Real Estate
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Autumn Creek in Yorkville plans open houseJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Pulte Homes' model open house takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. today at its Autumn Creek community, located off Route 34 in Yorkville. Light refreshments will be served. "A...
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Condo owners can be caught up in market downturnJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - When the real estate market boomed between 1995 and 2005, speculation ran rampant. Property "flippers" were rolling over huge profits, selling their contracts for condos...
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Simple steps for replacing bathtub caulkJul 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Most bathtubs are a one-piece design. They may be set into a wall and surrounded by tile or some other waterproof surface. The joint between the surround and the tub is ...
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Savvy sellers offer buyers a home-warranty planJul 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Most home sales today involve the use of a home warranty, which can protect both parties from a myriad of costly problems that could occur after a transaction closes. Se...
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New oversight system is likely for mortgage workersJul 10, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Should your mortgage loan officer have fingerprints on file in a national electronic database, even if he or she has never been convicted of a crime? Should...
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Withholding rent for slow repairs is not advisedJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am a renter and we have lived in the apartment for more than two years. At the end of March I informed the landlord that one of our kitchen drawers and the cabi...
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Concrete counters can be home madeJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My vanity countertop and sink need to be replaced. I thought about making a custom colored concrete one myself. If it goes well, I will try it for the kitchen. Wh...
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Full disclosure will greatly reduce, not eliminate, liabilityJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Now that I'm selling my home, I'm concerned about improvements that were done without building permits. In some of your articles, you stressed the importance of d...
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Black cabinetry makes a comebackJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Looking to make a bold statement in your kitchen? Experts say that black is back and better than ever. "Black offers a real sense of back to basics," said John Troxell, ...
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Things to doJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - The Kane County Flea market is from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Admission is $5. Parking is free, as is admission for kids age 12 and un...