Real Estate
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Baby boomers slow to make sensible home improvementsOct 04, 2015 1:01 am - As a major movement, aging in place didn't happen. At least, it hasn't developed in the manner that my industry initially imagined. I took a seminar training to become a...
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Removing stucco stains requires a soft-bristle touchOct 04, 2015 1:00 am - Q. We have enjoyed your column for many years. We're planning to sell our gorgeous "painted lady," a 1884 Victorian, after owning it for 40 years. We have stuccoed walls...
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Find a weekend renovation projectOct 03, 2015 7:00 am - Some home renovation projects require the expertise of professionals, but there also are many ways for homeowners to improve their homes without hiring a pro or spending...
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New life after Young House Love got oldOct 03, 2015 7:00 am - Last September, Sherry and John Petersik published an emotional post - aptly titled "FEEEEEELINGS" - that announced their indefinite leave from the blogosphere where a m...
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Board not required to call a discussion meeting of owners before the budget is adoptedOct 03, 2015 1:00 am - Q. The board of our condominium association is in the process of finalizing next year's annual budget for adoption. Is the board required to call a meeting of the owners...
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Geneva adds 8 spots for affordable housingOct 03, 2015 1:00 am - Geneva is adding eight sites to the list of places where it might allow affordable housing to be built. The city council will vote on revisions to the Geneva portion of ...
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Growing HVAC company opens showroomOct 03, 2015 1:00 am - The Chicago area is a place of temperature extremes. We suffer from frigid winters and scorching prairie summers. That is why homeowners here need to make sure their hea...
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More California winemakers using less water to grow grapesOct 03, 2015 1:00 am - RUTHERFORD, Calif. - The grape vines that grower Frank Leeds tends in Napa Valley stand among the unheralded heroes of California's drought, producing decade after decad...
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Curious about solar energy? Check out suburban sites SaturdayOct 02, 2015 5:00 am - If you've wondered what it's like to install and use solar panels on your property, you can get answers Saturday from people who have experienced that firsthand. The Ill...
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Homebuilders develop desirable outdoor spacesOct 02, 2015 1:00 am - Today, homebuyers want more than the perfect home - they want a good living environment. People want to live in a community with amenities that promote a sense of health...