Real Estate
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How to properly insulate your homeNov 06, 2015 12:01 am - We all know that we need to have insulation in our attics for comfort and energy efficiency. But how much do we need? And how do we add more? Let me help you figure this...
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A ballroom ghost and a squad of spiritsNov 06, 2015 12:00 am - Maybe you don't believe in ghosts or evil spirits. The folks mentioned in this column, though, definitely do. Q. Have you ever heard of a ghost called Resurrection Mary?...
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Buying new home without a home inspectionNov 06, 2015 12:00 am - Q: We recently bought a model home in a new subdivision. The builder is using it as an office and will be renting it from us for one more year, until most of the remaini...
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Appraisal 'adjustments' can cause troubleNov 06, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Whether you're a homebuyer, seller or looking to refinance, you probably know the crucial importance of appraisals: They can limit the amount of mortgage mo...
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Schaumburg demolishes house to clear way for new businessNov 05, 2015 12:00 am - Contractors took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather Thursday to make quick work of a village-owned ranch house in Schaumburg that's making way for a potential ne...
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Time to step up your seasonal decorNov 04, 2015 10:00 pm - After warm summer breezes fleetingly say goodbye, fall enters the scene with all her beautiful harvests and sunburst colors. For many, it is an opportunity to look forwa...
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Paint colors can inspire DIY projectNov 04, 2015 10:00 pm - Inspiration can come from a can of paint. Take a look at the paint chips in a home improvement store and just read off the names for fun. Close your eyes and imagine wha...
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Bartlett rejects proposed downtown video gambling bistroNov 04, 2015 12:00 am - After months of scrutiny from residents and Bartlett's plan commission, a proposal for what would have been the town's 10th video gambling establishment was voted down T...
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Arlington Heights gives developer more time for International Plaza overhaulNov 04, 2015 12:00 am - The developer working on the long-awaited redevelopment of International Plaza in Arlington Heights has until to the end of 2016 to finalize plans for the center, which ...
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Further review ordered for Naperville townhouse planNov 04, 2015 12:00 am - Naperville has once again put the brakes on a proposed development that could bring townhouses to a 3-acre unincorporated area north of Ogden Avenue. A version of a pla...