Real Estate
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Advice when designing for small spacesJun 10, 2018 6:01 am - Micro- apartments are the next trend in city living. In larger cities such as New York or San Francisco, people have been used to living in cramped quarters for decades....
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Tips on replacement windowsJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - Q. A while ago you mentioned replacement windows in your column. You mentioned "Replacement by Anderson" and I think "Marvin" replacement windows. I don't think you knew...
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How 4 couples turned their dream of living abroad into reality
Jun 10, 2018 1:07 am - If you've ever experienced the urge to chuck everything and live in another country, you're not alone. Maybe you dream of spending time on a beach instead of a cubicle o...
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What to do if you inherit property overseas
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Don't let a down payment scare you away from buying first houseJun 10, 2018 1:00 am - College is over, but you still have to do the kind of math that matters. Like: How am I supposed to save $50,000 for a down payment on a house? If this question sends yo...
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Want to buy real estate abroad? Tips on qualifying for loans
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Allocating Your Excess Cash: Make a Larger Down Payment or Pay Points?Jun 09, 2018 7:00 am - Mortgage borrowers with enough money to make a down payment larger than the minimum must decide whether to increase the down payment or pay points. This is an investment...
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Widow can't decide how to leave house to heirsJun 09, 2018 7:00 am - Q. I'm a widow, and I own my house free and clear. It's the main thing I own. I've recently developed cancer, and I think it's time to make a will, and I don't know what...
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Beyond the plastic gate: Baby-proofing in styleJun 09, 2018 6:00 am - It's a headache known to many new parents: Suddenly, your stylish abode morphs into a menagerie of outlet covers and cabinet locks. While the phrases "baby-proofing" and...
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Assessment of condos may not be accurateJun 09, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We own a unit in a small condominium association in Cook County. The current declaration of condominium allocates percentage of ownership equally (20 percent) among a...