Real Estate
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Time to sell? Ready to buy? Economist says it's a great time to do bothJul 04, 2015 1:00 am - Is now a good time to sell my home? When will mortgage rates increase? How much home can I afford? These are questions on the minds of many homeowners and homebuyers. A...
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How to pay off your mortgage faster without being scammedJul 04, 2015 12:00 am - The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is a great instrument that has made homeownership possible for millions of people, but none of them like the idea of being in debt for 30...
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Single-family home associations usually not treated as condominiumsJul 04, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We are a homeowners association of detached single-family homes with less than 60 lots. Your column often refers to the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Do these re...
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Good taste comes from many sourcesJul 03, 2015 7:01 am - What is good taste? How do we acquire a sense of what is refined or vulgar? How can one discern good interiors from bad? Learning to appreciate good design can start at...
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Strong housing market makes it tough to find deals
Jul 03, 2015 6:32 am - The housing market has resumed its strongest growth in years, according to industry data released this week, pointing to a continuing tough market for homebuyers looking...
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Neighborhood profile: Country Club, Mount ProspectJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - Gary Schumacher purchased a home in the Country Club subdivision in Mount Prospect while he was single. Five years ago when he married, he and his new wife, Amy, looked ...
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A bright idea for updating lampsJul 03, 2015 12:01 am - Table and floor lamps are great because they can be used wherever and whenever you need them. All you have to do is twist a tiny knob or flip a small switch, which is lo...
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Lenders go high-tech to spot borrowers' liesJul 03, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - It's one of the most common lies that homebuyers tell mortgage lenders, and it may be on the upswing: In order to get a lower interest rate and down payment...
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Safety tips for removing lead paintJul 03, 2015 12:00 am - Q. In a recent article, you recommended using paint remover to get rid of lead paint in an old home. I recently used a heat gun to remove the lead paint in my home. The ...
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Places in the heart and places in the homeJul 03, 2015 12:00 am - Designer Nate Berkus joined Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius recently for online chat. Here is an edited excerpt. Q. Is it still possible to decorate using Orie...