Real Estate
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Several options exist to improve slippery ramp walkwayAug 23, 2015 1:00 am - Q. I have a handicap-accessible ramp in the front of my house that is very slippery when it is wet or when it snows. I've tried the stick-on tiles for traction, but none...
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Company sweeps in to build new fireplace for Rolling Meadows familyAug 22, 2015 2:00 pm - When Amelia and Stephan Polus moved into their Rolling Meadows home three and a half years ago, they weren't crazy about the 1970s-era stone fireplace in the living room...
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Shedding light on homeowners' solar options
Aug 22, 2015 7:40 am - Despite its benefits, switching to solar power can be a daunting prospect for the average homeowner. From the cost of purchasing or leasing your own solar panel system t...
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Like-kind exchanges gaining in popularityAug 22, 2015 1:01 am - There is growing interest in the tax advantages available in like-kind exchanges of properties. A survey recently released by the National Association of Realtors shows ...
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How to handle a rude board memberAug 22, 2015 1:00 am - Q. A board member of our association berates and makes personal attacks on other board members in front of the unit owners when decisions don't go his way. What is the p...
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Who trims the branches overhanging onto neighbor's property?Aug 22, 2015 1:00 am - Q. I have a neighbor who has two large pine trees in his yard. The branches of one of them hang over my yard. Is it his or my responsibility to trim the branches that go...
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Home exteriors can have it rough in the MidwestAug 22, 2015 1:00 am - Withstanding the rigors of Chicago's weather extremes isn't easy - for people or their homes. Those who have lived through years of wind, snow and cold during Chicago's ...
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Suburban home sales and prices surge higher in JulyAug 22, 2015 1:00 am - The strong summer housing market continued in July as home sales and median prices posted robust gains while the time it took to sell a home declined, according to the I...
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Equity credit lines are given somewhat differently todayAug 22, 2015 12:00 am - Q. Recently you pointed out a slew of problems now faced by borrowers who took out a Home Equity Line of Credit before the financial crisis. Their timing was terrible, b...
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An A-Z guide to the perfect fit for DIY designersAug 21, 2015 6:00 am - Designing an inviting living space not only takes creativity but also precision. That's because looks, comfort and even safety depend largely on the proper placement of ...