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Builder can be liable for not enforcing rulesMay 05, 2018 7:00 am - Q. I am a regular reader of your column and hope you can be of assistance. I live in a community of single-family homes that has recorded covenants and restrictions in p...
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Undoing Dodd-Frank: Are smaller lenders more cautious?May 05, 2018 7:00 am - Dodd-Frank was a Congressional overreaction to the financial crisis of 2008 an '09, and a process of amelioration is underway. Under the proposed Economic Growth, Regula...
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DIY steps to improve air conditioner efficiencyMay 05, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I have my central air conditioner and furnace serviced every several years to keep them running efficiently. Is there anything I can do to the air conditioner myself ...
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IRS and short sales less of an issue these daysMay 05, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I wrote in a long time ago with a question about not wanting to pay income tax on my forgiven debt when I sold my house in a short sale years ago. Just to update you,...
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Constable: Preparing for Mother's Day by fighting the disease that killed herMay 05, 2018 1:00 am - On the eve of the first Mother's Day since her mom died, Susan Draddy of Hinsdale will spend the night raising money to fight the disease that killed both her parents. "...
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Grammar Moses: Do your Facebook friends requires a plural verb?May 05, 2018 1:00 am - Patrick Gerby shot a photo of a billboard in the Loop that rubs him the wrong way. "Not sure if you've seen the mini-billboards downtown near corners and bus stops. Does...
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Maple's passing is a big loss for us allMay 05, 2018 1:00 am - The shooter felt like a big shot. After all, that wasn't just anybody behind the wheel of that red Jeep Grand Cherokee during those summers. The man pulled into the Bosw...
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Rozner: Man who drafted Chicago Cubs' Kerry Wood knew he would starMay 05, 2018 1:00 am - The 20th anniversary of Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout game has brought back memories for millions. But it's not 20-20 hindsight for the man who brought him to Chicago, for i...
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From 'Avatar' to 'Avengers': Saldana is sci-fi's brightest starMay 04, 2018 6:00 am - Her movies have grossed more than $7 billion at the global box office. In the U.S., they've raked in more money than films starring no less a superstar than Julia Robert...
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Appraisal-free loans save millions for buyersMay 04, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - For homeowners and buyers, it's been an unexpected windfall: relief from having to pay for a traditional mortgage appraisal that usually costs between $400 ...