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Figure financing
Throughout this year and last, financial consultant Jim Stoops of the Naperville office of Charles Schwab has come away impressed by many of the 60-, 70- and even 80-year-old individuals he has counseled. These are people who decades ago took on mortgages...Tags: Grass Valley (Nevada, California), Real Estate, Condos and Houses, Rentals, Services and Shopping
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Before You List
People sell their homes for many reasons, from wanting to find a bigger or smaller place, to being relocated. And once the decision to sell is made, most people are eager to get the show on the road and leap in. But now, more than ever, preparation is...Tags: Real Estate Agents, Career and Workplace, Employers, Finance, Property
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Two new websites can help buyers save on closing costs and mortgages
One of the problems with new Internet-based ventures is that they often lack critical mass. Jeff Lazerson, a Laguna Niguel mortgage broker, found that out firsthand. Lazerson had a great idea: a website that would allow home buyers to hunt anonymously...Tags: Consumers, Laguna Niguel (Orange, California), Washington (U.S. state), Real Estate Sellers, Real Estate Buyers
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Asbestos-backed flooring does not have to be disclosed
Question: I bought a home several months ago and had it inspected. But in my opinion the home inspector missed an important defect. One room has old-looking vinyl flooring that I recently discovered has asbestos in the backing. I realize that the...Tags: Metal and Mineral, Building Material, Homes
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Advice about wet lawn raises question of liability
Question: We bought our first house and hired a home inspector before signing the contract. During the inspection, my husband noticed a wet spot in the yard and pointed this out. The inspector said it was probably due to the recent rain and advised us not...Tags: Plumbing, Homes
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Builders likely to offer incentives after federal tax credits expire
With the April 30 deadline looming, home buyers need to get a move on if they hope to qualify for the federal tax credits of $8,000 for first-timers or $6,500 for owners wishing to move up. But even if you don't have a binding contract in place by the...Tags: State Budgets, Riverside (Riverside, California), Inventories, California, Brookfield Homes Corporation
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Above and beyond the home inspection
Mice, mold and leaking bathtubs are among the last discoveries homebuyers want to make after moving into a new home. But that's exactly what a client of Oakland, Calif.-based financial planner Cathy Curtis found shortly after closing. "The first week she...Tags: Condos and Houses, Real Estate, Painting, Rentals, Arts and Culture
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Jewelry stolen in second forced entry burglary this week
TribLocal - Downers Grove » NewsMore than $7,500 in jewelry was stolen from a Downers Grove home after an intruder pried open a back window and ransacked the place, Downers …... -
Naperville announces second phase of energy savings program
TribLocal - Naperville » NewsNaperville residents looking to save money on utility bills through more can again apply for help through the city. Naperville’s Home Energy Savings Program will …... -
CLC prepares for environmentally-friendly future with ‘green’ workshops
TribLocal - Gurnee » NewsAs more people express interest in “going green,” the College of Lake County has prepared for an onslaught of interest in environmentally-friendly classes, including a …... -
Final forum has fireworks
Fireworks erupted at the conclusion of the final forum in the 2010 City Council race when Mayor Pro Tem Toni Iseman castigated Emanuel Patrascu for a quote by him on an election flier, which she said was a lie. Iseman was referring to a flier for which...Tags: State Budgets, Music, Architecture, Entertainment, Water Pollution
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Green Inspections
As the green revolution enters the mainstream market, more people are becoming familiar with environmentally sustainable products. With gas prices on the rise, energy efficiency has become a major priority for consumers. Global changes have led us to seek...Tags: Consumers, Energy Saving, Housing Industry, Politics, Accounting and Auditing
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