Real Estate
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Low inventory results in sluggish home salesMar 07, 2015 12:01 am - Pending home sales are dropping, despite mortgage interest rates being at near record lows, the National Association of Realtors reported. Those mortgage rates have fina...
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Home equity creates retirement optionsMar 07, 2015 12:00 am - The dream of many downsizing seniors is to sell their home that has become too big, buy a smaller home and pay cash so that they no longer have a mortgage - then use the...
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New concept in solar energy has bright future in U.S.Mar 07, 2015 12:00 am - MINNEAPOLIS - A new concept in renewable energy is catching fire across the country, allowing customers who might find solar panels too expensive or impractical to buy g...
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One size doesn't fit allMar 06, 2015 11:01 pm - Q. In a recent column, you said: "A reverse mortgage can be an excellent plan for some elderly homeowners." Can you tell me the circumstances under which it would be an ...
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Buying a new house before selling the old oneMar 06, 2015 11:00 pm - Homeowners buy their second or third homes for a variety of reasons. They may be trading up to get more space and amenities; they may be downsizing, because they don't n...
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'Six-month' rule to recover fees, assessments is confusingMar 06, 2015 11:00 pm - Q. There is a lot of confusion at our condominium association as to the amount of assessments and expenses, like legal fees, our association is entitled to recover under...
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Serbian restaurant opening in Mount ProspectMar 06, 2015 12:00 am - Mount Prospect, home to a diverse array of culinary offerings, is about to get a restaurant featuring Serbian style cooking. This week, the Mount Prospect village board ...
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Easter activities at Woodfield MallMar 06, 2015 12:00 am - Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg will be hosting its annual Easter celebration festivities from now through April 4. Until Saturday, April 4, children will have the chance t...
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Make your spring cleaning plan of attackMar 05, 2015 11:01 pm - Spring is just around the corner, and it's not too early to start planning your spring-cleaning attack. Here are some basics to help you get started with a good list and...
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Rent payments can improve your credit scoreMar 05, 2015 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - It's the great credit divide in American housing: If you buy a home and pay your mortgage on time regularly, your credit score typically benefits. If you re...