Real Estate
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'Green' estate tour to benefit children's hospitalNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - People who like to "think green" can help chase away the blues for sick children by attending Changing the World Together, an estate tour of the ultimate green home at 6...
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Mayfair: Options, amenities highlight new Naperville communityNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Six decorated models provide a visual feast for visitors to Mayfair, a new community of 172 townhouses and courthouses in a prime Naperville location. Mayfair by Kimball...
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Associations: Weathering a financial crisisNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - You cannot turn on a television or radio, open a newspaper or magazine without being told bad news about your 401(k) or IRA. Associations have a complex relationship wit...
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Balloon loans, lease-options are riskier in today's marketOct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - The home mortgage market is devilishly difficult to navigate in normal times. During a period in which home prices are declining, the difficulties are compounded. Proble...
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High-end real estate requires marketing touchOct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - In today's market, it is actually easier to sell a $3 million home than to sell a $1 million home, according to two local luxury home experts. "Sales in that top bracket...
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Chain-link fences are not difficult projectsOct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. We just got a puppy and my son is now old enough to go out in the backyard alone, so I want to install a chain-link fence. What materials do I need to get to install ...
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How to choose an appealing color scheme for your homeOct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Regular readers know how strong an emphasis I put on color as a design element - and how readily I acknowledge that choosing the right color scheme isn't easy. Even prof...
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Holiday housewalks start early this yearOct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Here's one way to beat the lousy weather that sometimes hits us in December: Hold your holiday housewalk in early November. Holy Family Catholic Academy in Inverness is ...
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How to keep that patriotic, election-day look year roundOct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - The election is finally here. Whether you're relieved or will miss the constant news and competition, Tuesday's the big day. After that we will try to drop partisan labe...
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Review building rules before buying a lotOct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My wife and I bought property that came with covenants and restrictions regarding what could be built. We submitted our plans according to the design guidelines. To d...