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2011
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In today’s economy, having a roommate makes good financial sense. As people put off getting married until later and incomes are often frozen or decreasing, a roommate doesn’t have to be an inconvenience, but rather a conduit to save money. Here are some tips for living with your roommate and liki...
01/28/2011
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If Old Man Winter has you spending a lot of time indoors these days, why not keep your cabin fever at bay by undertaking a home improvement project, provided that you own your own home? As always, if you live in a condo building make sure to speak with the homeowner’s association first about ...
01/21/2011
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You’ve found the Chicago home of your dreams, secured financing and made a down payment. Now it’s time to take your belongings and move across the city, state or even country as the final component of the ownership puzzle. However, with all of the money you’ve recently spent on your new home...
01/13/2011
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Roommate horror stories are a dime a dozen: from lack of cleanliness to someone who just wouldn’t pay the bills, they might make amusing cocktail hour fodder, but they can be a nuisance to live through. So if you find yourself on the lookout for a new roommate, make sure to ask the right ques...
01/11/2011
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You’ve made the decision: You’re moving. Now it comes time to ready your Chicago home or condo to be placed on the market, and you’ll need to put forth some effort to make sure the look of your home appeals to the highest number of potential buyers, so that you are able to sell it quickly and fo...
01/06/2011