Real Estate
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Rugs find their place on patios, porchesJul 09, 2017 6:00 am - It can add just the right splash of color to a patio. It can make a small urban terrace seem larger. It invites guests to linger in an outdoor seating area. Often made o...
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Preventing water accumulation on linoleum floorJul 09, 2017 6:00 am - Q. We have a cabin in northern Vermont that we built in 1990. It is on a cement slab with linoleum flooring over half the floor and indoor/outdoor carpeting over the res...
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Sharing peace and quiet with the neighborsJul 09, 2017 6:00 am - Living solo in an apartment in Northwest Washington, D.C., Ellen Ruina yearned for a country home where she could garden and enjoy the outdoors. "But as a single person,...
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Frequently asked questions about HECM reverse mortgagesJul 08, 2017 6:00 am - I frequently get questions from homeowners about HECM reverse mortgages, which is not surprising - HECMs are complicated and meet a wide variety of homeowner needs. Furt...
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A board can prohibit laundry equipmentJul 08, 2017 6:00 am - Q. The board of our association is revising the rules, none of which have yet gone into effect. For decades owners have been allowed to add a washer and dryer to their u...
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How to get your start in real estateJul 08, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Is it possible to start a real estate career part time? I have a good office job, but meeting the bills would be much easier with more income, and I do like houses. A...
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CFPB cracks down on 'credit-repair' companiesJul 07, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - You've almost certainly seen or heard pitches for "credit repair" services promising to clean up your credit problems, reduce your debt, or even raise your ...
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Neighborhood profile: Woodland GreenJul 07, 2017 6:00 am - Patty and Joe Bologna lived in a large home on an acre in Spring Grove where the upkeep consumed a lot of their time. They considered downsizing when they came across th...
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Copper piping cited by gas companyJul 07, 2017 6:00 am - Q. We just bought a home that was built in the 1950s. The property has been very well maintained, so we decided not to waste money on a home inspection. Now it seems we ...
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Dolley Madison: The White House's first power hostessJul 07, 2017 6:00 am - Sometimes, thoughtful decor, elegant tableware and gracious entertaining can come together into something truly powerful. An exhibit in New York argues that Dolley Madis...