Real Estate
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Lombard known for its lilacs and historical homesMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Known as the Lilac Village, Lombard explodes with lilac bushes, tulips and other spring flowers every May in Lilacia Park, attracting thousands of visitors to the commun...
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Replacing heating, air systems may save you the most energy costsMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I bought an older house that is structurally sound, but it is not very efficient. My budget is limited, so how do I determine which energy saving improvements to do f...
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Carry-backs can help out both buyer, sellerMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Tighter lending requirements and sluggish home sales have prompted many sellers to offer part of the financing needed to complete a transaction. Q. We are shopping for o...
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HGTV's 'My First Place' coming to Chicago areaMay 15, 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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Workshop offered to new home buyersMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Baird & Warner's Schaumburg office hosts a free home buyer workshop at 7 p.m. on May 29. First-time and move-up buyers will learn how to navigate the current market. Tri...
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Stain rescues rooted in the past still work today
May 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Back in the dark ages -- 1977 -- I trooped off to college with a "homemaking" chart from my grandmother offering cheap, quick and easy ways to tackle life's scum, smears...
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Window technique involves air, not gasMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I communicated with you roughly a year ago regarding the Andersen collapsed-glass problem. I saw in the newspaper that you addressed the same problem with another...
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Tour seven completed remodeling projects where creativity aboundsMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - If you're thinking about remodeling your residence -- and even if you're not -- you'll want to check out the Remodel Chicagoland Tour showcasing seven remodeled homes in...
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New trend in rent raising?May 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have been a renter for many years and I have noticed a recent trend among the larger local management companies where they are now seeking to renew a long-term ...
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Sanctuary Club: Luxury living on the fairwaysMay 09, 2008 11:00 pm - The Sanctuary Club wows buyers with its natural setting along the fairways of Kemper Lakes Golf Course and exclusive collection of 62 ultra-luxurious, maintenance-free h...