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Should this reverse mortgage borrower modify or refinance?Mar 10, 2018 5:00 am - Jane took out a HECM reverse mortgage on her house five years ago when she became 62. Because she was still employed at the time, she elected to take a credit line, whic...
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Buying first investmentMar 10, 2018 5:00 am - Q. My husband has a chance to buy the house next door to us. They would give us a mortgage, and we would rent it out. He was wondering whether you have any guidelines fo...
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Amendments to declarations are legalMar 10, 2018 5:00 am - Q. You recently responded to a concern about a number of owner-occupied units that must be maintained, and once the maximum number of units permitted to be leased is rea...
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Constable: Garden show's director has roots in WheelingMar 10, 2018 12:00 am - Like a weed, we must first deal with this cliché: the roots of the Chicago Flower & Garden Show owner and director. “As a child, I asked my parents if I could grow a ve...
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Rozner: Will Astros suffer same hangover as Chicago Cubs?Mar 10, 2018 12:00 am - Kris Bryant stood in the Cubs' clubhouse and patiently answered all comers. He paused frequently, took deep breaths and never did flash that million-dollar smile. The ma...
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Grammar Moses: Please absorb this monograph with zealMar 10, 2018 12:00 am - Dear product salesperson: Please string together words and phrases that make sense - or don't bother emailing me. As you might guess, those who are unfamiliar with my ne...
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Students' environmental efforts gain recognitionMar 09, 2018 8:00 pm - The Earth Club at Willow Bend Elementary School, Rolling Meadows, was chosen to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the Feb. 21 District 15 board meeting for its dedication...
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Rapidly accumulating late fees cause hardshipMar 09, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I have been renting a condominium for about six months. I have been having some issues with work and have not been able to pay my rent on time the last four months. R...
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Housing-related interest deductions are still availableMar 09, 2018 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - It's official: Despite widespread fears to the contrary, the IRS has clarified that last year's big tax bill did not kill all interest deductions on home eq...
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Sale could be doomed because of odd bathroom lightMar 09, 2018 5:00 am - Q. The house we are buying has a lamp that hangs by a chain from the ceiling above the master bathtub. Our home inspector says this is dangerous. We've asked the seller ...