Real Estate
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Ask the plumber: ‘Artist editions’ turn sinks into works of artJan 07, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. I’m changing out my plumbing fixtures in my master bathroom. It’s a pretty nice bathroom, and I want to make it extra special by installing fancy decorated (paint...
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Rental forum: Don’t involve law enforcement unless situation is direJan 07, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. I live in an apartment community that is very large. Recently there has been a rather heated discussion between tenants and management over noise complaints. The ...
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The Sensible Home: Open-front fireplaces are not efficientJan 07, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. I always buy firewood to use in my open fireplace. I burn it just for ambience, not really for heat. I thought about using fireplace logs instead. Are they as eff...
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On homes and real estate: No deed to the houseJan 07, 2012 9:00 am - Q. We bought a vacant lot and had a house built on it. We have no mortgage; we paid cash for the whole thing. What happens when we go to sell some day? All we have i...
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Small space can be blessing in disguise for kitchenJan 07, 2012 8:00 am - Small kitchens can be a little claustrophobic, particularly in the age of open architectural layouts. However, a dash of creativity and some sleight of hand design trick...
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Industry Insider, Kathy Muno, Prudential American HeritageJan 07, 2012 5:06 am - Kathy Muno, one of the top-selling agents for Prudential American Heritage in Elk Grove Village, brings a unique perspective to her work. She owned a Hallmark store for ...
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Overwhelmed servicers, undeserving borrowers are only part of the storyJan 06, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. Who or what is responsible for the failure of the government’s mortgage modification program to make a sizable dent in the volume of foreclosures? A. Many factor...
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Condo talk: Emergency decision making of a boardJan 06, 2012 11:00 pm - From time to time the board of a condominium or common interest community association may find it necessary to make decisions and take action outside of a duly noticed b...
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Neighborhood profile: Churchill Woods, WinfieldJan 06, 2012 9:00 am - Karen Cervenka and her husband moved to Winfield from Chicago 21 years ago when they started their family and wanted a suburban lifestyle. They were quickly sold on the...
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Home inspector: Do-it-yourself home inspectionsJan 05, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. We’re about to buy a newly built home and have decided not to hire a home inspector. My husband prefers to do the inspection himself. When we sold our last home, ...