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Dian Hymer: Real Estate and Personal Finance

When to allow buyers to move in early

Mon, Aug 15, 2011 | 0 Comments

Sellers can protect themselves if closing is delayedIt's unusual for buyers to move into a home they're... more

• Open-house strategies that work
• 'Urgency' sells homes
• Loan contingency protects buyers from mortgage SNAFUs

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Paul Bianchina: Handy at Home

4 best oscillating tools for remodelers

Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 0 Comments

Sanding, cutting, scraping made easyOscillating tools are interesting little guys, and you may have... more

• De-scuff your hardwood floors
• Top reasons to let contractor handle permits
• Dig holes like the pros

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Barry Stone: The Inspector is in the House

Why won't downstairs room warm up?

Tue, Aug 16, 2011 | 0 Comments

Subarea vents may be the problemDEAR BARRY: We have a problem heating the family room on the lower floor... more

• Don't take electrical wiring into your own hands
• Home inspector understates roof problems
• 3 reasons your toilet's backed up

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Bill and Kevin Burnett: Sweat Equity

Deck maintenance in 4 easy steps

Wed, Aug 17, 2011 | 0 Comments

Tips for tackling mildew, UV exposureQ: Our redwood deck is looking pretty sad. It's time for a... more

• Hardwood floor installation musts
• Use tiles to cover popcorn ceilings?
• 8 steps to fixing a leaky faucet

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Jack M. Guttentag: The Mortgage Professor

New Mortgage Rules Disadvantage the Already Disadvantaged

Mon, Aug 22, 2011 | 0 Comments

Under new rules, borrowers who can qualify only for mortgages with relatively liberal repayment provisions... more

• Why More Loans Are Not Being Refinanced
• How to Lock in Your Rate
• FHA Right to Tighten Rules, but Congress Wrong

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