Real Estate
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Balcony cannot be extended without owners' permissionAug 02, 2014 12:01 am - Q. Our townhouse style condominium unit includes a rear balcony that is a limited common element of the unit. I want to extend my balcony about a foot. Is this permitted...
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Selling a home furnished is risky propositionAug 02, 2014 12:01 am - Q. I am 70 years old and am getting ready to sell my house up north. I already own a condo unit in Florida. I am not at all a handyman and not interested in putting out ...
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Experts on aging share care adviceAug 02, 2014 12:01 am - Just a generation ago, aging family members typically had at least one relative living nearby. These days, many are being cared for by baby boomer children who live far ...
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Serosun Farms now ready to growAug 02, 2014 12:01 am - The owners of Serosun Farms in Kane County laid low during the recession. San Diego-based developer John DeWald and his sister, Jane Strickland, had spent years laying t...
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Yields are incredible when you invest in a larger down paymentAug 02, 2014 12:00 am - Those who intend to purchase a home within the near future face many decisions, including how large a down payment to make. The down payment is the sale price (confirmed...
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Make your home more eco-friendly with a new floorAug 01, 2014 6:00 am - Want to help save the planet and update your home's flooring at the same time? The floors in your home have more of an effect on the environment — and your home's value ...
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Badgered by belligerent bureaucratsAug 01, 2014 12:01 am - Q. I have owned my home for nearly two years and recently applied for a permit to build a swimming pool. That opened a can of worms with the building department. They di...
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Finger-pointing leads to a credit score logjamAug 01, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - Are mortgage lenders finally loosening up a little on their credit score requirements - opening the door to larger numbers of home purchasers this summer an...
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Why sellers shouldn't attend their own open houseAug 01, 2014 12:01 am - Nearly every agent agrees it's a bad idea for sellers to hang around when their home is shown to prospective buyers. Q. We listed our home with a real estate agent a few...
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Unclog stubborn shower drainsAug 01, 2014 12:01 am - A clogged shower drain is one way to cut down on water usage. But there are better ways to remedy this problem. Here are some super tips for clearing a clogged drain in ...