Real Estate
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Schaumburg, Motorola Solutions eyeing redevelopment agreementJul 23, 2016 7:00 am - Though Motorola Solutions is moving its global headquarters from Schaumburg to Chicago, a redevelopment agreement for a portion of its former campus is being negotiated ...
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How to pick the perfect front doorJul 23, 2016 7:00 am - Your front door serves several purposes. It lets in sunlight and guests, and keeps out the cold. It's the backdrop for your holiday wreath and your first line of home de...
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Private street always used by the publicJul 23, 2016 6:00 am - Q. The streets in our condominium association are privately owned. However, the streets are routinely used by nonresidents to get from one side of town to the other. Fra...
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How to unleash the HECM reverse mortgage marketJul 23, 2016 5:00 am - Editor's note: This is the second column is a series that began last week in HomesSaturday.. Last week's article indicated that the HECM market is not a shoppers' market...
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US home rental price growth pulls even with wages
Jul 22, 2016 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. renters are seeing their housing costs rise at a much more manageable pace, as new construction has tempered years of runaway increases in rent. R...
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Bring light, technology and storage into your kitchenJul 22, 2016 6:00 am - Many homeowners view the kitchen as the center of the home, and they are willing to spend extra time and money selecting amenities and appliances that reflect their pers...
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It pays to check out your equityJul 22, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — Are millions of homeowners sitting on much bigger equity nest eggs than they think? Do you know how much equity you've got? If not, could you be missing opp...
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Inspectors often won't check air conditioner in winterJul 22, 2016 5:00 am - Q. We bought our home three months ago. The sellers had inherited the house and were unaware of any problems, so we depended on our home inspector to find all the defect...
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Salt & Sundry owner on gifts, outdoor parties and moreJul 22, 2016 5:00 am - Amanda McClements, owner and creative director of the Washington, D.C., home boutique Salt & Sundry, was a recent guest on the newspaper's Home Front online chat. Here i...
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Homeowners can save money by delaying kitchen-remodeling jobJul 22, 2016 5:00 am - Stoves, refrigerators and other big-ticket items are typically discounted in autumn, so smart homeowners can save money by postponing their kitchen-remodeling plans for ...