Home Improvement
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- 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
- Window installation done right
- GFCI electrical outlets are lifesavers
- Double-hung windows on a Normandy?
- Condo 'passes financing' but is it structu...
- Excavation's the first step in deck building
- Beamed ceilings needn't make life uncomfor...
- Are architects becoming lazy?
- Backyard deck a perfect DIY project
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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
- Storm windows offer alternative to full re...
- Kitchen cabinets from scratch
- Is it time to upgrade your attic insulation?
- 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
- Should I paint roof to better match house?
- Home improvement gifts to make Mom's day
Mortgages
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- 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
- HUD aims to crack down on loan overcharges
- Option ARM loans aren't all bad
- Why good faith estimate needs overhaul
- Zillow Mortgage's major flaws
- Interest-only loans often sold on false pr...
- Seattle mortgage broker adopts U.K. model
- Despite lower jumbo rates, refi may be unwise
- Transparency is king in U.K. mortgage system
- No-down-payment mortgages still exist
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- Real estate rates slide on shaky job gains
- Stricter lending rules impact borrowers
- Are interest-only mortgages good for retir...
- Economy allays fears of huge home-price de...
- Fed tightens against housing bubble fears
- Jobs report puts mortgage rates in free-fall
- 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
- Jobs, economy to take spotlight at preside...
- Credit losses too large to recognize
- Insiders bank on more Fed interest-rate hikes
- Lenders wise to beef up default-risk reserves
- Future net worth depends on how home is fi...
Rentals
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- 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
- Got renter's insurance?
- New water heater? Not on landlord's dime
- Tenant: Splitting cost of new floor is unfair
- Overstay lease, pay 'exorbitant' charge
- $3,000 deposit should've been red flag
- Don't risk your security deposit
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- Creepy critters' removal falls on landlord...
- Delinquent renter makes eviction difficult
- Worst part of long-distance property owner...
- Dog dies but landlord won't return pet dep...
- Parking rules may violate tenant rights
- Landlord may have valid reason to evict li...
- $3,000 deposit should've been red flag
- 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...
- Tenant seeks payment for property repairs
- Tenants upset over mandatory renter's insu...
- Renters: Are you prepared for an emergency?
- What happens when landlord sells my home?
Buying & Selling
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- Staging home for sale worth the cost
- 'Termite' inspection is a misnomer
- Rid septic system of tree roots
- Common disputes between home buyers, sellers
- Caretaker's a lifesaver: How do I sell her...
- Don't let home inspector out of your sight
- Get rid of 'buyer's block'
- Don't rely on agent's choice for loan, tit...
- Home inspection nightmare: Attic access de...
- Must I contract with agent showing open ho...
- Not married? Buy home as tenants in common
- Repair credit best for fixing home defects
- Sellers who haggle over commission pay less
- Why won't my mobile home sell?
- Is $30K salary enough to afford Miami?
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- New real estate rule thwarts investor's ta...
- New home's cracked concrete a nightmare to...
- Home for sale: Rose garden not included
- Home buyer's deposit check cashed too early
- REO bank: When will you accept my offer?
- Reverse mortgages gain in popularity
- Real estate excluded from living trust cau...
- Religious group begs city to reconsider zo...
- 'Drive by' appraisal shortchanges homeowne...
- Tax pinch of 100-acre land sale
- Seller's plan to avoid short sale may be i...
- Punk rocker vies for real estate investmen...
- Home sellers poised to enjoy spring real e...
- Unmarried couple seeks $500,000 home-sale...
- Sound advice would have guaranteed real es...
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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- Paid off home, now how to get title?
- Selling home in '07 requires new approach
- 2009 may be best year to sell off rentals,...
- Are 'ranch condos' good investments for em...
- Rent now, buy later in Dallas
- Something about this home purchase stinks
- Does soldier qualify for $250K tax break?
- Paying off home equity loan easier said th...
- Bathtub preservationists speak up
- Is capital gains tax owed on sale of inher...
- When can my rental become my dream home?
- Twentysomething on fast track to real esta...
- Best reverse mortgage funded by family
- IRS rule makes it easier to swap property
- Buyer agents: Don't make this mistake
Home Reference Guides
Browse our How-To-Guide Book and our Home Defect Guide to find answers to some common household problems.