Real Estate
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Home design inspiration now found on InstagramJan 09, 2016 12:00 am - Instagram time is a daily ritual for many people in the design community who find inspiration and just plain entertainment from scrolling through endless vignettes, room...
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'The Big Short' reinforces a widespread misperceptionJan 08, 2016 11:00 pm - The highly rated movie "The Big Short" is about a few sharp operators who saw the financial crisis coming and decided to profit from their insight by shorting the privat...
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Another case of undisclosed defectsJan 08, 2016 10:00 am - Q. We bought our home about 6 months ago, and now we are stuck with a bundle of problems that were concealed by the sellers, dismissed by the agent, and overlooked by ou...
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Tips for taking care of your paintbrushesJan 08, 2016 9:01 am - The old saying "you get what you pay for" applies to a lot of our DIY tools. Paintbrushes are no exception. When you spend money on quality paintbrushes, you want to tak...
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Updated credit scoring could open window for more buyersJan 08, 2016 9:00 am - WASHINGTON - If you've been frustrated that the credit scoring system has prevented you from getting a home mortgage, 2016 could be a watershed year. Important changes a...
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Decluttering guru Marie Kondo is back with more 'life-changing magic'Jan 08, 2016 5:00 am - TOKYO — Just in time to make good on your New Year's vow to get organized, Marie Kondo, the self-described “crazy tidying fanatic” who has sparked the world with her joy...
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Common mistakes made on home renovation projectsJan 08, 2016 5:00 am - Home improvement projects can turn a house into a home. Homeowners plan scores of renovations to transform living spaces into rooms that reflect their personal tastes an...
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Goodwill website helps to place value on donationsJan 08, 2016 12:00 am - Donating an old couch or a working refrigerator can save you hundreds of dollars in taxes, but establishing its current value can be a tricky proposition. Q. We want to ...
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Painted Lakes featured in neighborhood profileJan 08, 2016 12:00 am - Fifteen years ago, Jodi and Jim King moved into a home in the Painted Lakes subdivision in Lake Villa, which is surrounded by natural beauty, open space and wetlands. "W...
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Things to consider before buying an investment propertyJan 07, 2016 5:00 am - Real estate can be an incredibly fruitful investment. Buying a property at the right time can provide investors with a substantial return when they decide to sell, and t...