Real Estate
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Fisher Farm for those who don't want supersized homeAug 31, 2007 11:00 pm - Airhart Construction is preparing to begin sales and construction this month on Fisher Farm, a community of 71 single-family homes in Winfield. The homes range in size f...
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Follow these tips for shower door safety
Aug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Remember the basics of your shower door and glass: •The thickness of shower-door glass varies from 3/16 of an inch to 3/8 of an inch. Three-sixteenths is the most common...
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Credit scores not biased, but data types could be broadenedAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- In a report to Congress that is certain to generate controversy, the Federal Reserve Board says that credit scores vary "substantially" among racial and et...
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Prelicensing course offeredAug 30, 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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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...