Real Estate
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Home inspector: Builder plays warranty gamesDec 30, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I purchased a brand new home less than one year ago and expected to be covered by the builder’s warranty. But the builder refuses to repair any of the defects I’v...
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About Real Estate: Owners must be careful when throwing a house partyDec 29, 2011 11:00 pm - Many homeowners don#146;t realize that they can be held financially and sometimes even criminally liable if they serve a partygoer alcohol and the guest later ge...
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The nation’s housing: It really is a buyer’s marketDec 29, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Where do you side in the great real estate buy-sell divide of 2012? If you’re a homeowner considering selling sometime in the new year, are you apprehensive...
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Fox Valley's top stories from 2011Dec 28, 2011 11:00 pm - The biggest news stories of the year exemplify the ups and downs many experienced in 2011. While some enjoyed new beginnings — like the eaglets from Mooseheart who were ...
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Mortgage Professor: Eleven must-knows about early mortgage payoffDec 23, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. Will I save money if I make my regular monthly payment early? A. No, paying early merely allows the firm servicing your loan to earn interest on your money until...
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On homes and real estate: Timeshare problemDec 23, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. We have had a timeshare for more than 20 years. My husband is now 83, and we can’t afford to keep paying maintenance fees; his health is our No. 1 priority now. T...
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Condo talk: Association annual legal auditDec 23, 2011 11:00 pm - Each year, a condominium or homeowner association board should conduct a legal “audit” of its corporate procedures and activities. It’s a process the board can do on its...
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Neighborhood profile: Braemar, Lake ZurichDec 23, 2011 5:00 am - For residents of Lake Zurich's Braemar subdivision, it's all about getting together with neighbors and having a good time. This is a very active neighborhood with a lot ...
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Collusion between agents and home inspectors isn’t the normDec 23, 2011 4:00 am - Q. I am a court-certified expert witness in construction defect lawsuits. Many of the cases I see involve home inspectors who fail to disclose defects. One inspector...
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Some borrowers hoping to refinance with HARP loan face delaysDec 22, 2011 4:00 pm - The government’s revamped Home Affordable Refinance Program could save many owners from foreclosure, but computer-related problems will prevent some from getting help un...