Real Estate
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For a change of kitchen pace, investigate shades of grayJul 24, 2016 7:00 am - If you ask a thousand people to name their favorite color, you might get one that would say gray. But look at any lifestyle or shelter magazine and you'll see that gray ...
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Good things in small packagesJul 24, 2016 6:01 am - The saying goes that "Good things come in small packages." That is true when it comes to perfume and jewelry, but in regard to real estate, it's something completely dif...
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Buyer of rental property says he doesn't have security depositJul 24, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I purchased a six-flat about six months ago. One of my tenant's leases was up at the end of June and she notified me a few weeks before the end of the month that she ...
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Many products clean pine sap from bricksJul 24, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I enjoy your column in our local paper. Here's the problem I need help with: We have a large pine tree in our backyard. It hangs over our brick patio, and subsequentl...
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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...