Real Estate Columns
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Can a board meet without owners present?
Jul 11, 2020 7:00 AM - Q: I found an old column of yours from 2013 that says the board of a condominium can hold "workshops" without owners present as long as no vote is taken. Is that still the case?
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Homeowners who turn 65 in 2020 get exemption next year
Jul 10, 2020 7:01 AM - Q: My husband and I own a single-family house in Cook County. My husband turns 65 a little later this year. When are we eligible for the senior exemption and how do we go about applying for it?
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Beware of common plants that can poison your dog
Jul 6, 2020 1:00 AM - Many plants commonly found in backyards are toxic to our canine friends. -
Smoke alarm requirements for landlords
Jul 5, 2020 6:00 AM - Smoke alarm standards have been gradually upgraded over the years. The requirement to connect alarms to the electrical wiring became affective in 1979.
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You may display an American or military flag
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A portable air conditioner can save money
Jul 4, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: I am trying to run my central air conditioner less to save electricity. Would using a portable air conditioner use less electricity? Does one have to be vented outdoors through a window?
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Two questions about shingle roofing problems
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Wooden floors are not common elements
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Why native plants are better for your backyard -- and the prairie
Jun 26, 2020 6:00 AM - Naturalist Valerie Blaine extols the benefits of landscaping with native species and explains how nonnatives plants and animals can cause problems.
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Damage can occur when water pressure is too high
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