All Stories from July 20, 2013 (Change date)
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Desert deals heat up in ArizonaJul 20, 2013 5:00 am - PHOENIX — Winter turns the Valley of the Sun into a destination, luring visitors from colder climates around the world to the warmth of the desert. Once the searing heat...
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The SoapboxJul 20, 2013 5:00 am - Seeking justice for Gabby: We join police in hoping the banners placed at this weekend’s Alpine Fest in Lake Zurich call attention to the unsolved 2011 hit-and-run that...
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Odd shaped spoon device has unusual useJul 20, 2013 5:00 am - Q. I found this piece while going through old stuff in a deceased relative's house. It caught my eye because it looked to be silver. I have no idea what it might be. My ...
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Houseboat neighbors enjoy views, commutes, camaraderieJul 20, 2013 4:56 am - The view from David Murray’s home in Washington is among the best in the city, a panorama of the Washington Channel bookended by the army’s Fort McNair and the Washingto...
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Fee paid to real estate brokers varies by regionJul 20, 2013 12:30 am - Q. I would like to know what the commission rate is for sellers? A. If you want to know what brokers charge, you’ll have to ask them. There is no standard or legal commi...
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Mortgage are underappreciated, and often misunderstoodJul 20, 2013 12:29 am - The standard mortgage contract in the U.S. today calls for full repayment of the balance over the term with equal monthly payments of principal and interest. For example...
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A condo board can buy bulk high-speed Internet serviceJul 20, 2013 12:19 am - Q. The board of our condominium association is considering entering into a bulk high-speed Internet service contract for all units. I don’t want the service, and I certa...
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Recess lighting can overheat attic insulationJul 20, 2013 12:00 am - Q. I recently moved to Camarillo, Calif., and bought a condo. We have recess lighting in the kitchen and bathrooms. In the attic, the insulation around the recess lighti...
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A comfortable kitchen prepared using universal designJul 20, 2013 12:00 am - When considering the most comfortable spot in the home, the kitchen probably isn’t the first room that comes to mind. But the heart of the home has come a long way in th...
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Architect's contemporary suburban home gets off tractJul 20, 2013 12:00 am - Kenneth Turner travels all over the world designing high-rise buildings. In fact, when he was an associate partner and design studio head for Chicago-based Skidmore, Ow...
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