But a few dozen properties that are too small or too rocky for conventional septic systems still use what are called overboard discharge systems, even as the state and town governments work to ...

One recommendation addressed the 2.5 million (their estimate) unregulated and uninspected “onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems,” commonly called septic tanks, which are scattered thro ...

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Conventional mortgages — those not guaranteed by any government agency — are by far the most popular option for borrowers. You can use them to both buy and refinance a house, and they're ...

Conventional loans come in all shapes and sizes and offer the flexibility to finance just about any real estate transaction, from purchasing your dream home to refinancing and renovating a multifamily ...

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How to revive an 18th-century upstate farmhouse without resorting to cliché? By pretending a made-up person lives there too. By Alice Newell-Hanson and Blaine Davis From a tiny French ...

Today’s home security options are more advanced than ever, offering incredible flexibility to customize your setup with motion sensors, outdoor cameras and comprehensive alarm systems.

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