Real Estate
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First residents move into Tower Building in ElginJan 31, 2018 12:00 am - The first residents are moving into the renovated Tower Building in Elgin, and say they love its expansive views and historic character. "You can see the entire town," s...
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An owner's spouse cannot be a board memberJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I am married; however, the deed to my condominium unit in Illinois is in my name only. The declaration for our association says that a board member can be an owner or...
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Rapid rescoring can provide quick credit fixJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Many mortgage applicants have never heard of "rapid rescoring" or CreditXpert score simulations - in part because some lenders choose not to educate them. T...
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New gadgets take smart homes to the next levelJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - If you have ever wanted to experience zero gravity but can't afford a trip to the moon, the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas may have a solution. A new bath...
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Growing citrus indoors pays offJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - When Heather Rhoades bought her first indoor orange tree nearly 20 years ago, she had to order it from a specialty online retailer. Now, it's not uncommon to find citrus...
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Chic barn doors also save spaceJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - Barn doors remain wildly popular. We see this type of door used in a wide variety of design styles, from minimalist to rustic, and for passage doors and closet doors. Fo...
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Kitchen and bath advice from a remodeling expertJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - Kerry Ann Rodriguez, director of project development at Case Architects & Remodelers, joined staff writer Jura Koncius on The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. H...
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The sources of window leakageJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Last winter, one of our windows leaked for the third year in a row. We tried caulking and even installed an awning over the window: all to no avail. Each time it rain...
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Taking a HECM reverse mortgage for a Llmited periodJan 30, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I am interested in your opinion of the following plan: Take a HECM reverse mortgage on my home, which is worth $1 million and will appreciate by 3.5 percent per year....
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Lenders digging ever deeperJan 30, 2018 5:00 am - The great minds of the mortgage market continue to work overtime, coming up with fresh ideas in an effort to reach more would-be homebuyers. Pilot programs like these do...