Real Estate
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Exemption not allowed on rental propertiesNov 08, 2015 12:00 am - Q. In 2003, my wife and I bought a townhouse in Cook County. I have been leasing the property since it was purchased. I just realized I have been receiving the homeowner...
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11 things your Realtor won't tell you - but shouldNov 08, 2015 12:00 am - Realtors live a conflicted life. On the one hand, they are salespeople. They only make money when their deal closes. On the other hand, they are consultants. They advise...
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Board members must be unit ownersNov 07, 2015 12:00 am - Q. The board recently learned one of the board members of our condominium association is not a unit owner. This person is in the first year of a two-year term. Is this a...
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Ready your home for holiday guestsNov 07, 2015 12:00 am - The song may say, "there's no place like home for the holidays," yet many people find their holidays are just as well spent in someone else's abode. The popular motor cl...
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Designers help nail the right lookNov 07, 2015 12:00 am - When decorating your bedrooms, forget about making everything match, said Anne Hildreth, a designer in the Vernon Hills Steinhafels Furniture store. "Right now, it is al...
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Hanover Park breaks ground on Hanover Square shopping mall renovationsNov 06, 2015 4:22 am - Village staff and representatives from Tobin Development broke ground Thursday evening on Hanover Square shopping mall renovations that were originally projected to be c...
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Land sale would stock repair fund for Cuneo mansionNov 06, 2015 4:00 am - Proceeds from a land sale to build new homes could fund restoration of the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens in Vernon Hills, but several issues must be resolved before ground i...
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How to properly insulate your homeNov 06, 2015 12:01 am - We all know that we need to have insulation in our attics for comfort and energy efficiency. But how much do we need? And how do we add more? Let me help you figure this...
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A ballroom ghost and a squad of spiritsNov 06, 2015 12:00 am - Maybe you don't believe in ghosts or evil spirits. The folks mentioned in this column, though, definitely do. Q. Have you ever heard of a ghost called Resurrection Mary?...
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Buying new home without a home inspectionNov 06, 2015 12:00 am - Q: We recently bought a model home in a new subdivision. The builder is using it as an office and will be renting it from us for one more year, until most of the remaini...