Real Estate
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Athletic facilities proposed for Lincolnshire office complexDec 17, 2017 12:00 am - A real estate developer wants to convert a mostly unused Lincolnshire office campus into a sprawling fitness, recreation and entertainment complex that would include the...
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A proxy is not a ballotDec 16, 2017 5:00 am - Q. A practice has continued for many years in our association that I have questioned. That is, the proxy given by one owner to another owner that designates who the owne...
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This week, the short answer is 'Consult a CPA'Dec 16, 2017 5:00 am - I try to hold the "see a lawyer" responses down to once a week, but this week's questions all can be answered simply as "consult a CPA." Q. My mother-in-law sold her hou...
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How to repaint a classic fiberglass midcentury chairDec 16, 2017 5:00 am - Q. I found a great midcentury table and pair of chairs at a rummage sale for $30. One chair has a stain. I would like to paint the table and chairs a glossy white. The l...
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Online medical scams can't provide formula for mortgage salesDec 16, 2017 5:00 am - Medical scams executed on the internet aim to convince respondents that a medical condition is best treated by a nonprescription remedy that only the scamster can provid...
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Nurseries worthy of a Bohemian lullabyDec 16, 2017 5:00 am - Traditional nursery decor tends to be a gently stirred mix of cute animals, soft hues and nicely matched furnishings. And there's much to be said for all that sweet sere...
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District 211 puts 62 acres on market for residential developmentDec 16, 2017 12:00 am - Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 is soliciting buyers for an undeveloped 62-acre site it's owned for decades in a Schaumburg neighborhood after the school bo...
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Homeowner worried about depth of foundationDec 15, 2017 5:00 am - Q. I'm worried about my house. Last week, I learned that the foundation violates the building code because it does not extend deep enough into the ground. If the buildin...
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Make sure association fees are current before the closingDec 15, 2017 5:00 am - Q. I am purchasing a condominium from a bank. The condo was a foreclosure property. I have purchased many properties and was not planning on using an attorney. I am conc...
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Dreaming of a white (or pink) poinsettia?Dec 15, 2017 5:00 am - In the six weeks leading up to Christmas, one plant seems to come out of the woodwork to redefine the whole festive landscape. The red and green poinsettia is as timeles...