Home and Garden
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Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rises to 6.75%, second straight uptickJul 23, 2025 3:43 pm - The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage rose for the second week in a row, another setback for the U.S. housing market, which is mired in a sales slump as affordability constraints shut out prospective homebuyers.
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Home sales fade in June as national median sales price hits an all-time high of $435,300
Jul 23, 2025 3:38 pm - Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slid in June to the slowest pace since last September as mortgage rates remained elevated and national median sales prices hit unprecedented levels.
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Community association proposes buyer fee changesJul 23, 2025 1:15 pm - A community association wants to change its declaration to establish a buyer/new member fee based on a percentage of the gross selling price, in addition to an existing seller resale fee.
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‘The Khayat touch’: Former Gurnee Holiday Inn being renovated and converted to apartments, boutique roomsJul 23, 2025 9:15 am - Khayat Enterprises, well known in Lake County, is in the midst of its of largest venture yet — the renovation and conversion of the former Holiday Inn in Gurnee to Ten Hotel Convention Center and Residences.
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Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat
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These DIY solutions can replace a closet full of chemical cleaners
Jul 22, 2025 3:41 pm - You can replace conventional cleaning products containing concerning chemicals with DIY solutions using common, safer ingredients like vinegar, castile soap and baking soda.
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Annuals are the forgotten native plants. Here are 7 worth adding to the garden
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Home & garden calendar, July 27 to Aug. 2Jul 22, 2025 2:24 pm - Upcoming events include garden club meetings, plant swaps, and tours covering topics like holiday decor, topiary making, tree crops, and wrapping up gardens for fall.
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More than 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of 9 deaths
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Signs it's time to replace guttersJul 22, 2025 1:38 pm - Gutter replacement projects may not be exciting, but new gutters can make a home safer and prolong the life of a roof and other features on a property.