Real Estate
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Why home buying was a bust for many African Americans during the boom
Nov 01, 2015 5:48 am - By now, it is no secret that the housing bust hit black homebuyers harder than whites. But a surprising new study shows that many new black homeowners also lost substant...
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Millennials' top competition for condos might be their parents
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It's better for millennials to buy than rent - but not for long
Nov 01, 2015 5:48 am - Is it better to rent or buy? It's an old parlor game and, in recent years, a source of frustration for young workers. Low interest rates and home prices knocked down fro...
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Find water's entry point to basement before attempting fixNov 01, 2015 1:00 am - Q. I inherited an old house that was built by my great-grandparents in the 1920s. Under the front porch is the old coal cellar. During a heavy rainstorm, water gets into...
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A dreamy boho bed requires a conscious effortOct 31, 2015 1:00 am - Decorating is about two things: style and comfort. Nowhere in your house are these two considerations more important than in the bedroom. Comfort in the bedroom means ge...
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Condo board can cap number of leasesOct 31, 2015 1:00 am - Q. Our townhouse association is considering revising the declaration to establish a maximum cap on the number of units that can be leased in the complex. According to ou...
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Artificial firelogs reasonable substitute for firewoodOct 31, 2015 1:00 am - Q. We enjoy burning our masonry fireplace, but dislike the mess of using firewood. We saw boxes of artificial firelogs on sale. Are they a reasonable alternative to fire...
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Most strategic times to buy a homeOct 31, 2015 12:01 am - A recent study by RealtyTrac reveals the best times to buy a home and close a sale transaction. The study found the best month to close on the purchase of a home is Octo...
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The white-hot color of 2016Oct 30, 2015 6:00 am - Drumroll, please. Benjamin Moore's 2016 Color of the Year was officially announced this month: Simply White. Huh? With memories of the earthy Marsala (Pantone's 2015 Col...
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How to properly maintain your fireplaceOct 30, 2015 1:01 am - Don't you dare try to light a fire in your fireplace until you have had it inspected, cleaned and repaired! Every year, many people lose their homes and worse from chimn...