Real Estate
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Don't bank on 'as-is' disclosureMar 26, 2017 6:00 am - Q. We bought our home from a bank that had foreclosed on the property, and they provided no disclosure statement of defects. They said the home was being sold "as is" an...
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Missing cover for electrical box could be expensive fixMar 26, 2017 5:00 am - Q. My mother's condo is about 30 years old. The electrical box has a cover that has fallen off. The box says it is Westinghouse Model No. 16-30AFNASN. The approximate di...
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This comfy, cushioned cubby is an inviting, cozy workspaceMar 25, 2017 6:00 am - It's a quiet but cozy workspace, designed to promote focus and creativity while providing an alternative to a traditional desk or office. It's also a bright pink cubby c...
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Your dining room dilemmas, solvedMar 25, 2017 6:00 am - New York designer and author Katie Ridder, whose ideas for dining rooms were featured in a cover story for The Washington Post's Local Living section, joined staff write...
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Is board required to identify owners who are fined?Mar 25, 2017 6:00 am - Q. We had a board meeting last week and moved into open session to make motions on issues, like owner rules violations, that were discussed during executive session. Do ...
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Inherited lake house causes waves between siblingsMar 25, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Six siblings inherited a lake house in 1986. It has been enjoyed by all families for years. However, now there is a need for extensive improvements. No one wants to p...
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Skylights have evolved through the yearsMar 25, 2017 5:00 am - Using natural light to illuminate a room via skylights is hardly a new concept. Even the ancient Romans used roof openings to add drama to their architecture, such as th...
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A different way for homeowners to raise funds: the point systemMar 25, 2017 1:00 am - Recently a reader made me aware of a new way homeowners can use their homes to raise money. Instead of pledging their homes as collateral for a loan - the familiar mortg...
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Are you paying unseen add-on fees for your appraisal?Mar 24, 2017 7:00 am - WASHINGTON - Are you getting fleeced on appraisal charges when you buy a house or refinance? Could you be paying as much as double what the appraiser is receiving for ac...
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Upgrades and options personalize a new homeMar 24, 2017 6:00 am - A model home is often dressed to the nines showing thousands of dollars of options and upgrades to look its best. Although buyers may flip over the rustic hardwood fl...