Real Estate
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Higher mortgage fees arriving earlyAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - The two biggest sources of mortgages for American home buyers plan to raise their base fees to counter what they see as continuing "adverse conditions" in t...
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Soldiers fighting overseas can get extra protection from foreclosureAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - A federal law approved in 2003 protects most servicemen and servicewomen from losing their house or apartment if they're deployed in another country. Q. My husband is in...
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Do whole-house fans lower utility bills?Aug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My mortgage payment just shot up and I need to lower expenses. I was wondering if installing and using a whole-house fan, instead of the air-conditioner as much, woul...
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Addison: Residents set for lifeAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Addison, one of the most affordable and diverse communities in DuPage County, is home to many third- and fourth-generation residents who want to live near their families...
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How to keep your drain clog-freeAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Shower drains seem to clog more than bathtub drains do. Between the hair and the soap, it's hard to keep them open all the time. Here are some tips to help you prevent c...
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Homes can be easily conveyed through living trustsAug 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I enjoy your column in the Daily Herald and was wondering if you could answer a question for me? My sister-in-law is single and her home mortgage is in her name ...
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Kitchen makeovers begin with getting rid of clutter
Aug 09, 2008 11:00 pm - If your kitchen feels inefficient or cluttered, here's good news from interior designers: Even the oldest kitchens can become streamlined, attractive work spaces without...
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Realtor should have disclosed duct defectAug 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. We bought a home from a family trust. The previous owners had died, and their adult children were selling the property. As trustees of the estate, they were not r...
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Redecorate a bedroom inexpensively
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Batavia debates the future of its 'affordable' housingAug 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Can you afford to live in Batavia? According to the state, most of us can. But Batavia community surveys have shown people don't think they'll be able to afford it once...