Real Estate
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Owner discovers moisture problem under houseMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Q. While doing some wiring under my house, I found a moisture problem that looks serious. The ground is muddy, and there are small puddles in various places. What concer...
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A frenzy for flipping: Advice for would-be real estate investorsMar 11, 2017 5:00 am - If you're among the many people who watch television programs such as "Flip or Flop" or "Flipping the Block" and think you can become a master flipper yourself, you're n...
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Condo owners have lots of thoughts on smoking issueMar 11, 2017 5:00 am - Lots of readers wrote in with suggestions for those condo owners whose balcony and apartment interior were spoiled by cigarette smoke from their downstairs neighbors. So...
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Boards may conduct rules violation hearings by phoneMar 11, 2017 5:00 am - Q. It is difficult for our association to schedule rules violation hearings because of the work and travel schedules of board members. Is the board of a condominium allo...
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Builder starts work on two new communitiesMar 11, 2017 5:00 am - Upon completion of his economics degree from Northwestern University, Chris Coleman accepted a job that determined the course of his professional life. "I took a marketi...
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Planning for a comfortable future at 62Mar 11, 2017 5:00 am - Age 62 is a good time to take stock of where you are financially, and where you are going. You become eligible for Social Security at 62, though it may or may not be to ...
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Super Bowl Party triggers insurance 'hangover' for homeownerMar 10, 2017 5:00 am - Party-throwing owners and renters may be held financially liable if a visitor gets sick after the festivities have ended. Q. We threw a big Super Bowl party at our house...
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Infill is often the way to go for new constructionMar 10, 2017 5:00 am - Today, homebuilders look at an dilapidated old house, abandoned business structure or small parcel of land in a new way - as pockets of opportunity. The days of homebuil...
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Lenders could miss full credit picture under new policyMar 10, 2017 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - It could be a boon for some homebuyers - their credit scores will get a surprise boost - but worrisome for mortgage lenders, landlords and others who depend...
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Six-story, 165-unit luxury apartment building coming to downtown ElmhurstMar 10, 2017 12:00 am - A six-story complex with 165 luxury apartment units, stores and parking soon could be the newest addition to Elmhurst's growing downtown. Aldermen this week voted 9-4 to...