Real Estate
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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...
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Gas prices offer another incentive to buyAug 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Gas prices are certainly having an effect on the real estate market. "We are hearing from more and more prospective buyers that they want to find a house closer to their...
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New cabinet veneers made with fast-growing treesAug 09, 2008 11:00 pm - For homeowners looking to add flair to their kitchen and home cabinetry, Wood-Mode has a solution that's easy on both the budget and environment: reconstituted wood vene...
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A home inspection is vital in estate sale purchasesAug 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My son is buying his first home. He found a nice house that is an estate sale. Is there anything difference about bidding on an estate property? Anything he shoul...
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Home projects can be earth friendlyAug 08, 2008 11:00 pm - Green is definitely the buzz word of the moment. From conserving fuel and finding ways to reduce greenhouses gases, being ecologically minded is on almost everyone's min...
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No matter the size, association boards need expert adviceAug 08, 2008 11:00 pm - As you walk around viewing people with cell phone ear pieces attached to their heads, or text messaging furiously, or even speaking in text-speak, you may think we are e...
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Open space surrounds homesAug 08, 2008 11:00 pm - The Enclave at the Reserve at the Merit Club, a new section of semi-custom ranch and two-story homes in the Libertyville community, features plenty of open space. Some o...