Real Estate
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Turn a sunny patio into a tropical oasisJun 24, 2018 7:00 am - This summer take a tropical vacation in your own backyard. Group some tropical, or tropical-looking, plants on a deck or patio, add a water feature and some comfortable ...
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A backyard sound system livens up your outdoor spaceJun 24, 2018 6:00 am - Want to jazz up your outdoor living area and tune into extra comfort and entertainment? Implement an outdoor-rated sound system. “Music is one of the most overlooked fea...
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What you need to make your outdoor area feel like a living roomJun 24, 2018 6:00 am - If you want to enjoy the great outdoors this summer, you don't need to travel beyond your own backyard. Simply bring all the comforts of the indoors to your patio, deck ...
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Attic fan removal prompts more questionsJun 24, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I have read your column for many years and have learned a lot about many different topics. I now find myself with a question I cannot get to the bottom of, so I am tu...
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Off-site address required to provide informationJun 23, 2018 7:00 am - Q. I own a unit in a homeowners association, but I live off-site and out of state. My association wants me to provide my off-site address. Why does the association need ...
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Grilling classes, parties cook up excitementJun 23, 2018 6:00 am - The three Weber Grill Restaurants in the Chicago area - located in Schaumburg, Lombard and Chicago - are experts at letting guests enjoy the delicious taste of backyard ...
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Smart strategies to buy a home in a tight marketJun 23, 2018 6:00 am - Remember playing musical chairs? For many eager first-time buyers, house hunting will remind them of that childhood game where everyone was scrambling to secure a place,...
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Showing a house involves a skill setJun 23, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Several Realtors have told us they know the best way to show a house to buyers, but we want to try without using a broker. Is there really a special professional way ...
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Piggyback loans return, opening door to refinancingJun 23, 2018 6:00 am - While rising interest rates have sharply reduced the number of mortgage borrowers who can refinance into a lower rate, rising home prices create opportunities for some b...
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Paying the right commission is ultimately up to youJun 22, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — So you think things don't get rough in real estate and feathers don't fly when agents' commission money is at stake? Ha. Listen to what Joshua Hunt, founder...