borrowers select the type of mortgage — fi...
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Condo talk: Proxy not a voting option for directors on condo boardsFeb 03, 2012 11:00 pm - I have been receiving many emails from readers with terrific questions. The answers for many of them would be widely helpful. Here’s a sampling: Q. I am on the board...
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Super Handyman: Tips for getting more bang for your buck with paintFeb 02, 2012 11:30 pm - Paint is one of the least-expensive ways to jazz up any room in your home. But you can get even more bang for your buck by using it in a strategic way. Try one or all of...
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Home inspector: Home inspector kickbacks paid to agents unethicalFeb 02, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. What is your opinion about home inspectors who pay referral kickbacks to Realtors? HUD has said that these kickbacks are illegal, but they are still happening in ...
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The nation’s housing: More homeowners choosing to fix up rather than sellFeb 02, 2012 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Do you fit any of these descriptions? Ÿ You came through the housing bust and recession far more debt-averse than you were before. Ÿ You’ve been reluctant t...
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About Real Estate: Robots may greet you at next open houseFeb 02, 2012 11:00 pm - It will take at least a few years, but the whiz kids at M.I.T. are working on a robot that may guide you through a home that#146;s for sale. Q. Is it t...
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2012 flavor forecastFeb 01, 2012 5:00 am - What's the forecast for flavor this year? The answer lies not in the Farmer's Almanac (a handy, helpful guide in its own right), but in McCormick's Flavor Forecast. Sinc...
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Lean and lovin’ it: Don Mauer maps diet menu traps for Valentine’s Day dinnerFeb 01, 2012 5:00 am - Is a romantic dinner out with your sweetie in the cards for Valentine’s Day? If so, don’t let that night out turn into something you’ll regret in the morning. Here are m...
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Vitamin D and bone healthFeb 01, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I’m totally confused by the conflicting things I’m hearing about whether vitamin D can reduce cancer risk. What’s the current advice about vitamin D? A. The curr...