Real Estate
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Who trims the branches overhanging onto neighbor's property?Aug 22, 2015 1:00 am - Q. I have a neighbor who has two large pine trees in his yard. The branches of one of them hang over my yard. Is it his or my responsibility to trim the branches that go...
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Home exteriors can have it rough in the MidwestAug 22, 2015 1:00 am - Withstanding the rigors of Chicago's weather extremes isn't easy - for people or their homes. Those who have lived through years of wind, snow and cold during Chicago's ...
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Suburban home sales and prices surge higher in JulyAug 22, 2015 1:00 am - The strong summer housing market continued in July as home sales and median prices posted robust gains while the time it took to sell a home declined, according to the I...
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Equity credit lines are given somewhat differently todayAug 22, 2015 12:00 am - Q. Recently you pointed out a slew of problems now faced by borrowers who took out a Home Equity Line of Credit before the financial crisis. Their timing was terrible, b...
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An A-Z guide to the perfect fit for DIY designersAug 21, 2015 6:00 am - Designing an inviting living space not only takes creativity but also precision. That's because looks, comfort and even safety depend largely on the proper placement of ...
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Schaumburg plans Heritage Park at historic crossroadsAug 21, 2015 5:30 am - Schaumburg opened a convention center and adjoining hotel during the village's 50th anniversary in 2006, but will mark its 60th next year in more modest fashion with the...
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How to replace your old wooden thresholdAug 21, 2015 1:01 am - Wooden thresholds usually last a long time. But when they wear down or become damaged by water or some other issue, you really should replace them. Even a metal threshol...
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Home inspector makes big mistakeAug 21, 2015 1:00 am - Q. We purchased our home about six months ago. Since then we've discovered problems that were missed by our home inspector. The worst has been the lack of an operable he...
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Art Van Furniture moving into Schaumburg Dominick'sAug 21, 2015 1:00 am - Schaumburg has now solved the problem of its two vacant Dominick's stores with the news Friday that Art Van Furniture will soon occupy the one at the southwest corner of...
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When fed rate rises, some homeowners lose, others may winAug 21, 2015 1:00 am - The widely expected increase in short-term interest rates by the Federal Reserve Board likely will have an uneven impact on borrowers across the nation. Q. Our newspaper...