Real Estate
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Plan now for the best tomatoes next yearSep 22, 2019 7:00 am - A myth among tomato lovers is that homegrown tomatoes taste best. Not true! The best varieties of tomatoes are what taste best, whether they're grown on a farm or in a b...
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Don't-pay-till-you-die reverse mortgages are booming in Canada
Sep 22, 2019 6:00 am - Reverse mortgages are surging in Canada as more older people join the country's debt bandwagon. If you're 55 or older, you can borrow as much as 55% of the value of your...
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What to know before refinancing your home loan
Sep 22, 2019 6:00 am - Mortgage rates have hovered near three-year lows recently, leading many homeowners to wonder if now is the time to refinance. I asked Craig Strent, CEO and co-founder of...
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Who should repair dryrot damage?Sep 22, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Before selling my home, I hired a termite inspector, as advised by my Realtor. No termites were found, but the inspector did find dry rot on the eaves. His cost estim...
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Northwest Community Hospital announces vision for cancer centerSep 22, 2019 5:30 am - Northwest Community Hospital officials are seeking to build a dedicated center for cancer treatment. Hospital leaders announced the vision for the cancer center Saturday...
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Residents cannot form a commissionSep 21, 2019 7:00 am - Q. Can the owners in our association create commissions? A. A commission is an advisory body that can make recommendations to the association board. The board, not the u...
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How to sell a lakeside vacation retreatSep 21, 2019 6:00 am - Q. My wife and I am approaching our 80s and thinking about selling our cottage. It is on the water at the Eastern end of Lake Ontario. In 1992, we bought and cleared the...
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Doors, windows ensure home's comfortSep 21, 2019 6:00 am - The next time we have a chilly day, consider sitting on the floor inside your home, particularly in the places where your children and grandchildren like to play, and se...
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Baby boomers see advantages in new constructionSep 20, 2019 6:00 am - A suburban couple in their late 60s decides to sell their large, four-bedroom home with three bathrooms. It's too large for them. Taxes are too high. Utilities are too c...
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The Shuman opens in NapervilleSep 19, 2019 1:00 am - NAPERVILLE - Franklin Partners announced the opening of The Shuman, a socially active office building that brings urban vibes to a suburban location. The transformation ...