Real Estate Columns
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Know the scope and limits of home inspection
Jan 22, 2023 7:00 AM - Q: What exactly are home inspectors required to inspect, and what are they not required to inspect? It seems some inspectors include decks, pools and spas, while others do not.
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Association needs to have one voice dealing with contractors
Jan 20, 2023 6:00 AM - Q: A couple of contractors for the association have indicated they will no longer bid for future work with the association. The stated reason is they have received contradictory comments and instructions from various board members. What can we do to avoid this conflict in the future?
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Permit peril: Will new owners have to restore converted garage bedroom to original use?
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Can an association police your car's plate registration?
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Taking flight: A new business model helped DuPage Airport Authority and NAI Hiffman a success
Jan 9, 2023 1:24 PM - When a technology park didn't work out, DuPage Airport Authority and NAI Hiffman went a new direction, turning DuPage Business Center into a manufacturing and warehousing development.
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Lien is invalid if homeowner was not notified
Jan 6, 2023 7:00 AM - Q: My husband and I hired someone to do some repairs around our house. This included some roof repair, painting and the replacement of many cedar boards. Although we had a few disagreements along the way, the work was eventually done to our satisfaction and the contractor was paid in full. Now, six months after the work was done, we have received a mechanics lien notice from a local lumberyard demanding $2,800 for the lumber used to repair our home.
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Board responsibilities go beyond keeping assessments low
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Home inspections in a hot market
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Punish the disobedient owner, not the dog
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Buyer complains about home inspector
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