Real Estate Columns
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Buyers propose a do-it-yourself home inspection
Feb 21, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: We are buying a new home and have decided not to hire a home inspector. When we sold our previous home, my husband accompanied the buyers' home inspector to learn what inspectors do. Our Realtor advised us to hire a home inspector, but my husband says he can do it himself.
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Association likely must pay to restore garage
Feb 20, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: I live in a condominium association. The roots of a tree located on the common elements of the association have damaged the concrete slab of the garage floor of my unit. Who is responsible for repairing the damage to the concrete slab?
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Builder plays games with warranty
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First condo board given opportunity to end long-term contracts
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West Chicago company sows the seeds for a bumper crop of gardeners
Feb 9, 2021 6:13 AM - The pandemic and harsh winter linger. But Ball Horticultural Co. in West Chicago is sowing the seeds for a bumper crop of gardeners.
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Alleged collusion among agents and home inspectors
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Past tenant has no financial obligation when lease expires
Feb 6, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: I signed a lease with a friend of mine about a year and a half ago for a condo in Chicago. When the year was up, I moved out but my friend stayed. Apparently he is no longer paying rent because he is getting letters from attorneys saying both him and I owe five months back rent.
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Real estate agent can serve on the board
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How to make your own storm windows
Feb 6, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: My house has double-pane windows, but I still plan to make and add some storm windows myself. How should I build them and are indoor or outdoor storm windows more energy efficient?
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Sellers refuse to repair new damage
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