Real Estate
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Extra outdoor lighting helps deter crimeOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. There were some break-ins in my neighborhood this past year, so I want to install some outdoor security lighting which can also be used when entertaining. What are my...
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Large inventory good for buyersOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - It wasn't long ago that being a home buyer in the Chicago area could be a nerve wracking experience. Homes were in short supply, and their prices were soaring ever high...
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Vinyl siding easy to maintainOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - Vinyl siding is a very popular building material for homes. It's long-lasting and tough and can stand up to just about anything Mother Nature can throw at it. A little l...
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What to consider about downsizingOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - Just as changing needs push you into a bigger home, they can make you shift gears and seek out a smaller one. As the kids graduate and start their own families, empty ne...
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Prelicensing course offeredOct 18, 2007 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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Ridge Park touted as 'hidden gem'Oct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - Fourteen years ago when Lynne Gillis looked at a little two-story Cape Cod in Arlington Heights' Ridge Park neighborhood, its charm captured her heart. "When I saw the a...
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Proper insulation is key to comfort in new lake houseOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. We are building a home on the lake, facing west. The first floor will be at 105-foot elevation and graded away from the home. Parts of the lot will be at 102-foot...
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From fashion to floor coverings
Oct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - You admired hip designer Nanette Lepore's peacock-patterned dresses, but they were so three years ago. Now you can resurrect the pattern for your floor. Lepore has joine...
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Spreadsheet breaks down how to invest in child's first homeOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Gifts of equity within the family are common. Parents often provide the down payment on their child's first home purchase. Many parents, however, can't afford a sizeable...
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Home radon levels high? Keep reading for explanationOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. We are planning to sell our home and have learned that we have high levels of radon. Is there an inexpensive way that we can solve this problem before we list the...