Real Estate
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In the know about alpacasSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Here are some facts about alpacas from Susan and Ron Waldron. They are extremely gentle and learn to trust their owners. However, their temperament has been compared mor...
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Personal property may not be tied to businessSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. My husband and I have owned our home for over 30 years. Recently, his business has gone downhill and he now owes a bunch of money to a number of people. These are p...
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Ranch living appealing to all lifestylesSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Offering more than 2,400 square feet of living space and priced at $399,990, the new Carrington ranch plan has garnered the attention of a cross-section of buyers at Tus...
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How to 'elderproof' your home
Sep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - For an elderly person, the home can be a dangerous place, with accidents waiting to happen. But smart ways of forestalling accidents need not wait. They can be quick, ea...
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For the love of alpacasSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Alpacas changed Susan Neri-Waldron's art. Now she paints with roving or fleece from her livestock rather than oil or pastels. In fact, alpacas changed her life and...
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How home sellers can compete against buildersSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - These days, I hear many complaints from home sellers. Among them: "It's been on the market for nine months with nary a nibble"; "I cut the price three times, still hasn'...
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Failing siding needs to be replaced with new vinylSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. We have a problem with our vinyl-coated aluminum siding and vinyl-coated window wrap. It is peeling or flaking off in some locations. It was installed in 1985 and has...
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How to find a good home inspectorSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. The last time I bought a home, the inspector missed an unbelievable number of problems. He was strongly recommended by my agent, so I expected a much more thorough in...
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Work begin on Tall Grass RidgeSep 21, 2007 11:00 pm - Grand Pointe Homes announces the start of construction on Tall Grass Ridge, a development of 43 single-family homes. Located in an established neighborhood near downtown...
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Free yourself from yard work at Remington GroveSep 21, 2007 11:00 pm - Remington Homes offers another housing option at Remington Grove, a community of ranch and two-story single-family homes in Johnsburg. The Elgin-based builder has introd...