Real Estate
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Coping with condensation and other home moisture issuesAug 28, 2015 6:00 am - Finding the right moisture balance in a home can be challenging. Too little moisture and a home can be plagued by static electricity and interior spaces that feel dry an...
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Grants to help Lombard, Schaumburg convention centers pursue showsAug 28, 2015 1:00 am - A tourism promotion bill signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner Thursday is expected to result in grants to mid-size convention centers such as the Schaumburg Convention C...
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Appeal assessments in Schaumburg Township until Sept. 21Aug 28, 2015 1:00 am - Schaumburg Township residents who believe their property has been over assessed can appeal during the open appeal period through the Cook County Assessor's Office. Singl...
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Neighborhood profile: Pinehurst in Mill Creek, GenevaAug 28, 2015 1:00 am - Eight years ago when Lindi and Dan Hannigan moved from Colorado to the Chicago suburbs, they knew they didn't want to shovel snow. So when the couple found a maintenance...
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Tips for maintaining your pressure washerAug 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Pressure washers are a super tool for cleaning around the exterior of your home. But they do require regular maintenance, especially gas-powered models. Most of these th...
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How to make moving easier on petsAug 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Q. A long time ago, you provided some advice for some homebuyers who were trying to make their move easier on their pets. I wish I had saved that column, because we're a...
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FHA opens window to more borrowersAug 27, 2015 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - If you've got a low FICO credit score but believe you can handle monthly mortgage payments instead of rent, here's some potentially good news: The governmen...
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Becoming a home inspector without building experienceAug 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Q. I'm interested in becoming a home inspector. Unfortunately, I don't have any experience in real estate, construction, or engineering. I've worked in the high tech fie...
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Six new businesses coming to Long GroveAug 26, 2015 1:00 am - Historic downtown Long Grove is getting six new businesses, Long Grove Business and Community Partners announced Wednesday. Four of the businesses - Fidelity Wes Builde...
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What's next for nearly-vacant Wheeling shopping mall?Aug 26, 2015 1:00 am - Demolition of the part of a shopping mall that used to house Wheeling's Garden Fresh Market has begun, and the village wants to replace it with a business that keeps tax...