Real Estate
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There's more than one way to pay back a reverse mortgageNov 05, 2016 6:00 am - What happens to the house after the owners secure a reverse mortgage? My answer to this question applies to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (HECM) for senior...
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Restoration, retro bulbs are hot lighting trendsNov 05, 2016 6:00 am - Purchasing a lighting fixture for your home can be similar to purchasing a piece of art. It ornaments your home by hanging from the ceiling or wall or by sitting on the ...
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When selling do more than stage the homeNov 05, 2016 6:00 am - Readers comments: • You had a question in the column about staging a home for an open house, and you wrote to put small valuables away. I once saw a TV show on which the...
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One-of-a-kind home furnishings for one and allNov 05, 2016 6:00 am - Want to have a custom floor, wallpaper or curtain design in your house that's unique and perfectly suited to your taste? Even if your budget for this is minuscule? Digit...
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An expert on bathroom design discusses lighting, tiles and moreNov 04, 2016 6:00 am - Barbara Sallick, co-founder of Waterworks and author of "The Perfect Bath," joined The Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius recently on the newspaper's Home Front o...
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Neighborhood profile: SherwoodNov 04, 2016 6:00 am - A mosaic of homes, towering trees and excellent schools draw buyers to the Sherwood subdivision in the heart of Arlington Heights. The subdivision features a few older h...
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Ten decorating mistakes and how to avoid themNov 04, 2016 6:00 am - After years of working with numerous clients, interior designers Michael Smith and Mary Cook have seen many of the same design mistakes over and over. The Los Angeles-ba...
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Seller blames home inspectorNov 04, 2016 5:00 am - Q. My home has a problem that was not disclosed when I bought the property last year. Whenever it rains, water leaks under the sliding glass door, completely soaking the...
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Learn about Kmart redevelopment plan in Lake ZurichNov 04, 2016 1:00 am - A developer will host an informal open house meant to provide more information about a proposed redevelopment of a long-vacant Kmart property on Rand Road in Lake Zurich...
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Sears in Oak Brook, elsewhere to be downsizedNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - Sears Holdings Corp. said its Oak Brook store is among a dozen stores nationwide set to be reduced by half with their auto centers eliminated or changed into just ap...