All Stories from May 23, 2014 (Change date)
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Let the family room's purpose drive its designMay 23, 2014 12:01 am - Raji Radhakrishnan, founding and principal designer at Raji RM & Associates, was the guest recently on Post staff writer Jura Koncius' Home Front online chat. Here is an...
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No more civility in politicsMay 23, 2014 12:01 am - No more civility in politics Why is it that the voters of today respond to negative campaigning? The Mr. Nasties of the world have taken over. Civility and winning ...
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Don't find yourself in real hot water - maintain your water heaterMay 23, 2014 12:01 am - The most common type of water heater still is the tank, even though tankless water heaters are becoming more and more common, especially in new homes. The tank-type wate...
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Neighborhood spotlight focuses on Greenwood PlaceMay 23, 2014 12:01 am - When Martha and Mark Germano relocated from Michigan to the Chicago area, they knew they wanted to live in Arlington Heights. At one time they had lived in town near Rec...
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More homebuyers using real estate 'escalators'May 23, 2014 12:01 am - Q. Home sales in our area are very strong, and many buyers are getting in bidding wars for the property they want to purchase. We already have lost out on two homes that...
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Leaky basement was masked by fresh paintMay 23, 2014 12:01 am - Q. We bought our home about a year ago, and no one disclosed the water seepage in the basement. The concrete walls were freshly painted when we were in escrow, but now t...
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Condos becoming FHA no-lending zonesMay 23, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - For young first-time buyers, people with modest down payment cash, or seniors who want to tap their equity using a reverse mortgage, it's a growing problem:...
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Listing 'as is' limits mortgage possibilitiesMay 23, 2014 12:01 am - Q. When a house is listed "as is, seller guarantees nothing" what does that really mean? Does it legally release the seller from all liability? Also, is it a good way to...
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