Real Estate
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HGTV's 'My First Place' coming to Chicago areaMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - HGTV's series "My First Place" is looking for first-time home buyers in the Chicago area. "My First Place" airs on Sunday nights and captures the drama of finding and fi...
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Newer recessed lighting is better for installation in older atticsMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have always liked recessed light fixtures, but I have heard they are leaky and inefficient. Are there any new types which are more energy efficient? Are they diffic...
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West Dundee steeped in historic charmMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - West Dundee, a charming community on the Fox River, is known for its quaint downtown and historic homes. With ongoing improvements in its downtown district, you'll see a...
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Wood floors often need cleaned before refinish
May 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I'm refinishing the stairs in my turn-of-the-century home, and when I pulled off the carpet I found this black stuff underneath. I don't think it's paint. What could ...
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Private mortgage insurers appear unwilling to follow the leadersMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Could the controversial mortgage industry practice of listing hundreds of local real estate markets as "declining" -- and restricting lending through highe...
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Brochure tells lawyer's role in buying a new houseMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Buying a home is not only a huge investment for most people, but a very complex process. Legal representation is critical to avoid costly mistakes and ensure that everyt...
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Real estate bloggers can protect themselves from libel lawsuitsMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Thousands of real estate blogs have been created in the past few years, but their operators and message writers can be sued if their comments are libelous. Q. I operate ...
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New wallboard keeps the volume down
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Workshop offered to new home buyersMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Baird & Warner's Schaumburg office hosts a free home buyer workshop at 7 p.m. Thursday. First-time and move-up buyers will learn how to navigate the current market. Tric...
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You can manage areas where birds are allowed in your yardMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Are the birds getting in your hair? Or leaving their "blessings" on your patio? Do they show up without an invitation to your outdoor parties? Here are some tips to help...