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Tom Murray, whose films focused on gay Americans, dies at 65 - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

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Tom Murray, whose films focused on gay Americans, dies at 65
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
A native of Woodstock, Ill., the 65-year-old Murray was a home inspector who began making movies in 2004. The former Peace Corps volunteer, cab driver, ...

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Flush with facts - Toronto Sun

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Flush with facts
Toronto Sun
Rob Parker, a registered home inspector with the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors and certified home inspector with the American Society of Home ...

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“Consumer Protection With Home Inspection” Law Impacts Homebuyers - Earthtimes

Google Home Inspector News - Fri, 07/30/2010 - 10:45

Earthtimes

“Consumer Protection With Home Inspection” Law Impacts Homebuyers
Earthtimes
“HUD counseling programs will help homebuyers seek the right qualifications in a professional home inspector. There are no universal qualifications within ...

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About the House: Words, phrases and smart-thinking at home - Sturgis Journal

Google Home Inspector News - Fri, 07/30/2010 - 03:07

About the House: Words, phrases and smart-thinking at home
Sturgis Journal
... using those sharp tools About the House. Rob Kinsey has been a licensed builder for 25 years and is a home inspector with more than 15 years of experience.

The cost of walking away from a mortgage

Chicago Tribune Real Estate News - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 23:00
Owing more on your mortgage than your house is worth may seem like a bad investment. But the alternative, choosing to default on your mortgage even if you can afford the monthly payments, will take a significant toll on your credit rating.


Alsip: A starter spot where families tend to stay

Chicago Tribune Real Estate News - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 23:00
Alsip's housing options, low taxes and easy commute lure residents

On a recent sweltering day, the Aquatic Park in Alsip was packed with kids and adults splashing in the pool and soaking up the sun.


When it comes to online real estate photos, the devil is in the details

Chicago Tribune Real Estate News - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 23:00
It was difficult to pick out the worst no-no in a recent set of photos posted with a Chicago condo listing.


Churchill Club visitors can sample resort lifestyle

Chicago Tribune Real Estate News - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 23:00
Churchill Club, a family-oriented clubhouse development in Oswego, will offer free lunches on the last Saturday of July and August for those who want to sample the resort lifestyle at the community and view two new Arlington Series models.


The door's always open

Chicago Tribune Real Estate News - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 23:00
Pros and cons of buying the model home

When Karen and Aneil Mishra home-shopped in Okemos, Mich., in 2009, they restricted their search to new houses to minimize the effects of mold and dust on their family's allergies. But they didn't want to endure months of construction, which they had done for their last house in North Carolina.


Hawks player buys condo downtown

Chicago Tribune Real Estate News - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 23:00
Chicago Blackhawks right winger Marian Hossa has paid $2.35 million for a three-bedroom, 3,940-square-foot condo unit in a Streeterville high-rise.


Can landlord use prepaid rent to pay for tenants' damage?

Chicago Tribune Real Estate News - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 23:00
Q: The rental market in my city is tight, and it's common for applicants to offer many months' prepaid rent as an incentive for landlords to rent to them. I accepted six months' rent from a couple who signed a year's lease, then left after a few months. The damage they left behind was more than the security deposit could cover. Can I use the balance of the prepaid rent to make up the difference?


Real Estate Matters: Inherited townhouse causes sibling divide

Chicago Tribune Real Estate News - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 15:13
Q My sister and I inherited a town home when our father died last year. A Realtor has estimated the current value to be about $160,000, with no mortgage on the property. The will stated that we each get half of the property. The town home has been for sale on and off since April 2009. We've had three contracts on it, but all have fallen through because the buyers really did not have the money.


Tips to make a home ready for sale - Helium

Google Home Inspector News - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 21:21

Tips to make a home ready for sale
Helium
Hire a reputable home inspector to look over your home so you are aware of all the potential problems. Don't just gloss over the repairs, but truly fix what ...
Free home buying and selling advice in "How To" booksMidland Free Press

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Voters may be asked to OK tax on banks

Chicago Tribune Real Estate News - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 17:18
Aldermen seek transfer fees from financial institutions that take a home through foreclosure

Chicago voters would be asked to decide whether the city should make banks pay transfer taxes when they take a home through foreclosure under a proposal approved Wednesday by a key City Council committee.


“Consumer Protection With Home Inspection” Law Impacts Homebuyers - RealEstateRama (press release)

Google Home Inspector News - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 13:12

“Consumer Protection With Home Inspection” Law Impacts Homebuyers
RealEstateRama (press release)
... new law to be very valuable to buyers. “HUD counseling programs will help homebuyers seek the right qualifications in a professional home inspector. ...

Is your drywall dangerous? - Stock Markets Review

Google Home Inspector News - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 12:07

Is your drywall dangerous?
Stock Markets Review
If you are buying a new home, it is important you hire a qualified home inspector to check for any problems, not just the drywall. ...

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Granite Construction Inspections Announces Richard Overton of Cardiff by the ... - PR Web (press release)

Google Home Inspector News - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 01:44

Granite Construction Inspections Announces Richard Overton of Cardiff by the ...
PR Web (press release)
... and InterNachi, a home inspector organization focused on technical skills and business management with a wealth of online resources. ...

Home prices tick up 1.3% in May

Chicago Tribune Real Estate News - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 23:00
It was the second straight monthly increase, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller index of 20 U.S. cities, but experts warn it is not likely to last. Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco are among the gainers.

Home prices posted strong gains in May as a federal stimulus program boosted sales. But many experts predict the housing market to soften this year as the effects of government support wane.


Proposal asks Chicago residents to 'out' vacant buildings

Chicago Tribune Real Estate News - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 23:00
Unable to keep tabs on every vacant, untended building within Chicago, the city may be getting ready to ask neighborhood residents for help, and they'll get paid for their efforts.


It isn't easy being green - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

Google Home Inspector News - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 15:22

Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

It isn't easy being green
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
... don't hear much about it because it's basically unattainable unless you're very, very wealthy,” says Mike Jordan, a home inspector and green verifier. ...

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