Real Estate
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When buying real estate, is an e-mailed offer legally binding?Dec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. The buyer has agreed to my terms to a counter, but we only have talked via e-mail. I have not sent his Realtor the signed contract. Am I still obligated by law to go ...
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Get the proper treated lumber to fix border around patioDec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. When we purchased our home 15 years ago, the patio had been poured in 4-by-4-foot concrete slabs with redwood in between the slabs. Over time, the wood between the bl...
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Owners upset when condo association cuts fountainDec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. For the past seven years we have owned a condo on a golf course that we rent out to supplement our income. It is an older community built in the early 1970s, but stil...
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Your deposit is often considered a commitment to rent propertyDec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I've been renting a villa in Florida for the last couple of years with an oral agreement on the cost and length of time. This is not through an agent. I sent him a de...
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Many more Americans now eligible for 'homebuyers' tax creditDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - A new law has extended the valuable tax-credit program for first-time buyers, while also creating a new break for soldiers and other longtime homeowners who weren't elig...
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IRS asks homebuyers to be patient in filing claim for their tax creditDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON - If you're thinking about applying for the new $6,500 homebuyer federal tax credit or the extended $8,000 version for first-time buyers, here's some news: Th...
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New Arlington Heights row houses include premium featuresDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Whether you board the train or drive to work, Arlington Reserve offers a commuter-friendly location with quick access to I-90 and the Metra station. The maintenance-fre...
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Inspect latches, areas around a door to prevent air leaksDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Both my front and back doors are the original ones and are drafty. One is wood and one is steel. I would like to improve their efficiency without having to replace th...
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After a thorough inspection, keep pests outside, where they belongDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - If your home is warm and cozy, then everyone wants to come inside, including the pests. But most of us draw the line at squirrels, mice and bugs! Here are some great way...
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Learn how hard holiday candy is made at Winfield's Klline Creek FarmNov 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Freebie 'Candy for the Holidays' Learn how bright, colorful hard candies are made from scratch at Kline Creek Farm's "Candy for the Holidays" program. See the ...