Real Estate
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Birds appreciate the help they find throughout winterDec 02, 2018 6:00 am - Many of our feathered friends decide to remain in our gardens, declining invitations to follow some gardeners who “fly off” to Florida, Arizona or other balmy spots. The...
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Water stains on brick may clean easilyDec 02, 2018 5:00 am - Q. My home was built during the 1950s and has a fireplace wall, 8-by-15 feet, made of what someone told me was Arkansas Marble. I recently purchased this home with an $5...
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Velkme receives NAR National Commercial AwardDec 02, 2018 12:00 am - NAPERVILLE - Caton Commercial Real Estate Group Senior Vice President Andy Velkme, CIPS, has received the NAR National Commercial Award for 2018. He is one of only 79 Re...
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Can owners keep email addresses private?Dec 01, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I know the Illinois Condominium Property Act was changed for 2018 to require associations to provide owner email addresses and telephone numbers to other owners. I th...
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Apps take the legwork out of house-hunting
Dec 01, 2018 6:00 am - House hunters have reached a point where they don't necessarily need to set foot inside a home to make an offer on it. Smartphone technology allows them to take virtual ...
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How mastering your thermostat could save you a bundleDec 01, 2018 5:00 am - Want to trim your heating costs this winter? Learning how to effectively use your house's thermostat can help you slash those utility bills. The average household spends...
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Compare ratings to find an effective air cleanerDec 01, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Several of my children have allergies so I want to use room air cleaners in their bedrooms. I have seen many advertisements with great claims for effectiveness. What ...
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When to put home in daughters' namesDec 01, 2018 5:00 am - Q. My daughter gave me a hard time because my house is only in my name now that my husband died. I would appreciate your explanation of why it is not wise to put the hou...
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Video doorbells are winning over residents – and policeNov 30, 2018 5:00 am - On her birthday, Nancy Traylor of Richmond, Virginia, received an unwelcome surprise. The real estate agent and her husband were celebrating near the Chesapeake Bay, abo...
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Five ways to get home improvement fundsNov 30, 2018 5:00 am - Homeowners have been bitten hard by the remodeling bug. For proof, consider that over 50 percent of those recently polled by Houzz indicated they plan to start or contin...