Real Estate
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Salsa lovers can grow a garden just for dippingMay 27, 2018 7:00 am - If you have a sunny spot in the garden, you can grow most of the ingredients for homemade salsa. Tomatoes Prepare the soil by adding lots of organic matter. When th...
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Expansion tank may solve pipe noiseMay 27, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I seem to have a water hammer in my heating system. At first it was a pounding inside my wall and I was unsure of what it was. I have hot water off my boiler with bas...
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Is it time to harvest your home's value?
May 27, 2018 1:05 am - Homeowners might be feeling richer lately, and it's not necessarily because the recent tax cut has left more dollars in their paychecks. Rising home values are creating ...
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Naperville anxious about next steps in 5th Avenue redevelopmentMay 27, 2018 1:00 am - The prospect of development along 5th Avenue near the Metra station in Naperville has people anxious. For some, it's a feeling of excitement. For others, it's a feeling...
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Outdoor decor is always evolvingMay 26, 2018 6:00 am - The way in which Americans use their outdoor spaces at home has evolved to an incredible extent over the past 70 years since GIs returned from World War II. And Northwes...
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Window treatments add spring flairMay 26, 2018 6:00 am - Even the simplest window treatments have an important role to play in the look of a room. “They really soften and furnish a space much more than most people imagine,” sa...
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Earnest money is standard practiceMay 26, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We are looking to buy our first home, and we have a good agent, but I thought I would double-check with you. She says we will be expected to give her a substantial ch...
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Some questions about mortgage interest ratesMay 26, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Why have mortgage interest rates been creeping up over the last few months? A. Recent declines in unemployment to rock bottom levels and the accompanying increase in ...
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Owners may challenging a proxy formMay 26, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We live in an Illinois common interest association of over 100 townhouses. Each year, we hold an annual election meeting and election for the board. Procedurally, pro...
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Racial disparities significant in mortgage rejectionsMay 25, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - For millions of Americans hoping to buy or refinance a home, it's a crucial make-or-break question: Will the lender say yes to our mortgage application, tur...