Real Estate
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New title insurer offers steep discountsNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - In the midst of the worst financial crisis since the 1930s, one that originated in and owes its severity to developments in the home mortgage market, it is nice to be ab...
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Inspector should never dismiss evidence of water damageNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. We recently purchased a home and hired a home inspector to find all the defects. During the inspection, I noticed that the wallpaper in the master bedroom was dis...
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Kelsey Grammer lists two LA homesNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Actor Kelsey Grammer is trying to sell two Los Angeles houses he bought last year. The 53-year-old Grammer, who also owns a house in nearby Malibu and starred in "Cheers...
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Savvy, well-informed buyers like trusted brandsNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Pulte/Del Webb Builders is the largest builder in the Chicago area. In an average year, it sells more than 1,000 homes. Even in recent years, the company has averaged 70...
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Newlyweds' fighting demands attentionNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I own a rental home in a very quiet suburban neighborhood. About six months ago I rented the home to a young newlywed couple and everything was fine for the first...
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Certain caulks work better in bathroomsNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. We recently had a bathroom remodeled in our home. The entire bathroom was gutted and has new walls, floors, shower, toilet and sink. We also had new fans installe...
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Excessive moisture in home can lead to moldNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I have made improvements to my brick house over the years. It seems as though mold and mildew problems have gradually gotten worse. What can I do to correct this ...
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New LED work lights are safer, use less electricityNov 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I like to work on my cars in the garage and do other projects around the house, and in doing so I use a cage-type work light. It gets hot, so I know it wastes electri...
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Highland Woods welcomes new builder, neighborhoodNov 20, 2008 10:00 pm - M/I Homes presents Meadows Edge, the newest neighborhood in Highland Woods, a clubhouse community on the west side of Elgin. Highland Woods, developed by Crown Community...
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Vinyl siding will look great for a long time with regular cleaningsNov 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Vinyl siding is a great way to give your home a well-maintained look without the hassle of all the work. It requires very little maintenance and upkeep - in fact, washin...