Real Estate
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Don't overlook the shrubs flaunting colorful fall foliageSep 29, 2019 7:00 am - Most of us probably picture trees showing off their leaves painted bright red, glowing yellow and brilliant orange when we imagine the colors of fall foliage, but there ...
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Realtor uncertain about home inspector referralsSep 29, 2019 6:00 am - Q. As a professional Realtor, disclosure of property defects is an essential part of my business. I don't ever want to be liable for problems that surface after the clos...
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Difficult houses can still have stylish designSep 28, 2019 7:00 am - Our homes sometimes fight us — or rather, we fight our houses — in our quest to find the perfect decorative solutions. Walls with impossible angles, irregular beams that...
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Associations must allow U.S. census workers access to their propertySep 28, 2019 7:00 am - Q. The U.S. 2020 census is coming up. Does our homeowners association need to admit census workers to the property? A. In a "nutshell," federal law provides that an asso...
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Siblings at odds over inherited lake houseSep 28, 2019 6:00 am - Editor's note: Edith Lank is retiring. Her final column in the Daily Herald will appear next Saturday. Q. Six siblings inherited a lake house in 1986. It has been enjoy...
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Downtown living is a desire with no age limitSep 27, 2019 6:00 am - The energy and excitement of city life draws homebuyers to downtown living in the suburbs where they have the best of both worlds. The feeling of space and ease of life ...
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Two sons disagree over ownership of late father's homeSep 27, 2019 6:00 am - Q. My father was very ill for some time and a few months ago he had a lawyer prepare and record a quitclaim deed, giving his house to me. My dad passed away a few weeks ...
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Developer seeking to 'be bold' with Naperville's 5th Avenue designSep 27, 2019 1:00 am - The new baseline concept for a redeveloped area around the Naperville Metra station soon could become more complete if the city council approves the continuation of work...
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Work begins on new affordable housing project in ElginSep 27, 2019 1:00 am - The construction project to turn the former Larkin Center in Elgin into affordable housing broke ground Friday afternoon. The three-story historic building at 1212 Larki...
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Premier breaks ground on new Forward Space buildingsSep 27, 2019 1:00 am - WOOD DALE — Premier Design + Build Group recently broke ground on a two-building industrial project for client Bridge Development Partners. The facility will include a ...