Real Estate
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Still time to take advantage of low mortgage ratesOct 09, 2016 11:00 pm - Mortgage rates - how low will they go? "Personally, I believe mortgage rates will stay very low at least for the rest of the year, but the Federal Reserve is attempting ...
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Less is more … sometimesOct 09, 2016 7:01 am - Mies van der Rohe was a world-renowned architect credited for creating the design mantra "less is more." This was and still is a great philosophy intended for modern lif...
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International companies offer small range optionsOct 09, 2016 6:01 am - Where do you find appliances that fit in a tiny kitchen but are just like those used in luxuriously large kitchens? That is the million-dollar question that frustrates a...
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Getting away from it all — at homeOct 09, 2016 6:00 am - In today's frenetic society, the rooms of our houses multi-task as well. People are answering email in the kitchen, watching TV while in the bathtub, turning dining room...
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Fading siding likely needs some new paintOct 09, 2016 6:00 am - Q. I have been reading your weekly column for quite a few years. It is very interesting. Our home in Florida has a color problem with the vinyl siding. The siding is med...
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Forgotten little bathroom now a shining starOct 09, 2016 6:00 am - Forgotten little bathroom now a shining star
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Some pre-winter pointers for a healthy lawnOct 08, 2016 7:00 am - Winter weather can be harsh, especially on lawns. Homeowners who spend much of spring and summer tending to their lawns may fear the impact that winter will have on thei...
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If you need a mortgage, you also need an appraisalOct 08, 2016 6:00 am - Q. I used your site to connect with one of your certified loan providers. While I provided all the documentation they asked for in a timely manner, the lender did not cl...
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Table-setting rules worth breakingOct 08, 2016 6:00 am - Sandy Chilewich loves to challenge people's perceptions of a properly set table. The founder and creative director of the Chilewich brand of place mats dumped traditiona...
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Keep your furnace clean for top efficiencyOct 08, 2016 5:00 am - There is no avoiding winter. If you live in the Chicago area, you need to be ready for it. Part of that readiness involves making sure your furnace is tuned up and ready...