Articles filed under Real Estate
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Searching shadows for end to foreclosure crisisApr 01, 2012 9:38 am - As yet uncounted properties could reveal true extent of the problem
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Growing number of businesses help seniors age in placeApr 02, 2012 8:14 am - Eileen Morrissey has always been independent. But at 91, she can no longer drive, which has made it hard for her to get to the grocery store. At least once a week, she c...
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Mortgage professor: A better tool for making mortgage decisionsMar 31, 2012 6:01 am - Mortgage borrowers frequently make bad decisions, in part reflecting the complexities of mortgages and the mortgage process. But a major part of the problem is the decis...
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Condo talk: Pool expenses start to drain associationMar 31, 2012 5:16 am - Q. Times are tough for our financially strapped association, and the board is looking for ways to reduce our expenses. We have a swimming pool that is old and very expen...
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On the Market: Robert Parker Coffin-designed home in Barrington HillsMay 14, 2012 2:39 pm - Robert Parker Coffin-designed homes are a housing delicacy and this updated ranch home overlooking picturesque Hawley Lake in Barrington Hills is a particular treat. The...
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How federal capital gains tax worksMar 20, 2012 1:20 pm - Q. I built my house in 1988, and as of 2010, I’ve paid it off. I’m looking to sell and wondering if the capital gains tax break is still in effect. I think I read in one...
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Conference planned for condo owners, associationsMar 20, 2012 12:53 pm - The Association of Condominium, Townhouse and Homeowners Associations will host a spring conference and trade show from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at Dru...
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Six truths about no-cost mortgagesMar 20, 2012 1:17 pm - Q. Is shopping for a no-cost mortgage a good strategy in today’s market? A. No-cost mortgages are relatively easy to shop because of their simplicity, and this is as tru...
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Bill introduced addressing smoking in condominium unitsMar 20, 2012 1:21 pm - Q. Our condominium association is dealing with complaints from owners about neighbors who smoke in their units. Does the Condominium Property Act address this issue? A. ...
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Mortgage professor: Why can’t shopping for mortgage be more like buying a car?Mar 17, 2012 2:01 am - “Is it harder to shop effectively for a mortgage than for a car?” Shopping for a car is child’s play compared to shopping for a mortgage. Here’s why. Price features of ...