Real Estate
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The best handheld vacuums, according to expertsOct 15, 2017 6:00 am - For houses with kids or pets, a handheld vacuum is a near-necessity for crumbs or pet-hair pickup. "This is what you're going to reach for when your kids spill cereal in...
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Create compost for a healthier garden next springOct 15, 2017 6:00 am - Even though days are getting shorter and the mercury in the thermometer is heading south, there is still plenty to do in the vegetable garden. Continue harvesting vegeta...
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Unit owners can't use records for solicitationsOct 14, 2017 7:00 am - Q. I recently read about a change in Section 19 of the Condominium Property Act concerning books and records of an association. I understand owners will no longer have t...
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Stretch the storage space in your kitchen, closetsOct 14, 2017 7:00 am - People seem to fill whatever space they have available. So whether you have a house that was built 50 years ago with little storage or one that was built five years ago ...
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Hurricane damage has interrupted many salesOct 14, 2017 6:00 am - Q. We are buying a house in Cape Coral, Florida, and are supposed to close soon. The seller has evacuated and may not return. If there is more than $5,000 damage, I can ...
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Some questions about refinancingOct 14, 2017 6:00 am - Q. What is the worst mistake made by borrowers looking to refinance? A. The most common mistake (it may or may not be the worst) is assuming that if the monthly payment ...
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The White Company's monochrome aesthetic comes to the U.S.Oct 14, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Sometimes dubbed a British Martha Stewart, Chrissie Rucker - with her own home goods empire and cultish following - has brought her monochrome aesthetic to Fi...
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Annual furnace maintenance is a must for homeownersOct 14, 2017 6:00 am - Now is the time to schedule your annual furnace maintenance. ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, a family-owned business that has been serving homeowners for more...
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Fall Extravaganza this weekend at The Lakes Of Boulder RidgeOct 13, 2017 6:00 am - This weekend, Plote Homes is hosting a Fall Extravaganza at The Lakes of Boulder Ridge, the Northwest suburbs' premier golf course community. Anyone who purchases this S...
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Protect yourself against rising risk of mortgage fraudOct 13, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Fraud in connection with home mortgages is on the rise, ranging from little white lies about the intended use of the property all the way up to much more so...