Real Estate
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Practical questions raised over new gutter coverJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Here is a line from an ad for a new gutter cover. "GutterFilter completely fills eaves troughs at the top, sealing out ALL types of debris. Because it is NOT A SP...
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All you want on one spacious floorJan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Sumptuous spaces and open vistas are showcased in a newly furnished single-floor model at 50 East Chestnut, a 39-story boutique condominium development under in Chicago'...
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Brochure tells lawyer's role in buying a new houseJan 17, 2008 10:00 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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Seller incentives not so common afterallJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Homeowners eager to sell their homes may wonder if they should follow the lead of the many home builders who have been very aggressive in offering incentives to move the...
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You can estimate cost of building beforehandJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Estimating the cost of building a new home is difficult, but you can get a decent ballpark figure if you have a good idea about the floor plan and materials you want bef...
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The reverse strategy with mortgagesJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Reverse mortgages used to be a way for homeowners to get extra cash during retirement. Now they're also being used for a more-pressing purpose: helping people who are st...
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Nose knows, stop mildew running rampant
Jan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. It flooded underneath my wood floor this winter. The water is gone now, but my hardwood floors smell like mildew. What should I do? A. Your sniffer has indica...
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Meadowbrook grows with communityJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Seven years ago, Chris Bane and a friend moved from a condo in Prospect Heights to a new single-family home in Sunrise at Meadowbrook in Lake in the Hills. "Single-famil...
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Take care of garden hose, bring in for winterJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Garden hoses need to be stored away during the winter. If left out in the cold, they usually are ruined by the time you need them next spring. You should hang them up in...
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Sales expected to rise for 2008Jan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Existing-home sales are projected to trend up in 2008, with pending home sales showing a slight near-term rise, according to the latest forecast by the National Associat...