Real Estate
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10 attractive cities that prove you can move overseas and live comfortably
Jun 03, 2018 1:07 am - Buying a home overseas is not only for the wealthy. In some cases, living abroad is cheaper than living in the United States. The U.S. government doesn't compile officia...
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Eight questions to consider before you buy a home abroad
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Foreclosure filing alone does not disqualify board memberJun 02, 2018 7:00 am - Q. One of the members of our condominium association's board is in the middle of a mortgage foreclosure action involving his unit. Is this owner eligible to serve on the...
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Advantages of natural lightJun 02, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I like natural light and thought I could save some electricity on lighting by installing a skylight or tubular skylight. Which type is better? A. Although the amount...
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Growing trend is to spend time outdoorsJun 02, 2018 6:00 am - The more recently an artist has been trained, the more current his or her thinking is when it comes to design and method. This applies to many areas of artistic endeavor...
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Many mortgage lenders wont finance vacant landJun 02, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Our bank doesn't want to give us a mortgage on a lot we want to buy. We're going to build a house there. What do you suggest? A. Yes, banks are reluctant to lend for ...
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What are qualified mortgages, and what purpose do they serve?Jun 02, 2018 6:00 am - In 2013, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act introduced the qualified mortgage concept, which was designed to eliminate the market abuses that ...
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Fashion-forward tile making an impression on walls, floorsJun 01, 2018 6:00 am - One of the oldest materials in home design is now trending like a hot newcomer. Home improvement magazines, design blogs and home renovation stores are featuring tile fo...
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Fannie, Freddie want to make mortgages easier for gig-economy workersJun 01, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - The two biggest sources of home-mortgage money in the country - investors Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - are quietly working on ways to make qualifying for a ...
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Addition to home makes bedroom illegalJun 01, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I nearly closed escrow on the sale of my home, but the deal fell through over a minor problem found by the buyer's home inspector. I own an old house with an added be...