Real Estate
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Home ownership: The American dreamOct 23, 2016 5:01 am - Since we are nearing the end of the presidential election season and have been discussing all types of American dreams, maybe it's appropriate to talk about the quintess...
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Home remodeling becoming a popular optionOct 22, 2016 6:01 am - Many homeowners would like to purchase a home with more space and special features. But they hesitate because of rising prices and minimal inventory in their market. Ins...
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How to shake up your stodgy kitchen layoutOct 22, 2016 6:00 am - How do we best combine the kitchen, as in the room where food is prepared and cooked, and living room, the other name of the family gathering space that was understood l...
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Builders prepare for changing seasonsOct 22, 2016 6:00 am - Buying an already-built, "speculation" home can be a smart move for prospective buyers of all generations. New construction appeals to buyers who are relocating from ano...
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Can developer extend control in a common interest community?Oct 22, 2016 6:00 am - Q. We live in a Common Interest Community Association. The declaration, recorded about eight years ago, permits the developer to keep control of the association for 10 y...
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What common mistakes do mortgage shoppers make?Oct 22, 2016 6:00 am - A mortgage shopper assumes responsibility for determining the type of mortgage that best meets his or her needs, and finding the loan provider offering the best (or clos...
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No gift taxOct 22, 2016 6:00 am - Q. Can I give my daughter a $14,000 interest in a rental property I own with a regular deed? I would want to give her $14,000 interest year by year after that. If I can'...
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Updating interior doors has been greatly simplifiedOct 22, 2016 6:00 am - If someone were to tell you that you could completely transform and update your home without any on-site construction, paint cans or tarps littering your living spaces -...
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Neighborhood profile: StillwaterOct 21, 2016 6:00 am - The Stillwater subdivision is a sought-after clubhouse community that offers buyers upscale custom homes, excellent schools and a convenient location on Naperville's sou...
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Do-it-yourself toilet repairOct 21, 2016 6:00 am - Q. The linoleum around my toilet has a dark stain that won't wash off. My next-door neighbor is a "do-it-yourselfer," so I asked him about it. He said the stain is cause...