Lifestyle Columns
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Wracked with loneliness, should she 'settle' to get a man?May 08, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I feel I'm at the very edge of what is survivable as far as loneliness. I've always thought it preferable to be on my own than to settle for someone, which seems ...
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Law talk: Evidence of prior damage key to win claimMay 08, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We sold a townhouse that was remodeled with a finished basement. The project included the installation of a basement window and a window well. The buyer now tells...
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The Sensible Home: Keep your air conditioner running efficientlyMay 08, 2011 12:00 am - Q. With recent concern about nuclear power plants, I want my central air conditioner to run efficiently to save electricity. Other than a professional service call, ...
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On homes and real estate: Options for underwater ownersMay 07, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I currently own a home and am underwater on the value. If I were to sell my house and buy another, what would happen to the remaining balance that I owe? A. In c...
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Mortgage Professor: Pay early, save on mortgage interestMay 07, 2011 12:00 am - A frequently asked question is whether a mortgage borrower receives any benefit from paying before the due date. In most cases, the answer is “no,” but there are a few e...
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Condo talk: Board must keep specific records and allow members accessMay 07, 2011 12:00 am - We hear a lot about demands for “transparency” in government. Public access to records and files has become a mandatory obligation of units of government (subject to cer...
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Real world sometimes better than virtual oneMay 07, 2011 12:00 am - I am amazed at all the things that my adult children, not to mention my grandchildren, can do with a computer or smartphone. Technical literacy has become a necessary j...
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About Real Estate: Little-known federal program includes repair costsMay 06, 2011 12:00 am - The Federal Housing Administration#146;s 203(k) plan provides a single mortgage to both buy and then improve a home. It#146;s also open to current owners who wan...
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The nation’s housing: Good-faith estimates go unreadMay 06, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — What if the federal government spent years designing a tool to help consumers shop intelligently for mortgages — comparing lenders’ rates, terms and total s...
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Super Handyman: Attic ventilation is vital to an efficient homeMay 06, 2011 12:00 am - One key component in the energy efficiency of a home is attic ventilation. Ventilation is vital, in most homes, to prevent moisture problems in this area. Moisture can b...