Real Estate
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Add style to any room with an accent wallMay 24, 2015 7:01 am - All walls are not created equal. Some are gifted with beautiful moldings; others feature a pair of exquisite windows; some provide a view via a set of doors; and still o...
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For senior homebuyers, golden years offer freedom and choiceMay 24, 2015 7:00 am - For homebuyers, golden years offer much freedom and choice
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Ask your local plumbing suppliers about waxless toilet sealMay 24, 2015 1:00 am - By Henri De Marne Q. I love your column and want to thank you for all the wonderful advice you have given over the years. In a recent column, you mentioned a newer waxle...
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Why you shouldn't wash your dishes by handMay 24, 2015 1:00 am - The year is 2015. Nonetheless, it is still common practice in many households to - after dinner - wash the dishes by hand to get all the grimy food off them, and then pu...
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Mortgage contracts are not changed by divorce settlementsMay 24, 2015 12:00 am - Q. I got divorced from my husband about three years ago. Part of our agreement was that he would continue to make the mortgage payments until our youngest child graduate...
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Motorcycle dealer, new restaurant to open in downtown LibertyvilleMay 23, 2015 8:00 am - Libertyville long has been known for an auto dealers row along Milwaukee Avenue, but high-end motorcycles are about to be added to the roster with a location in the hear...
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Does mortgage securitization help borrowers?May 23, 2015 1:00 am - Q. Lenders made bad loans during the years prior to the financial crisis because the loans could be sold as securities to unwary investors. Would most mortgage borrowers...
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Staging your home can give you a marketing edgeMay 23, 2015 12:01 am - First impressions are the key to successfully marketing a home. More homeowners are recognizing this fact and taking action to maximize their home's first-impression app...
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Neighbor's pool encroachesMay 23, 2015 12:00 am - Q. My daughter purchased her first home last year. During closing she was given a property map. Someone casually mentioned that the map indicated the backyard neighbor's...
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Board can terminate lease for violation of association rulesMay 23, 2015 12:00 am - Q. A unit in our condominium association is leased by an owner to a person who has a long history of ignoring and violating the rules. The board has levied fines that th...