Real Estate
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Easy repair tips for patching small holes in drywallNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Last week we talked about repairing small holes in drywall such as the type caused by a doorknob hitting the wall. If the hole is bigger, it requires a little more know-...
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Homeowners' equity still high, despite downturnNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- With the daily din of bad news about the state of the housing market, it's easy to lose sight of some larger economic realities: Despite declining prices i...
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Brochure tells lawyer's role in buying a new houseNov 15, 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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Real English antiqueNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - For letters to his congregation, the Rev. Allan Campbell uses only pen and ink -- no ballpoint. Ignoring arthritis, he dips nib into blue, black or purple ink and writes...
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Leak by the chimney could be caused by rusted flashing
Nov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I think rain is coming through the cement blocks of my fireplace, and my carpet gets wet. How do I fix this? A. This moisture getting into your home could be ...
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Home staging can help sellers find buyersNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Image is everything when preparing to show your home to prospective buyers, which is why many sellers consider home staging. More than simply removing clutter and rearra...
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Prelicensing course offeredNov 15, 2007 10:00 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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Making your own storm windows is easyNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I want to make a quick, inexpensive improvement for window efficiency. I thought about making some exterior storm windows myself. They don't have to look great. W...
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Low pH, copper pipes turning water blueNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. The water that comes into our toilet is so blue. I have a well, and the water in my bathtub is also blue. It is so hard to clean. Can you tell me why we have such...
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New owner can change lease termsNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. My roommates and I signed a lease on a townhouse in August of 2005. Our lease stated that after 12 months, we would be on a month-to-month rental agreement at the...