Real Estate
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Several solutions suggested for flooded backyardMay 14, 2017 6:00 am - Editor's note: Late last year, one of the Daily Herald's syndicated services stopped distributing Henri de Marni's home repair column. However, following a deal directly...
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Winters can be damaging to air conditionersMay 13, 2017 6:00 am - It may not always feel like it, but summer is around the corner. In fact, Memorial Day is only two weeks away. So it is time get your air conditioners serviced and prep...
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Assessment increases cannot be charged retroactivelyMay 13, 2017 6:00 am - Q. The board of our association has not yet adopted the year 2017 budget, even though the declaration required the board to adopt the budget by mid-December of 2016. We ...
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Tea ingredients can be grown on your windowsillMay 12, 2017 6:00 am - Flavorful teas can be brewed from a great variety of herbs, flowers, fruits, spices and roots taken fresh from the garden. These generally are stronger and more refreshi...
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Hot housing market makes loan 'preapproval' more vitalMay 12, 2017 6:00 am - Savvy buyers in today's tightening housing market get "prequalified" for a loan, rather than just "prequalification." Q. We are looking for our first home to buy. Our qu...
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Zillow under fire for “Zestimate” systemMay 12, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — It was bound to happen: A homeowner has filed suit against online realty giant Zillow, claiming the company's controversial “Zestimate” tool repeatedly unde...
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Crestwood Estates in neighborhood profileMay 12, 2017 6:00 am - It's all about the trees in Wood Dale's Crestwood Estates - beautiful old oak trees that the developer gifted to homebuyers. The stately trees were a draw for John and J...
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Seller confused about plumbing jargonMay 12, 2017 6:00 am - Q. The people who are buying our home hired a home inspector. He said our dishwasher drain hose needs an airgap to prevent a sewage backup into the dishwasher. Unfortuna...
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Proposed Rosemont TIF includes theaterMay 12, 2017 1:00 am - Rosemont has taken the first step in creating what would be its ninth tax increment financing district. Mayor Brad Stephens said the district would encompass the village...
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Marcus Millichap sells Alabama siteMay 12, 2017 1:00 am - OAKBROOK TERRACE — Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate investment services firm, announced the sale of a Starbucks, a 1,750-square foot property in Alabaster, A...