Real Estate
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Inspectors disagree over water heater setupMar 17, 2019 6:00 am - Q. The home we are buying is new and was just approved by the city inspector. To be on the safe side, we hired a home inspector for a detailed review. He advised a plumb...
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A signed deal is bindingMar 16, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I was all set to move out of state for a new job. We sold our house - at least, we have a signed contract. And I just learned today that the job fell through. What do...
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Property manager must use full nameMar 16, 2019 6:00 am - Q. As soon as the weather permits, my condominium association is planning to perform repairs to the balconies serving the individual units. The association has advised o...
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How President Trump could make it easier to shop mortgagesMar 16, 2019 6:00 am - This article is part of a series on financial regulation that can be implemented by executive action. They do not require funding by the government or the concurrence of...
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Regus renews lease at Woodfield Preserve Office CenterMar 16, 2019 1:00 am - SCHAUMBURG — CBRE recently represented Zeller Realty Group in a 36,215-square-foot lease renewal at Woodfield Preserve Office Center, 10 N. Martingale Road in Schaumburg...
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Keeping up with the Washingtons: George and Martha's sofaMar 15, 2019 7:00 am - WASHINGTON - A recently discovered document shows that George and Martha Washington were the proud owners of a vibrant blue serpentine-back sofa - the very first sofa, i...
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7 tax changes investors should watch for as they file
Mar 15, 2019 7:00 am - Americans will face a slew of new rules during the first tax-filing season with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 in effect. Here's what changed for investors: 1. NO DED...
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Large generation hits prime homebuying yearsMar 15, 2019 7:00 am - Millennials have been reluctant to say yes to homeownership. Affordability, high student loan debt and tighter lending practices have prevented many of them from jumping...
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Buying a home just got easier for many in the gig economyMar 15, 2019 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - If you're one of the millions of Americans who are self-employed or earn money on the side through freelance, contract or "gig" work, you may know the drill...
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Did buyers do anything shady to back out of deal?Mar 15, 2019 6:00 am - Q. A couple months ago, my husband and I sold our house and purchased another, contingent on our sale going through. Our buyers twice requested to extend their financing...