Lifestyle Stories from February 9, 2011 (Change date)
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Builder offering deal to compete with short salesFeb 10, 2011 10:34 am - In an effort to compete with the short sales and foreclosures that seem to be getting the most attention from prospective homebuyers, Gerstad Builders is sweetening the ...
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Psychology of color is helpful in choosing interior paint schemesFeb 11, 2011 8:59 pm - Skillful interior decorating is largely an artistic endeavor, but there’s some science involved as well, and none more important than the psychology of color. “Color psy...
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Government backs off plan to prohibit transfer feesFeb 10, 2011 10:38 am - WASHINGTON — Thousands of homeowners associations and condominiums around the country just sidestepped a potentially costly problem: Earlier this month, a federal agency...
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Builder offering custom Naperville homes for less than $300KFeb 11, 2011 8:49 am - If you’re thinking about building the home of your dreams in prestigious Naperville, award-winning William Ryan Homes offers you the opportunity to build a custom home s...
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How will suburban 'Idol' contestants fare in Hollywood?Feb 11, 2011 9:22 pm - Last year at this time, Lee DeWyze was just another contestant, trying to stand out from the hundreds of singers sent through to Hollywood by “American Idol.” After the ...
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Bring a little Hollywood to your cribFeb 10, 2011 10:34 am - Most of us can only dream of living in glitzy Beverly Hills or Malibu, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a few hints from Hollywood for our homes. With home decorating...
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Federal funds stimulate affordable housing constructionFeb 10, 2011 10:32 am - The Illinois Housing Development Authority announced federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds have enabled the start of construction and rehabilitation of ne...
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Condo residents should inform themselves before crying foulFeb 10, 2011 10:36 am - By Jordan Shifrin Last year a movie was released entitled “Dinner With Schmucks,” a not-so-funny comedy. A better idea would have been to film “Dinner With Schmucks Livi...
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Cumberland’s history make for a charming neighborhoodFeb 13, 2011 8:32 am - A mosaic of homes, mature trees and well-tended yards create a pretty picture in the Cumberland neighborhood of Des Plaines. Comprised of homes north of State Street, so...
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Michel Rostang’s Double-Chocolate Mousse CakeFeb 08, 2011 1:32 pm - ¼ pound bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped cup hot brewed espresso or strong brewed coffee 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature cup sugar 2 pi...
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