Real Estate
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Stage is set for strong rise in housing growthApr 05, 2015 12:01 am - The key factors are now in place for exceptional growth in housing this year, it is reported by leading analysts and housing organizations. The economy started the year ...
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Let new homeowners make decision about roof replacementApr 05, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We are about to put our house on the market and would again value your advice. Our 15-year-old shingles have serious algae stains. I've read your columns and understa...
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Craving color to replace a gray and white kitchenApr 05, 2015 12:00 am - Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, joined The Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius recently on its Home Front online chat. Here is...
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Downsizing tips for empty-nestersApr 05, 2015 12:00 am - Life is a journey. Couples buy the big house when they start their families. But when their kids fly the coop, they're stuck with a too-big house that no longer meets th...
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Will the current explosion in sub-prime lending lead to another financial crisis?Apr 05, 2015 12:00 am - The hottest segment of the consumer loan market today is loans to consumers with poor credit, mostly for the purchase of automobiles or to pay credit card charges. Becau...
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Building an affordable solar water heating systemApr 05, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We have a large family and use much hot water. I cannot afford to have a solar water heating system installed, but I would like to make some type of solar water heate...
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All eyes on Wrigley, Pepper Construction for Sunday's debutApr 04, 2015 7:30 am - Three generations of the Pepper family of Barrington have headed Pepper Construction Group — and they've all been Chicago Cubs fans. Founder Stanley F. Pepper, who has s...
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For sale by ownerApr 04, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We are going to sell our house without using a broker. We are not in any hurry, but our family is growing and we could use a bigger house. My husband likes the idea o...
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Formal notice and a quorum of members needed for voting to take placeApr 04, 2015 12:00 am - Q. Our association holds town hall meetings from time to time with unit owners. These are gatherings that permit the board to chat with owners and bring them up to date ...
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Chores in bloom for outdoor services companyApr 04, 2015 12:00 am - "Honey Do" season is upon us! As the weather gradually improves, all of those tasks we conveniently ignored this winter because it was "too cold to do anything about it"...