Real Estate
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With rental property, hold on or sell and take lossAug 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My grandmother fell ill and my husband and I had to get a house that had a floor plan that could accommodate her. Unfortunately, our other house wouldn't sell. We...
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Bath has many possible water problemsAug 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. One of our bathrooms has a musty and sometimes a sewer gas odor. I wipe out and dry the bathtub and sink, but the odor is still there. What is the source of the o...
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Homeowner nearly burned by unscrupulous plumberAug 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I've owned my home for 25 years and have never had a serious plumbing problem. But recently, the toilet has been running off and on for no reason. Several times a...
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Music teacher orchestrates hometown move to The PondsAug 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Twenty-five-year-old Melissa Tomei is Naperville born and bred. The West suburb is the only place she has ever called home. She attended Naperville elementary, middle an...
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Real estate scams on the rise hereAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - You might assume that with home purchases and new mortgage volume off by 30 percent or more in many markets during the past year, loan fraud would be down a...
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Make a big job a little easier with these cabinet-hanging tipsAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Ready-made cabinets are fairly inexpensive and an easy way to get the storage space you need without hiring a carpenter. After measuring and purchasing your cabinets, yo...
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Living near 'spirit' waterAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Located on the banks of Bangs Lake, Wauconda offers natural beauty, lakeside recreation and a resort-like atmosphere. Holly Arnold, managing broker with Century 21 Rober...
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Shower odors may be due to bad trapAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I look forward to reading your column every week in the Daily Herald and respect your opinions. I need help. For five years, we have owned an 18-year-old, three-story...
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Par Development's Lorenz takes pride in every referralAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - For nearly 20 years, Par Development in Huntley has been a part of the land development and construction scene in the Chicago area, ranking among the top 50 Chicago home...
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Buyers must be patient when purchasing home in a short saleAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am interested in purchasing a property that is currently in foreclosure from a friend. What additional things do I need to worry about because the property is i...