Home Improvement
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- Deck railings become fun and exciting
- Termite damage a nightmare to fix
- Central heating's come a long way
- Toilets: the good, the bad, the ugly
- Miter saw great for DIY projects
- Dual-flush toilet sure to wow
- Condo owners disagree on dry rot repair
- Brick foundation prone to fail in major quake
- Earthquake retrofit begins in crawl space
- Eliminate heat loss through floors
- Power tools make house painting a cinch
- Best insulation for attic loft
- Composite decking not infallible
- Failed drywall tape common on new homes
- Want a fancier-looking room? Try wainscoting
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- Gas starter addition to old fireplace requ...
- Save money installing hardwood floors
- Best home fixes to reduce water bill
- Add some jazz to home's walks, driveways
- Central heating's come a long way
- Storm windows offer alternative to full re...
- Kitchen cabinets from scratch
- Is it time to upgrade your attic insulation?
- Home improvement gifts to make Mom's day
- Staining techniques bring out redwood shine
- No hope for noisy pipes
- Stained bathtub gets shine of a lifetime
- Backyard deck a perfect DIY project
- Douglas fir a versatile flooring material
- Sound dampening improves livability
Mortgages
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- Mortgage rates could dip before election
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- Can lender challenge loan data after closing?
- Some borrowers get more aid than others
- Prepay mortgage the smart way
- Falling prices can be bad for buyers
- Home loan documentation more vital than ever
- Don't be too quick to co-sign mortgage
- When shopping for mortgage, know how to ba...
- Credit pinch forces buyers to save
- Why do most lenders sell their mortgages?
- When mortgage is sold, strange things can...
- Best options for borrowers facing payment...
- Mortgage crisis drives home value of PMI
- Kill mortgage broker deception
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- Economy allays fears of huge home-price de...
- Fed tightens against housing bubble fears
- Jobs report puts mortgage rates in free-fall
- Real estate rates slide on shaky job gains
- Stricter lending rules impact borrowers
- Are interest-only mortgages good for retir...
- Jobs, economy to take spotlight at preside...
- Credit losses too large to recognize
- Insiders bank on more Fed interest-rate hikes
- Why do most lenders sell their mortgages?
- Why 'silent' second mortgages are so risky
- Mortgage rates expected to rise on job report
- Best mortgages in today's market
- Trailing market's wild ride this week
- All roads lead to real estate cooldown
Rentals
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- Can whistleblowing rental manager be fired?
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- Landlord, I'm baaaaaaaaaack!
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- Tenant doomed after pest-control accident
- Worries mount when renting to minor
- Landlord fears lawsuit for reporting child...
- Tenant suffers damages in plumbing remodel
- Employer willing to buy out tenant's lease
- Would-be tenant has specific parking needs
- Can landlord abruptly declare 'no pets' po...
- Tenants pressure landlord to change smokin...
- What happens when landlord sells my home?
- Don't expect landlord to aid immigration s...
- Put part-time rental cash in your pocket
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- Can whistleblowing rental manager be fired?
- Creepy critters' removal falls on landlord...
- Delinquent renter makes eviction difficult
- Worst part of long-distance property owner...
- $3,000 deposit should've been red flag
- Dog dies but landlord won't return pet dep...
- Parking rules may violate tenant rights
- Landlord may have valid reason to evict li...
- Low rent at risk if apartment building sells
- Renting vs. owning: The good, the bad, the...
- Dog's carpet accident could cost thousands...
- Disabled tenant wants larger unit at reduc...
- Renters: Are you prepared for an emergency?
- Tenant seeks payment for property repairs
- Tenants upset over mandatory renter's insu...
Buying & Selling
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- Buried gas line nothin' but trouble
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- Don't forfeit home because of back taxes
- Purchase offers are for buyers to decide
- Smoking, partying missing from disclosures
- Sellers: Don't blame us for wall rot
- Do rules favor pre-foreclosure buyers?
- Home buyers confused by listing lingo
- Survey: New-home buyers more satisfied in...
- Inspector's discovery is huge red flag
- Couple feels guilty buying FSBO
- Common ways sellers fudge their listings
- Buyers learn of flood problem too late
- Buy at your own risk
- Buyers avoid ruin with 'smart ownership'
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- Previous home sale affects real estate taxes
- Slab disclosure comes back to haunt seller
- Real estate appraisal a hard road for newbies
- Last-ditch ways to sell your home
- Foreclosed home's strange surprise
- Three-year plan to rescue house, ex-hubby...
- Time heals real estate tax dilemma
- Major advantages of a revocable living trust
- Bankruptcy sale causes rift with real-esta...
- Save money when building, renovating real...
- Ex-husband lays claim to $250,000 home-sal...
- Get personal finances in shape for '07
- Home insurer won't fix existing roof damage
- Common disputes between home buyers, sellers
- Home-improvement receipts add up to tax sa...
Investing & Personal Finance
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- Where to stash short-term cash?
- Relief in mortgage forgiveness, PMI deduction
- Next-generation housewares do more, pollut...
- IRS rule makes it easier to swap property
- How do I transfer condo title into trust?
- REO bank: When will you accept my offer?
- Upside-down homeowners thrown lifeline
- Avoid problems with home-improvement contr...
- Buyer's remorse hits after permit fraud u...
- Tips for buying at foreclosure auction
- Gifting home may cut Medicaid benefits
- Best reverse mortgage funded by family
- Homes are tougher to sell when vacant
- Don't refinance for the wrong reasons
- Teardowns don't always make economic sense
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- Are 'ranch condos' good investments for em...
- Rent now, buy later in Dallas
- Paid off home, now how to get title?
- Selling home in '07 requires new approach
- 2009 may be best year to sell off rentals,...
- Bathtub preservationists speak up
- Is capital gains tax owed on sale of inher...
- Something about this home purchase stinks
- Does soldier qualify for $250K tax break?
- Paying off home equity loan easier said th...
- Best reverse mortgage funded by family
- IRS rule makes it easier to swap property
- Buyer agents: Don't make this mistake
- I'm 'cutting' my asking price
- When can my rental become my dream home?
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