Real Estate
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Inspector let his boss, the buyer, downFeb 09, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I have several complaints about my home inspector. Throughout the inspection, he was shadowed by the seller and the listing agent, so I could never speak freely w...
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Housing crisis really two dramasFeb 09, 2008 10:00 pm - First of two parts The financial crisis we are currently in will probably enter the U.S. record book as the second worst in the last 100 years. The worst was in the...
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Independent senior finds a community to call homeFeb 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Shirley Warner has a new lease on life. Ever since she purchased a new condominium home at The Greens of Elgin, Windsor LifeCare LLC's community of 90 condominiums desig...
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Ranch living appeals to downsizing buyersFeb 08, 2008 10:00 pm - A small, intimate community of 60 ranch villa townhouses, Remington Ridge is surrounded on three sides by tall oaks and other trees that are part of the forest preserve,...
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'Hard-money' loans finding a marketFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Some mortgage seekers spurned by banks and other traditional lenders are turning to high-cost loans known as "hard-money mortgages." Once thought of as a last resort for...
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Learn about avoiding foreclosureFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Homeowners interested in avoiding or dealing with foreclosure are invited to an informational event from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 16. The free session at Warren-Newport Publ...
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Couples in real life, real estateFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Valentine's Day is Thursday, and that reminds us that real estate is a romantic topic. What's one of the most important decisions a couple makes when they fall in love a...
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Sellers invited to Starck seminar Feb. 17Feb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Starck Realtors hosts a Sellers seminar from 2 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Bloomingdale Golf Club. The free seminar will answer seller's most common questions from listing t...
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A look at wood burning alternativesFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Brrr! It's cold outside. What better time to make use of the wood-burning fireplace or pellet stove in the living room? All you need is fuel for the fire. Whatever you u...
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Minor maintenance keeps dishwasher runningFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Those of us who have a dishwasher usually take it for granted. Most do a pretty good job of cleaning our dishes and can save us time in the kitchen. But there are some t...