Real Estate
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Public outcry leads developer to drop plans for warehouses in Sugar GroveFeb 11, 2019 12:00 am - An earlier version gave an incorrect day for when the village received notice. Crown Community Development has withdrawn its request to build 4 million square feet ...
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Direct sales shake up purchases for the homeFeb 10, 2019 6:00 am - In the direct-to-consumer product revolution, all it takes is a few swipes and taps on a smartphone to get house plants, comforters and mattress samples delivered from y...
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An heirloom party is gaining favor with familiesFeb 10, 2019 6:00 am - Every time you have a family get-together, whether for a holiday or another kind of celebration, family memories are created and stories are usually told, which helps pa...
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New annuals will get you excited about 2019Feb 10, 2019 6:00 am - Every year promises new annuals for gardens and containers, and there are several this year that are making my green thumbs itch while I wait impatiently for spring. ...
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A minimalist's view on decluttering your lifeFeb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Joshua Becker, author and founder of the website Becoming Minimalist, recently joined The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt. Q. How do ...
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When were GFCI outlets mandated?Feb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Q. My home inspector advised me to install GFCI outlets in my home for added electrical safety, but I'm wondering if this is required for an older home. What are the req...
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Buying a home by age 35 is worth it now — and laterFeb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Nicole Christianson, a 26-year-old sales rep, was tired of writing big checks for tiny apartments. And she wanted to do more with her cash than stash it in a savings acc...
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Landscape committee chairwoman wants to clean houseFeb 09, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Does a newly elected condominium board member, who is the new Landscape Committee chairwoman, have the right to "fire" five committee members of long standing? The ch...
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You'll want to pay more toward your mortgage, not more oftenFeb 09, 2019 5:00 am - Q. Will a weekly, bimonthly or biweekly payment mortgage really save me money? A. Lenders who offer mortgages with shorter payment periods than the standard monthly paym...
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Many tech-savvy baby boomers now work 'remotely'Feb 09, 2019 5:00 am - As more workers telecommute, homebuilders take note