Real Estate
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There are several ways to insulate a crawl spaceApr 15, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We have a basement under most of the main level of our 1960s split-level home but only a cement crawl space under the room I'm using as my office - and it's not insul...
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3 ways parents can help grown kids own a home
Apr 15, 2018 1:10 am - When responsible first-time homebuyers need help buying a home, the family bank sometimes can lend a hand. Younger homebuyers face a mountain of obstacles, including ris...
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Batch solar system can help cut water heating costs from teens' long showersApr 14, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We have teenage daughters who take long showers. Our water heating costs are sky high. We are on a tight budget, but want to use some solar water heating. Is there a ...
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Board should follow policy in towing of carsApr 14, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Can our association tow a unit owner's vehicle if the vehicle is parked in violation of the association's rules? A. Towing of unit owner vehicles parked in violation ...
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Discounted commissions are not a usual agreementApr 14, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I am going to take your advice and interview some agents about selling my house. How likely is it that they will negotiate how much they will charge in commission? Ar...
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Equity-affluent Americans have options for tapping into fundsApr 13, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Americans are awash in record amounts of equity in their homes, posing the question for millions: So what do we do with it? Leave it for a rainy day or reti...
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Inspector says remove padlock from electrical panelApr 13, 2018 6:00 am - Q. The people who are buying our house hired a home inspector. His report advised removing the padlock from our electrical panel. This seems like a pointless recommendat...
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Bartlett may annex land it hopes to sell for developmentApr 13, 2018 5:30 am - Bartlett trustees Tuesday will consider annexing a village-owned 3.6 acres near the intersection of Route 59 and West Lake Street to better market a combined 10.8-acre s...
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Arlington Heights car dealerships could move to Menards site in PalatineApr 13, 2018 1:00 am - Two new car dealerships could be on the move from Arlington Heights to a long-vacant Rand Road property where a Menards previously operated in Palatine. Palatine's elect...
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Large redevelopment projects coming to WarrenvilleApr 13, 2018 1:00 am - Several long-awaited redevelopment projects finally are taking shape in Warrenville, especially on the city's southwest side. The plan commission considered two redevelo...