Real Estate
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Be aggressive when fighting fleas on your household petsAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - If you have pets, then can fleas be far behind? These pests carry and spread disease and can even get on you and your family. Getting rid of them is tough. Here are some...
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Make sure you can really afford that down paymentAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - The recent increases in mortgage rates have cut the amount potential buyers can borrow to make one of the largest purchases of their lives. Generally, the larger the val...
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Water heaters with plastic liners can help
Aug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. I have a recurring problem with my water heaters rotting out after only about a year. I tested the water and it is only slightly acidic. I also made sure the PSI was ...
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Follow termite company's advice to get rid of pestsAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Homeowners with problems caused by termites or other pests should take care of dangerous construction defects before focusing on their extermination options. Q. While do...
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Geothermal heating knocks dollars off your utility billsAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. I moved into an old house that needs a new heating and cooling system. I have heard installing geothermal heating is a good choice today and for the future. Is this t...
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Garden homeAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Betty Holmberg cannot grow a plant indoors to save her life, so it's more than a bit surprising to see a landscape awash with color and greenery. The backyard of Betty a...
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There are signs that house market is healthy in IllinoisAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Most areas of the state saw modest increases in the median sale price in the second quarter with slower sales compared to last year. According to the Illinois Associati...
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House auctions one way to get a swift sale
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Glut of unsold homes worries Wall Street
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Realtors oppose teardown fee planAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Word that Rolling Meadows may impose a fee of as much as $5,000 on teardowns has prompted a group representing Northwest suburban real estate agents to prepare to fight ...