Real Estate
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Cut income tax, pay some bills nowDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Homeowners who want to slash their income taxes for this year should consider making their January mortgage payment now, and even writing a check for property-tax paymen...
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Home prices stabilizing, reboundingDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - The vast majority of metropolitan areas showed rising or stable home prices in the third quarter with most experiencing modest gains compared with a year earlier, despit...
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Easy to use tools make hanging pictures idiot-proofDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Does your home look like an art gallery, with the pictures hung up in just the right spot in every room? Well, it can, and it's easier than you think. Some of the hanger...
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DIY-ers can install keyless deadboltsDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I want to use fewer outdoor lights to save electricity, but I have trouble finding the keyhole quickly at night. What types of keyless or other secure locks are there...
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Western Springs couple blends contemporary into 1891 homeDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Laura and Dennis Zender love modern design and old houses. In fact, Laura, a designer, is a bit of a minimalist even at Christmastime. So you'll find sleek, contemporary...
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Brochure tells lawyer's role in buying a new houseDec 20, 2007 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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House sales stable, condo sales downDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Single-family existing-home sales were stable in October while the condo sector was down, according to the National Association of Realtors. Lingering effects of the cre...
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How to be a bit more environmental at homeDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Five tips to make your life a little greener: • Uphill both ways and through the snow: It's time to make kids walk to school again. What's good for the Earth is good fo...
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This time a closer look at HOADec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Two years ago I wrote a fairly critical piece about CMG Financial's Home Ownership Accelerator (HOA) loan program that did not do it justice. HOA is fairly complicated a...
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A natural holidayDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - The natural look -- greens accented with pine cones and berries -- makes for popular traditional decorations this time of year. Indoors or out, homeowners enjoy the frag...