Real Estate
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The Midlane Club: Upscale single-family homesJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Midlane Club offers upscale single-family homes and amenities at its new golf course community in north-suburban Wadsworth, known as the village of country living. Naper...
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Architects take visual cues from surrounding areasJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - When designing a new condominium community in an already established residential neighborhood, it's important for the new kid on the block to fit in. Developers are turn...
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Replacing an older air conditioner can pay of in energy savingsJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. With these crazy gasoline prices, we stay home more now and, therefore, air-condition more. My old central air conditioner costs a lot to operate. What type of r...
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Splitting, cracking roof may lead to even bigger problems in the futureJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - No homeowner likes to pay for roof repairs, but it's better to get the work done quickly rather than face even more problems down the road. Q. The home we have lived in ...
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Federal HOPE refinancing program likely to assist manyJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - After six months of haggling and political gamesmanship, a massive housing relief bill is heading for final approval. Though it has hundreds of pages and do...
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Ironically, duct tape isn't the best product to seal duct leaksJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - We have talked a lot about how important it is to make sure your AC/heating ductwork doesn't leak. There are lots of places to check, and most leaks are easy to fix. You...
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Mortgage companies will likely delay foreclosure if sale is imminentJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Our house has been in foreclosure for a few months. We have been trying to sell it and recently received an offer. Unfortunately, the buyer cannot close until Sep...
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Commercial properties should be inspected thoroughly before purchaseJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I've made a purchase offer on a four-unit commercial property. Do investors typically hire home inspectors for this kind of property? A. The purchasers of com...
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New metal roof will contort to shingles belowJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. We recently got several estimates on what it would cost to have a standing seam roof placed on our house. Most estimates included the cost of stripping the "archi...
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Many baby boomers are adding grab bars to their showersJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am going to install some new grab and towel bars in my bathroom. It has ceramic tile on the walls and I am having trouble drilling into it. What is the best met...