Real Estate
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Soffit and ridge vent combo provides best ventilationJul 12, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We live in the Chicago suburbs and are in need of a new roof. Our contractor recommended Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration Shingles and ridge vents. We also heard ...
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The shortage of buildable lots is a growing problemJul 11, 2015 1:01 am - For many families, selecting and navigating a move into a new home is the fulfillment of a dream. But for others, moving into their dream home would mean a house designe...
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Association could take action on vacant lotsJul 11, 2015 1:00 am - Q. All of the lots in our 20-year-old, single-family homeowners association have been sold by the developer. However, a few lots are still vacant, and there is nothing i...
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Finding a summer rental easier near a collegeJul 11, 2015 1:00 am - Q. We have a home up north and a condo down south we use in winter. We're getting ready to sell our longtime home and just come back summers. I know this is not your spe...
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Website features homebuyers need for accurate rateJul 11, 2015 12:00 am - Homebuyers who need a mortgage are less likely to use the Internet to find one than existing owners looking to refinance, yet the benefits of online shopping are just as...
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Roof is no place to skimp on materialsJul 11, 2015 12:00 am - When a roof needs to be replaced because of a weather-related event like a hailstorm or tornado, or when it just succumbs to the ravages of time, it pays to do your home...
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Experts tout eco-friendly mosquito controlJul 10, 2015 6:00 am - Don't let mosquitoes keep you from enjoying your garden and outdoor parties. Look for environmentally sound ways to manage these pests in your garden and landscape. Star...
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Three steps to an organized kitchenJul 10, 2015 6:00 am - The kitchen is the hub of the home, the place where family and friends congregate more than anywhere else. But because of the heavy traffic in the kitchen, it easily get...
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Fortune 100 company coming to former Nokia campus in Arlington Heights?Jul 10, 2015 5:30 am - The vacant former Nokia Siemens campus in Arlington Heights may soon be a hub of business again. Northbrook-based owner Torburn Partners has appeared before the Arlingto...
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End of dispute paves way for larger Des Plaines gas stationJul 10, 2015 1:00 am - The expansion of a Speedway gas station on Des Plaines' south side can move forward now that a private property dispute has been resolved between the gas station owner a...