Real Estate
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Keep an eye out to catch common tomato problems earlyJul 21, 2019 7:00 am - By now you are enjoying the fresh, homegrown taste of tomatoes. To continue savoring them all summer, be on the lookout for common diseases or other problems. Caught ear...
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Small details are what makes a room shineJul 21, 2019 7:00 am - Accessorizing a home is what makes it personal … your home. Adding that final layer will make generic, store-bought furniture seem special and show off your style. In an...
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Almost 40% of U.S. homes are 'free and clear' of a mortgage
Jul 21, 2019 6:15 am - More Americans are living mortgage free. About 37% of U.S. households are "free and clear," meaning they no longer have a home mortgage to pay, according to a Zillow dat...
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Microgreens are an easy crop you can harvest year-roundJul 21, 2019 6:00 am - If you like munching on seedlings, consider directing your palate toward microgreens. These tiny vegetables burst with rich, leafy flavors ranging from spicy to sweet, a...
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Work platform needed by furnace in atticJul 21, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Now that I'm selling my home, the buyer's home inspector cited my furnace because it has no work platform. This heater has been in place for nearly 20 years and has p...
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More questions arise on marijuana issuesJul 20, 2019 7:00 am - Q. Given the new Illinois law that will legalize the recreational use of marijuana, can the board of our condominium prohibit smoking in the individual units by way of a...
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Rant about living in a staged houseJul 20, 2019 6:00 am - Q. As a faithful reader of your column and previous real estate agent, I thought I understood how the process would go when we put our house on the market this June. Lit...
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Don't let a small balcony stop you from enjoying the spaceJul 19, 2019 6:00 am - When interior designer Kyra Williams lived in Paris, she was always happy to see her fellow city dwellers perched on their balconies, enjoying coffee with friends. “If y...
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Real estate agencies put the spotlight on stagingJul 19, 2019 6:00 am - Staging is a crucial step in the home-selling process. Even minor touch-ups and decorations can go a long way in getting a home sold quickly and for the best possible pr...
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From homeowner to renter - how to handle the transitionJul 19, 2019 6:00 am - Maybe you're an empty-nester looking to downsize. Or you'd like a less maintenance-heavy lifestyle. Or you're seeking flexibility as you start your life's next chapter. ...