Real Estate
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INfrequently asked questions: Hotel rehabber takes DIY to a new levelOct 11, 2015 7:15 am - Jim Nagle Why him? Jim and his wife Tely took do-it-yourself to a whole new level when they bought the long-vacant, iconic Drake Oak Brook hotel and restored it to its ...
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Wreaths a natural decor item for autumn, holidaysOct 11, 2015 7:00 am - A wreath on the door adds to the warm welcome inspired by autumn's harvest and bounty. Wreaths these days come in as many styles and personalities as homes and homeowne...
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Duluth Trading Co. wants bigger tax rebate in Hoffman EstatesOct 11, 2015 1:00 am - The Duluth Trading Co., which is proposing to open one of its apparel stores in the Prairie Stone Business Park in Hoffman Estates, is asking the village to rebate more ...
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Variations seen in home, condo salesOct 10, 2015 1:00 am - "We are having a pretty good year in real estate in the Northwest suburbs. Numbers are up year-over-year. In fact, we are back to 2013 levels, which were good," said Mar...
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Landlord afraid to to evict problem tenantOct 10, 2015 1:00 am - To the reader whose daughter is afraid of her month-to-month tenant: Sorry I lost your address. Your daughter didn't need to give her tenant three months' notice to vaca...
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How do you shop for a HELOC?Oct 10, 2015 1:00 am - Q. Do I shop for a HELOC in the same way as I would shop for another mortgage? A. No, shopping for a HELOC is very different from shopping for a standard mortgage. If yo...
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Co-tenants can be held liable to pay each other's rentOct 09, 2015 1:00 am - Landlords often include a clause in their lease contracts that many co-tenants don't realize makes them responsible for a roommate's missed rental payments. Q. My friend...
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Uncovering a hidden fireplaceOct 09, 2015 1:00 am - Q. Our house is very old, and there seems to be a fireplace that was covered over with wallboard. We'd like to restore the fireplace but have no idea what we'll find whe...
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Upfront insurance to cover down paymentOct 09, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - When you put down thousands of dollars to purchase a home, you're taking a potentially serious financial risk: You could lose some or all of that money if t...
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Newly built homes in days rather than monthsOct 09, 2015 1:00 am - Builders can deliver homes in days rather than months