Real Estate
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Critters damage roof to get into atticMar 15, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We are experiencing a situation where two of the units in a six-unit townhouse are experiencing rodents in their respective attics. These are two-story units attached...
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Selecting the type of mortgage that best meets your needsMar 14, 2015 1:00 am - Perhaps the most important decision a mortgage borrower makes is the type of mortgage: whether fixed rate (FRM) or adjustable rate (ARM); if it is fixed, they decide the...
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In-laws have 'lifetime right' to son's homeMar 14, 2015 12:00 am - Q. My husband and his parents inherited his aunt's home when she passed away in 2002. We have lived in this house for 11 years. We have always paid the taxes since the d...
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Creating characterful interiors with hardwood moldingMar 14, 2015 12:00 am - Just as tasteful, well-chosen jewelry can turn an unexciting outfit into a stylish, eye-catching ensemble, carefully applied hardwood moldings and trimwork can transform...
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Improving economy uplifts lakefront landMar 14, 2015 12:00 am - Many suburban residents desire lakefront property either as a weekend getaway or when planning for retirement. To combine two popular sayings, life is good and the livin...
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Committee appointments belong to association boardMar 14, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We are an association of townhouses. Our association documents state, under the committee section, that the board shall appoint committees, that each committee shall ...
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Today's top model homes reveal newest design trendsMar 13, 2015 6:00 am - What's happening in the world of interior design? You'll see exciting and creative interiors with lots of pizazz in today's new homes. Gray still reigns as the new neutr...
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Camping World to build call center in Island Lake, without grantMar 13, 2015 1:00 am - A planned expansion of the Camping World business in Island Lake is moving forward without an $18,000 village grant the retailer requested last month. Company representa...
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How to replace your worn-out groutMar 13, 2015 12:01 am - Tile can last forever, but the grout? Not so much. Fortunately, the grout is easier to remove than tiles are. If your grout is ugly, stained, cracked or you just want to...
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Will help arrive for underwater homeowners in 2015?Mar 13, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Although most real estate markets have rebounded from their recession lows, this harsh fact remains: About 7 million homeowners continue to be stuck in the ...