Lifestyle Columns
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Reverse mortgages struggle to shake stigmaApr 06, 2013 4:27 am - Q. It seems to me that you are writing a lot about reverse mortgages recently. Is the subject really worth the time you are spending on it? A. I think so. I view the hom...
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Long-term contracts made by developer may be cancelledApr 06, 2013 4:17 am - Q. The developer of our condominium recently turned control of the association over to the owners. The board has been reviewing contracts entered into by the developer-c...
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The nation’s housing: Energy savers due a breakApr 05, 2013 11:03 am - WASHINGTON — If you buy or own an energy efficient house, does this make you less likely to default on your mortgage? Is there a connection between the monthly savings o...
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Teaming Up for Taxes program benefits Boys and Girls ClubApr 05, 2013 11:00 am - Leaders of the Boys and Girls Club of Dundee Township are hoping to build on last year's success with their Teaming Up For Taxes program and raise more when local reside...
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Debunking some common real estate ‘urban legends’Apr 05, 2013 4:46 am - Dog-eating spiders, federal subsidies to pay utility bills and a fat payout for a dorm-room accident make for good stories. None of them are true. Q. I received an email...
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The mortgage complaint window is openApr 05, 2013 4:40 am - WASHINGTON — Got a beef with your mortgage company or loan servicer? Lots of people do, and thousands of them have been turning to a federal complaint hotline for action...
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Agent tells buyers not to attend home inspectionApr 05, 2013 4:39 am - Q. We are in escrow to buy a home, and we hired the home inspector who was chosen by our real estate agent. When we asked if we could attend the inspection, our agent sa...
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Spruce up your deck or patio for springApr 05, 2013 3:56 am - It might not seem like springtime to some of you, but it is. Time for those spring-cleaning projects. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, then cleaning up a deck or pat...
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Bible miniseries unfolds on DVDApr 04, 2013 2:00 pm - “The Bible: The Epic Miniseries” Producer Mark Burnett and his wife Roma Downey have put together a terrific 10-part miniseries that premiered on the History Channe...
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Frugal living: Food baskets a practical gift for any occasionApr 03, 2013 6:00 am - Recipe gifts are wonderful because all the ingredients are included. While many recipe gifts are for baked goods, you can make a gift basket that includes ingredients fo...