Real Estate
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MLB veteran seeks $21.5 million for beachfront houseNov 14, 2008 10:00 pm - In Del Mar, Calif., Major League Baseball player Steve Finley and his wife, interior designer Amy Finley, have put their beachfront house on the market with an asking pr...
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It's more fun if you have funds to buyNov 14, 2008 10:00 pm - It's more fun if you have funds to buy You may not believe it, but this sample sale is historic. The Arlington Design Center, which usually only sells to members of the ...
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Gutter guards can hold debris, causing heavy rains to spill overNov 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I can recall your writing about commercial gutters several times over the years. Your most recent article mentioned the improbability of these gutters clogging. I liv...
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Size isn't everything: Even mansions yearn to be homeyNov 14, 2008 10:00 pm - The pursuit of a homey feeling is the most obvious challenge when a couple builds a large suburban dream house. You don't want it to feel like a hotel lobby or an amphit...
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How to find a fixer-upper? Hire a good handymanNov 14, 2008 10:00 pm - The rooms in your house may be a little tired looking. A new light fixture, updated flooring, or maybe some bright tile will help. But maybe you don't want to spend much...
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Buyers are frustrated with banks, slow-moving short salesNov 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. What is a short sale? A. When you owe more on a mortgage than your property is worth, and you need to sell, sometimes a lender will accept whatever you can get on the...
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Local celebrations reinforce a strong sense of community in West ChicagoNov 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Affordable housing, family festivals, cultural diversity and a thriving downtown contribute to the unique hometown spirit of West Chicago. With the betterment of the cit...
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Why some distressed borrowers get more help than othersNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Is it true that mortgage servicers will not help borrowers in trouble until they stop making their payments? I am a home retention counselor and I keep hearing from p...
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Neighbor's sale price will likely impact youNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I bought my condo 15 years ago, and installed oak hardwood floors, granite around the fireplace, nicer cabinets, etc. The upgrades were because I live here and not so...
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Home calendarNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Shows and expos • The Sculpture Objects & Function Art Fair (SOFA Chicago) will be from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at Navy Pier's Festival Hall, 600 E. Grand Ave., C...