Real Estate
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No-money-down options shrinkingJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Are there really ways to purchase a home with no money down? A. Not as many as there used to be. The Veterans Administration still guarantees 100 percent financing lo...
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Make offer on a foreclosure contingent upon home inspectionJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have been looking at foreclosure homes hoping I can get a nice deal on my first home. Most are in pretty rough shape. The real estate agents are all telling me that...
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Needless foreclosures happen too oftenJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - John X had his home foreclosed this year. It cost the investor who held the mortgage about $40,000 to foreclose. It would have cost only $25,000 to make the mortgage aff...
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Features define a classic kitchenJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - A classic - it's something that stands the test of time and looks just as stylish today as it did yesterday and will tomorrow. In kitchen trends, classic elegance is ach...
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The Sensible Home: Awnings block the sun’s direct raysJun 13, 2008 1:30 am - Q. I am trying to block some of the heat from coming in through my windows and doors. I plan to install awnings, but I am not sure about what is the proper size and ...
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Super Handyman: How to properly clean your gas rangeJun 13, 2008 1:30 am - A gas range is the choice of most cooks. It’s economical, efficient and fast. But if you are having trouble with your burners, here are a few things you might try before...
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Super Handyman: Tips for giving your lawn the best careJun 13, 2008 12:30 am - Mowing your lawn can be done a lot of different ways, but there are some things you need to do to get it in optimum shape and keep it looking good year-round. Here are s...
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Grand Reserve appeals to baby boomersMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Tailored to baby boomers, the new Grand Reserve in Algonquin is going up with convenience in mind. The community -- which is being built by West Dundee-based Grand Point...
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A beautiful flagstone patio should have uniform baseMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I plan to install flagstone over an small concrete patio which is crumbling and to enlarge it. Do I use the same method to lay the flagstone over the concrete as ...
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Waterbury Place offers row housesMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Waterbury Place, a 31-acre community in Buffalo Grove, offers buyers a taste of urban living with the addition of luxury row houses to its full complement of upscale hom...