Lifestyle Columns
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Mortgage Professor: ‘Delta mortgage banks’ to the rescue?Apr 16, 2011 12:00 am - Part 3: Flaws in Obama’s mortgage reform plan The previous article in this series critiqued the Obama administration’s proposal for a new federal reinsurance program on...
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On the road: Party for the Planet at Brookfield ZooApr 15, 2011 11:00 pm - Earth Day worth it Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo means a special Party for the Planet celebration. The daylong event highlights polar bears and the effects of climate...
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On homes and real estate: xxxxApr 15, 2011 2:00 am - Q. The abstract to my property has been lost. Will I need that to sell my house? If so, how do I replace it? A. When you are ready to sell, your buyer will want a l...
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Potts: ‘Unexceptional’ kid? That’s OKApr 15, 2011 2:00 am - Do you live in one of those suburbs where every child is exceptional? Or at least, if you listened in on the average conversation between parents, that’s what you’d thi...
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The nation’s housing: Who profits from appraisal fees?Apr 15, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — When you pay $450 to $550 at settlement for an appraisal on a home purchase or refinancing, do you assume that all or most of the money is going to the appr...
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Super Handyman: Glaze can give newly painted cabinets a warm feelApr 15, 2011 12:00 am - Freshly painted kitchen cabinets look pretty nice … for a minute. But if you want your kitchen to look like you actually use it, you can “warm” it up by adding a glaze t...
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About Real Estate: Renters right to vote a hot issueApr 15, 2011 12:00 am - The president of the controversial Tea Party Nation has created a tempest by apparently suggesting that people who don't own their homes should not be allowed to go to t...
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By Barry Stone/Home inspector: Clothes dryer vent buckets: are they legal?Apr 15, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Our home was built without a clothes dryer vent to the outside. The laundry is in the garage, and the previous owners used to let dryer lint settle on everything....
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Cheese, meats bread's perfect partnersApr 12, 2011 12:00 am - When the day turns gloomy, gooey American slices on buttery white bread come to the rescue. When the kids hunger for dinner and the chicken's not defrosted, smoky ham an...
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Creamy Tzatziki Sauce anytimeApr 12, 2011 12:00 am - I look forward to street fairs of all kinds, mainly because it's the only time I ever get to eat a gyro. All Greek sandwiches from outdoor stalls intrigue me — whether t...