Real Estate
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Home-price gains in 20 U.S. cities accelerated in DecemberFeb 28, 2015 6:35 am - WASHINGTON - Home prices in 20 U.S. cities appreciated at a faster pace in the year ended in December, a sign that a limited supply is forcing up property values. The S&...
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Mortgage borrowers should know how amortization worksFeb 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Recently, I have been getting a lot of mail from mortgage borrowers asking about amortization. Most are considering whether to pay down their loan balance more rapidly, ...
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How to choose a real estate agentFeb 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Q. I've read your column for years - now it's my turn to ask for guidance. I will be putting my house on the market in the near future (I hope). As selling events go, it...
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Lawyer not needed to defend small claims lawsuitFeb 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Q. A contractor the board hired to do paving work for the association has filed suit against the association. The contractor claims the association has failed to pay abo...
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Energy efficiency impacts the high-end marketFeb 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Harris Custom Builders is synonymous with Old World home architecture in the greater Barrington communities of Inverness, Barrington, Deer Park and Barrington Hills. Eva...
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The old wood is still good woodFeb 27, 2015 5:30 am - It's the most prominent thing in the room. The wood table is sturdy and spacious — 8 feet by 3 feet — built of rustic old lumber with a grain that shines through. The b...
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Wauconda village board candidates not sold on incentives for businessesFeb 27, 2015 12:00 am - The candidates running for seats on Wauconda's village board want to bring more businesses to town, but not all are enthusiastic about offering financial incentives to l...
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Aftermath of an "as-is" home purchaseFeb 26, 2015 11:01 pm - Q: We just purchased a home "as is." The previous owner signed a mold disclosure statement that says there is no known mold. After moving in, we found that one entire ba...
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Taking care of your leather furnitureFeb 26, 2015 11:01 pm - Leather upholstery is a thing of beauty, and it's supposed to be pretty durable, too. But even leather may need a little help every now and then. Here are some things yo...
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The 6 percent home sale fee isn't sacredFeb 26, 2015 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - As a homebuyer or seller, do you really understand real estate commissions? Do you know how much a real estate agent who lists a house for sale typically ge...