Home and Garden
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Mortgages are becoming more available, studies showSep 19, 2015 1:01 am - Mortgage qualification requirements are easing, making them more available for homebuyers and owners who want to refinance their existing loans, according to several sou...
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Board member challenging association may not consult with its attorneySep 19, 2015 1:00 am - Q. A board member in our association is challenging a decision made by the board concerning the types of replacement windows owners must install for their units. This bo...
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What happens to a careless agentSep 19, 2015 1:00 am - Q. What are the consequences for an agent who brings a couple to look at a listed house, then leaves them alone at the property and tells them to lock up when they leave...
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Questions about down payment requirementsSep 19, 2015 12:00 am - Q. Are there any substitutes for a down payment? A. In principle, any collateral acceptable to the lender could serve as a substitute for a down payment. The only such ...
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Save seeds for next year's vegetable gardenSep 18, 2015 6:00 am - The curtain is falling on another growing season. As the bounty of vegetables from our gardens declines, save some of their seeds to ensure a repeat performance next yea...
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Some borrowers can't legally avoid escrow accountsSep 18, 2015 1:00 am - Millions of homeowners across the United States are legally obligated to pay part of their annual property-tax bill on a monthly basis, including most of those who have ...
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Student debt can put a house out of reachSep 18, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Heads up for millennials and first-time home shoppers carrying student debt: New rules could make it tougher to qualify for a low down payment Federal Housi...
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What to do with asbestos sidingSep 18, 2015 1:00 am - Q. Our house has some kind of slate siding, and we've been told that it contains asbestos fibers. Would it be possible to wrap this siding with wire netting and cover th...
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Table reflects rejection of ornate Victorian designSep 17, 2015 6:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a picture of our Eastlake table that was given to us on our wedding day 58 years ago. Originally it belonged to my husband's grandmother in Wisconsin. It ...
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How to create a cohesive fall style in a three-season sunroomSep 16, 2015 6:00 am - Pardon the pun, but Kitty Olson was most definitely hooked the first time she spotted a hooked rug. Enthralled by the rooster-themed design, which she saw in a book she ...