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Hurricane damage has interrupted many salesOct 14, 2017 6:00 am - Q. We are buying a house in Cape Coral, Florida, and are supposed to close soon. The seller has evacuated and may not return. If there is more than $5,000 damage, I can ...
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Some questions about refinancingOct 14, 2017 6:00 am - Q. What is the worst mistake made by borrowers looking to refinance? A. The most common mistake (it may or may not be the worst) is assuming that if the monthly payment ...
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Rozner: Chicago Cubs' bullpen implodes again in Game 1 defeatOct 14, 2017 1:00 am - If you're going to win even one World Series, let alone two in a row, you need a bit of good fortune along the way. Through three very difficult series, the Chicago Cubs...
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Grammar Moses: Is it plural, possessive or what?Oct 14, 2017 1:00 am - Have you ever corrected someone mid-conversation because what he said just didn't sound right? What I'm talking about is words that sound like plurals and possessives bu...
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Women's watch: Runner keeps Chicago Marathon closeOct 14, 2017 1:00 am - Before the Chicago Marathon was sponsored by Bank of America, it was sponsored by LaSalle Bank. When LaSalle Bank became the title sponsor in 1994, Kim Harris, a residen...
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Protect yourself against rising risk of mortgage fraudOct 13, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Fraud in connection with home mortgages is on the rise, ranging from little white lies about the intended use of the property all the way up to much more so...
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Buyer unsure how to choose home inspectorOct 13, 2017 6:00 am - Q. My agent gave me a list of local home inspectors, but she expressed no preference for any particular one. When I asked her for a definite recommendation, she said her...
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How an Amtrak employee schemed to take $30,000 from 'Polar Express'Oct 13, 2017 5:30 am - A Downers Grove man might end up on Santa's naughty list this Christmas for using a beloved “Polar Express” holiday train ride to stuff his own stocking. Benjamin Sheets...
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Rozner: Chicago Cubs can really embrace underdog role nowOct 13, 2017 1:00 am - The Chicago Cubs have made a big deal out of loving the underdog label since about the middle of this season. Of course, it wasn't at all true until they faced the Natio...
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Tale of two climate strategiesOct 13, 2017 1:00 am - This week, The New York Times front page described the Trump administration's repeal of the Clean Power Plan, the Obama administration's attempt to slash carbon emission...