Lifestyle Stories from November 17, 2012 (Change date)
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Buyers are working through inventory of homesNov 24, 2012 9:41 pm - The real estate market over the past year has changed, and it is changing dramatically for the better in many suburbs, a local broker says. In the Fox Valley, and more s...
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Most of the time, profits on a home sale are not taxedNov 17, 2012 4:30 am - Q. How old do you have to be to qualify for that homesellers tax break? Also, what is the legal age to become a senior citizen? 55, 62, 65? This is always confusing. A. ...
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New Orleans streetcar line to get Super Bowl debutNov 18, 2012 6:52 am - NEW ORLEANS — With the Super Bowl less than three months away, New Orleans is rushing to lay streetcar tracks through one of its busiest corridors to connect by trolley ...
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Metalsmiths combine art and inventionNov 24, 2012 9:41 pm - Architectural metalsmith Chris Rand fired up a blowtorch at the Ivy Arts Studio in Minneapolis and transformed cold, hard metal into intricate ginkgo leaves. The leaves ...
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Radon is in all homes, but not at elevated levelsNov 17, 2012 4:00 am - A friend recently asked that I write about radon gas in the home and how it can affect the sale of real estate. Here is my experience with radon and radon testing: Radon...
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Spacious Inverness ranch leaves a lasting impressionNov 17, 2012 3:35 am - Those who are searching for one-level living need to search no more. This beautiful brick ranch home on more than 2 acres in Inverness’ premium McIntosh subdivision is i...
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Keep association matters off your employer’s emailNov 17, 2012 3:25 am - Q. Is it a good idea for a board member of an association to communicate about association matters using their employer’s email? A. A board member should generally not c...
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In many cases, homeowners are the ones abusing reverse mortgagesNov 17, 2012 2:30 pm - The home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) is one of the best-engineered financial tools of our generation, designed to meet a wide spectrum of senior needs, from repair...
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Dishes are everyday earthenware, not fine chinaNov 24, 2012 9:41 pm - Q. My daughter inherited some dishes from her grandmother. The pattern is “May Flower” by Vernon Kilns and she has a service for eight with extra pieces such as a gravy ...
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