Real Estate Columns
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When were GFCI outlets mandated?
Feb 10, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. My home inspector advised me to install GFCI outlets in my home for added electrical safety, but I'm wondering if this is required for an older home. What are the requirements for a house built in 1984?
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You'll want to pay more toward your mortgage, not more often
Feb 9, 2019 6:00 AM - Will a weekly, bimonthly or biweekly payment mortgage really save you money?
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Landscape committee chairwoman wants to clean house
Feb 9, 2019 7:00 AM - Q. Does a newly elected condominium board member, who is the new Landscape Committee chairwoman, have the right to "fire" five committee members of long standing? The chair gave no advance notice and had no cause, stating only that she wanted "new blood."
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Latest credit breach exposes mortgage data for thousands of borrowers
Feb 8, 2019 6:00 AM - The personal information we all supply to get a home mortgage, such as Social Security numbers, frequently does not remain with the lender that made the loan. Mortgages routinely are pooled and sold to investors in a vast secondary market; those investors may resell chunks of their portfolios to other investors.
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The surprising solution to avoid woodpecker damage to your house
Feb 9, 2019 9:21 AM - Jerry Hope of St. Charles, a member of the Kane County Audubon Society, shared an interesting tip for those who are having trouble with woodpeckers damaging their home.
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How to sell a home without a realty agent
Feb 2, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. We want to move out of the state, but we're not in any hurry, and we want to try selling our home without using a broker. We would appreciate any advice you have for us.
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Board can't reject member for missing meetings
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Your FICO score is not your mortgage destiny
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When is an annual audit required?
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No action on sale of brother's home
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