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The Home Search
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Written by Kari Richardson, Special to the Chicago Tribune
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Imagine that you are an eager home hunter who can't believe your luck. The newly listed property you are touring exceeds all the criteria on your wish list: It's sparkling clean with every amenity you desire. The price is right, too.
But you step outside to take in the surroundings. It's pickup time at the busy grade school across the street, which is next to a cemetery. Beyond the back deck, there's a tangle of overhead power lines, but you still are able to see and hear the roar of planes circling before they land at a nearby airport.
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Manage your Home Investment
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Written by Leslie Mann
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Anchor a stairway with an antique cast-iron newel post. Dress a window with vintage schoolhouse maps instead of shades. Turn a jettisoned apothecary cabinet into a bathroom vanity. Adorn walls with mantels from previous lives.Use those tips and many more from "Extraordinary Interiors: Decorating with Architectural Salvage & Antiques" by Brian Coleman, and everything old is new again.
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Your Credit
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Written by Joanne Cleaver
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It can take 12 weeks or more to tidy up your credit to get the best mortgage rate with the least hassle. Get started with this countdown.
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Refinancing
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Written by ForSaleByOwner staff
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Sometimes it makes sense to refinance. Sometimes it does not. It depends on your financial goals. For instance, wanting to lower your interest rate and/or payment are good reasons to refinance, but there are other factors to consider. Here are a few factors to consider. |
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The Home Search
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Written by ForSaleByOwner Staff
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Four American homeowners put their pricing prowess to the test in the ForSaleByOwner.com "Is Your House Priced Right?" contest. They gave it their best shot and then compared their pricing rationales to those of the professional appraisals commissioned by ForSaleByOwner.com. Keep reading for the pricing stories of:
Matt Townsend's unusual 16-acre spread in central Delaware
Jean Feingold's vintage bungalow in Gainesville, FL
Nate Towne's contemporary split-level in suburban Madison, WI
Yetta Levitt's waterfront home in Nokomis, FL
Each winner received:
- A $1,000 home improvement gift card
- A $669 listing package with ForSaleByOwner.com
- A free appraisal to find out what your house is really worth
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