Real Estate
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Owner who does not pay assessments can be charged to fix unitJan 23, 2015 11:01 pm - Q. By court order, our association recently took possession of a unit from an owner who did not pay assessments. The unit is filthy and several appliances do not work or...
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Owner reveals reasoning behind Black Diamond nameJan 23, 2015 11:01 pm - Rick Sperando was a licensed journeyman plumber with many years of experience working for big name companies when he decided to strike out on his own in 1999. One of his...
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Sale by owner usually means no Realtor commissionJan 23, 2015 11:01 pm - Q. We plan to sell our home on our own and our question is: If a Realtor brings a client to see our home and that client purchases it, will we be obligated to pay any co...
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How can you be certain refinancing will save you money?Jan 23, 2015 11:00 pm - How can you be certain that refinancing will save you money? Introducing the Integrated Refinance Calculator. Despite the recent increase in the growth rate of the econo...
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US home sales rise in DecemberJan 23, 2015 12:01 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - More Americans purchased homes in December, yet total sales slipped in 2014 as first-time buyers struggled to find houses. The National Association of ...
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Mexican restaurant opening in Randhurst Village in MarchJan 23, 2015 12:01 am - A new Mexican restaurant is moving into Randhurst Village, next to the AMC theaters. On Tuesday, the Mount Prospect village board approved a liquor license for Truco, a ...
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Neighborhood profile: Washington Village, GrayslakeJan 22, 2015 11:01 pm - When Denise Meyer and Jeffrey Welker looked to purchase a larger home, they had three priorities in mind: good schools, nearby parks and a nice, well-built house. That c...
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Housing market to make slight gains in 2015Jan 22, 2015 11:01 pm - Home sales and prices should rise modestly this year as the economy improves and more first-time buyers come into the market. Q. We want to buy a home, but prices in our...
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Consumer agency's website gets an incomplete gradeJan 22, 2015 11:01 pm - WASHINGTON - When the federal government's consumer protection agency for financial matters tells you how to shop for a good deal on a home mortgage, you should follow t...
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Problems with wet insulation found during inspectionJan 22, 2015 11:01 pm - Q. I recently did a home inspection on a new house and found problems involving wet cellulose insulation in the walls. The insulation was installed about three months ag...