Real Estate Mailbag

One man's Guggenheim, another man's toilet
Unconventional design is like an architectural RorschachArrol GellnerInman News®Way
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Neighborhood social networking site taking off
Launched in October, Nextdoor is up and running in more than 2,000 communitiesSteve
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Landlord may object to tenant subletting to tourists
Rent it RightJanet PortmanInman News®Q: I rent an apartment in a great location
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Replacing a toilet fill valve
New product makes adjustments easier, eliminates corrosion concernsPaul BianchinaInman
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When do late-payment fees become 'excessive'?
Tenants shocked by bill nearly equal to monthly rentRobert GriswoldInman News®Q:
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Why bad roofs make lenders cringe
REThink Real EstateTara-Nicholle NelsonInman News®Q: Why is it so difficult
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Pros' tips for installing grab bars
Never rip them out of the wall againBill and Kevin BurnettInman News®Q: As
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Home staging on a budget
Know which items to pack away and when to leave the shower curtain openTom KellyInman
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3 ways to turn your 'quirks' into strengths
Book Review: 'Better Than Normal: How What Makes You Different Can Make You
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Homeowners fined $7K for backyard apartment
Are previous seller, inspector liable for failing to disclose unpermitted addition?Barry
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Renters complicate condo financing
Fannie, Freddie, FHA spooked by association foreclosuresBenny KassInman News®DEAR
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8 things to know about buying a home today
Use mortgage preapproval to your advantageDian HymerInman News®The home-sale
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4 traits of happy homeowners
Mood of the MarketTara-Nicholle NelsonInman News®If someone were to chart it,
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Overcoming challenges of borrower-ordered appraisals
A better way to shop for mortgagesJack GuttentagInman News®Editor's note: This
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Building a pondless water feature
Child safety, low maintenance among benefitsPaul BianchinaInman News®There's
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