Real Estate
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Some real estate beliefs, myths and legends endure for decadesApr 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Burying a statue of Saint Joseph may speed a sale, but scientists say there's no way alligators can roam sewer systems in the North. Ask Jimmy Hoffa, if you can find him...
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Picturesque Geneva: A gem on the Fox RiverApr 29, 2010 11:00 pm - With Geneva's picturesque setting along the Fox River, its quaint downtown and bountiful parks and recreation, the city attracts an abundance of both new residents and o...
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Suburban homeowners hone restoration skills into a career pathApr 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Anyone who has ever restored a vintage home knows it's a labor of love. Sometimes that labor is frustrating, particularly when essential pieces are missing, rotted, pain...
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Rent-to-own contract should address many issuesApr 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have always rented. The owner of this new house has offered to let me rent to own. I have a basic idea of what is involved: appraisals, deed searches, inspectio...
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Association increases trust in mortgage broker businessApr 24, 2010 11:00 pm - I have always advised consumers who need a mortgage to decide early on whether they wanted to shop for one themselves or retain an expert to shop for them. Shopping for ...
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Aging magnesium rod may be causing foul water smellApr 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We have a vacation home that goes unused at various times of the year. When unoccupied, we leave the water in the pipes but turn off the electric hot water heater...
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Judgment for lost rent should be part of eviction processApr 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I had a tenant last year that stopped paying me rent. He said he lost his job. I tried to evict him but the sheriff was never able to serve him. Finally, I did a post...
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Give your home a new look with floating wood floorsApr 22, 2010 11:00 pm - We get a lot of mail from people who decided to pull up their carpets, hoping that there would be a beautiful wood floor underneath. Well, unfortunately, the majority of...
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Some who lost homes may get early second chance at new mortgageApr 22, 2010 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Here's some good news for people who've had to give the deed on their house back to the bank because of financial problems, or who have done a short sale to...
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Hire an inspector after sale, if you neglected to do it priorApr 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My sister purchased a newly remodeled house. Since moving in, she's had ongoing electrical and plumbing problems. When she offered to buy the house, her agent sai...