Real Estate
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Various properties on the auction blockNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Rick Levin & Associates, Inc., a Chicago-based real estate auction marketing firm, will conduct multiple-property auctions of Chicago area residential properties for a m...
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'As is' not a protection from lawsuitsNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Many sellers today wrongly think that offering their home "as is" automatically will protect them from lawsuits by their buyers. Q. We purchased a home "as is" in Au...
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Housewalks for the holidaysNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Christmas housewalks offer a chance to see the many different ways people celebrate and decorate for the holidays. Gold-framed Christmas cards from the White House hang ...
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Protect wood and it will last a lifetimeNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Wood is a wonderful building material and has been used for thousands of years. If protected from excess moisture, it can last a long time. If not, then rot can develop....
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Bartlett subdivision good spot for familiesNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - When Kari and Dan Kenna needed a larger home for their growing family, they knew they wanted to stay in Bartlett. The couple looked at several houses in Fairfax Crossing...
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Finding energy-efficient whirlpool tubNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I am remodeling my bathroom and plan to install a whirlpool tub. I know they use a lot of energy, so I want to get an efficient one. What features should I look f...
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Kitchen islands heart of room
Nov 19, 2007 10:00 pm - If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the island is the heart of the kitchen. And the latest designs have a lot of heart, aiming to offer not just a place to coo...
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More homeowners switching to energy-efficient furnacesNov 19, 2007 10:00 pm - As we go into winter with prices of natural gas rising yet again, more homeowners are giving some thought to energy-efficient furnaces. Any furnace you buy today is at ...
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First-time buyer finds future in condoNov 19, 2007 10:00 pm - The writing was on the wall. Andrea Murdock needed to find a new place to live because her roommate/landlord was getting married and the newlyweds certainly weren't goin...
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When having guests, make good use of space