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Decorated for the holidays: Tradition and history come alive in annual house walk

By Jean Murphy
Nov 28, 2024 6:00 am - Six homes will be open for visitors to take in the spirit of the season on the Mount Prospect Historical Society’s Holiday Housewalk. Among them will be the Colonial-style home of a descendant of one of the village’s founding families.
Hidden ‘junk fees’ for trash pickup or common areas shock, anger tenants

By Aaron Wiener
Nov 27, 2024 8:30 pm - Across the country, consumer advocates and policymakers have warned of a rise in extra fees charged by companies that are not obvious in the listed price. Some government agencies are working to address the issue of rising mandatory fees, but for now, these surprise fees continue to proliferate in rental housing.
Tune up your heating system for maximum efficiency

By James Dulley
Nov 27, 2024 1:32 pm - What can you do when your utility bill are going up, even though your furnace is relatively new. Yearly upkeep by a professional will help.
How much is that doggy in the condo?

By David M. Bendoff
Nov 27, 2024 11:06 am - Charging dog owners a fee per dog is questionable, but until a court clears up the issue, some boards appear willing to take the risk.
From fashion to sports, coffee table books are great holiday options

By LEANNE ITALIE
Nov 27, 2024 1:04 am - Stumped on a holiday gift? Reach for a coffee-table book. The sometimes pricey, often large-format books are abundant at holiday time. Take care to invest in just the right one to avoid sad or puzzled eyes when your gift is unwrapped.
Put your roses to bed after several hard freezes

By Tim Johnson
Nov 26, 2024 6:31 pm - Winterize your hybrid roses after there have been two to three hard freezes.
Radon: Is there an affordable cure?

By Barry Stone
Nov 26, 2024 6:13 pm - Radon mitigation, in most cases, is a fairly simple process for a qualified contractor, and is usually not terribly expensive.
Holiday decorating easy as 1-2-3

Metro Creative Services
Nov 26, 2024 6:07 pm - There are a number of ways for homeowners to utilize their homes to showcase their holiday spirit during this special time of year.
Home & garden calendar, Dec. 1-7

Nov 25, 2024 7:30 pm - Holiday house tour, holiday displays and more.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises to highest level since July

By ALEX VEIGA
Nov 21, 2024 9:03 pm - The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged closer to 7% this week, climbing to its highest level since July.

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