Real Estate
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Many taxpayers are angry and wrong about mortgage crisisJun 27, 2009 11:00 pm - I don't ordinarily like to publish long letters, but this one is worth the space because it captures the mood of a sizable segment of the population. "I'm upset by your ...
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Tips for rekindling your backyard love affairJun 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Jamie Durie, host of HGTV Showdown and others offer a variety of ideas for homeowners interested in rekindling their backyard love affair. Start with the grill "Cle...
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Broker angry about home inspection formsJun 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I am the broker of a large real estate company. In my area, most home inspectors use computerized reports, with photos of the defects they disclose. Very few still us...
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Buyers frustrated with short sale taking too longJun 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My husband and I signed a contract to buy our first home about two months ago. We were told this was a short sale and that it may take a little extra time for the dea...
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Bounced checks shouldn't scuttle homeowner's refinancing plansJun 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Just about everyone has accidentally written a bad check over the years. Doing so won't hurt your credit score, provided that the old check is replaced by a new one imme...
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Here's a cheaper way to get new kitchen countertopsJun 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Laminated countertops are tough, and they can last a long time. If you've considered replacing the top because it's dull or scratched, or maybe it's just an ugly color, ...
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Round Lake Beach is ideal for outdoor enthusiastsJun 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Round Lake Beach, which began with a scattering of summer resort cottages, is a thriving suburban community offering affordable housing, an excellent park district and r...
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Rolling shutters greatly increase efficiency of windowsJun 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My windows are not the most efficient. Instead of replacing them, I am considering installing rolling shutters for their efficiency, storm protection and security. Wh...
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Illinois home sales increase by month, but decline for the yearJun 22, 2009 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - The month of May marked the fourth consecutive month-to-month increase in home sales for the Illinois housing market and the third monthly increase in the ...
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Area builders now offer rent-to-own programsJun 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Necessity is the mother of invention, as they say, and in these challenging times, builders are coming up with a variety of programs designed to entice potential buyers ...