Real Estate
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A look at some long-vacant stores and restaurants in the Tri-CitiesDec 04, 2016 5:00 am - It is troubling to see some of the bigger retail locations in the area sit empty for a long time. We've mentioned those fairly regularly in this column, from the Charles...
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'As is' sale does not eliminate repair discussionsDec 04, 2016 5:00 am - Q. My wife inherited a house from her aunt and we recently listed it for sale. We advertised that we were selling the house "as is" because we never lived there and didn...
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How to wash, store and use your formal tablecloths and napkinsDec 04, 2016 5:00 am - Tablecloths and cloth napkins used to be a crucial ingredient in fine dining, whether at home or at a nice restaurant. But today, formal linen cloths are a holidays-only...
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Make a statement in a small masterDec 04, 2016 5:00 am - The master bedroom is supposed to be the crown jewel of bedrooms in a home. We expect something more from the master; it is often a larger room or a room with an attache...
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Holiday gifts for hosts, homebodies and everybody elseDec 04, 2016 5:00 am - For people who love, love, love to nest and entertain, a gift for the home is always a win. You know the type: a homebody who loves to organize, a newlywed in a new hous...
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Stress lines may need more than a face liftDec 04, 2016 4:00 am - Q. We live in a two-story home which is about six years old. For the past three years we've had ongoing problems with hairline drywall cracks. We've patched them several...
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New bowling concept opening Tuesday in Buffalo GroveDec 04, 2016 12:00 am - A new chapter in the history of bowling in Buffalo Grove's Town Center is about to commence. The bowling alley once known as eSkape and then as Brunswick Zone is rebrand...
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Assessment notices are not requiredDec 03, 2016 6:00 am - Q. Under the Condominium Property Act, is the owner of a unit obligated to pay the monthly assessment whether or not he receives a monthly statement from the association...
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Suburban company excels at bathroom updatesDec 03, 2016 5:00 am - Homeowners who are tired of the look of their bathroom or who need an accessible tub or shower in place of one they have used for years, are finding an economical soluti...
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Explore video walkthroughs for rentalsDec 03, 2016 5:00 am - Video walk-throughs, short videos of homes listed for sale, have long been a popular means of marketing homes via the internet. Now with the increasing demand for rental...