Real Estate
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Repair or replace those leaky faucetsMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I need a new kitchen faucet because the old one leaks cold water. There seem to be many designs available at home center stores. What types are most efficient at savi...
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Brochure tells lawyer's role in buying a new houseMay 01, 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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Value, charm attract buyers to Mount ProspectMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Mount Prospect is a strategically-located suburb which feels like a small hometown. Once people move in, they are generally reluctant to move out because of its tree-li...
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Varnish a common finish in older homes
May 01, 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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Credit restrictions move into specialized nichesMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Like a spreading infection, restrictions on credit are moving into new and more specialized niches of the mortgage market. The latest to feel the pinch: • ...
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Prelicensing course offeredMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - The Real Estate Institute offers "Real Estate Transactions #101," a 45-credit hour prelicensing course required before being able to take the Illinois Real Estate Salesp...
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Sinking, cracked sidewalk bears closer examinationMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Most homes are located in neighborhoods with sidewalks in front of them. It's considered an asset, in most cases. But if your sidewalk is sinking, cracked or has other p...
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Living close to your ex has its advantagesMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Getting a divorce is difficult, especially when children are involved. But sometimes it's better to have your former spouse live nearby than to move to a far-away area. ...
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Palm Beach designs with fashion designer Vera WangApr 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Two of the most expensive deals in U.S. residential real estate have taken place in Palm Beach, Fla. John Thornton, chairman of the Washington think tank Brookings Insti...
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Motivated by lower cost of energy efficient homesApr 26, 2008 11:00 pm - It comes as no surprise that today's home buyers are interested in finding the best deal possible, but an increasing number are looking at the longer-term costs of home ...