Real Estate
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How to organize a bulk-item storage areaApr 13, 2014 12:01 am - When you shop at discount warehouse stores such as Costco and Sam's Club, you likely come home with enormous products - 24-count paper towel packs, 48-pack toilet paper ...
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Walmart grocery coming to Des Plaines, but plans dropped for Rolling Meadows storeApr 12, 2014 8:00 am - One new Walmart Neighborhood Market grocery store is underway in Des Plaines, while the Rolling Meadows one is off the table. The first Neighborhood Market in the suburb...
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Dare to go all white in your living room?Apr 12, 2014 5:45 am - Q. I've always wanted an all-white living room but just had to wait until the grandchildren had grown old enough! My question is about buying white carpeting. Would doin...
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Carpeting advances with textures, patternsApr 12, 2014 12:01 am - Flooring and floor coverings make a huge impact in a home. By their very nature, they cover a lot of square footage and set the tone for a room. So, carefully choosing w...
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Don't gang up on mother demanding home renovationsApr 12, 2014 12:01 am - Q. I am one of five siblings, and we are all older than 50. Four of us are married and have families, while one brother who is single lives with Mom. My mom is a widow, ...
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Discount on assessment for board members needs owner approvalApr 12, 2014 12:01 am - Q. The members of the board of our condominium are not paid. However, the board members receive a discount on their assessments. Is this permitted? A. The amount of the ...
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First-time buyers explore all their optionsApr 12, 2014 12:01 am - There is nothing more exciting than buying your first home - except maybe having your first baby! Now that the economy is back on the right track, more young people are ...
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Senate committee's proposal for replacing Fannie Mae, Freddie MacApr 12, 2014 12:00 am - Editor's note: This is the first column in a two-part series that will conclude next week in HomesSaturday. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, once the twin kingpins of the hom...
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Huntley could become distribution hub for Weber grillsApr 11, 2014 5:00 am - Huntley could soon become the global headquarters for the distribution of Weber grills. The village board Thursday night reviewed a conceptual plan by Weber-Stephen Prod...
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Rentals, mixed-use projects revive old suburban locationsApr 11, 2014 4:30 am - Consider this scenario: A disconnected assortment of old buildings in an otherwise thriving downtown stands for years, taking up space but not adding to the vibrancy of ...