If you are looking to buy a Glenview home this year, there are some things that you can do to help secure the best mortgage at an interest rate and under the terms that are right for you. It's true that mortgage lenders tightened their standards after the subprime-mortgage mess, and that won't ch
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01/27/2011
When selling your North Shore home during the winter, you can get caught up in the staging of your home and then the upkeep and cleaning of your home. One thing you may forget is the quality of air in your home. Illinois winters mean long days and nights of tightly closed windows and doors. It ca
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01/25/2011
A state-of-the-art home theater, an inviting family room, a game room or even a home office - all of these sound great, don't they? If you are contemplating finishing your Glenview basement to accommodate space, it's important to protect your investment from water problems before you finish the b
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01/20/2011
When looking to buy your North Shore home, one aspect of your mortgage that you have to decide upon is whether to escrow your taxes and homeowners insurance or opt to waive escrow. It's obvious that your fiscal responsibility to the lender involves your monthly principal and interest payments. Ho
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01/18/2011
If the winter blues have you, well, a little blue - why not be a kid again with some priceless family time in Glenview. Besides the great shopping and dining in the Glenview Town Center, there is the Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago. It is dedicated to a culture of inclusion that inspire
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01/13/2011
The dead of our Illinois winter is the time for the greatest vigilance in your Glenview home maintenance routine. The most important job this month is to head off damage to your home from water and dampness. This damage can come from groundwater and rain seeping into your home, leaky pipes inside
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01/11/2011
As discussed in Part 1 of this article, there are important steps to take as a first time homeowner to ensure you are able to enjoy your new Glenview home. Now that you've digested the first few steps, let's finish up with the remainder for you to learn before purchasing that home. Don't Confuse
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01/06/2011
There's no greater thrill for first-time homebuyers than opening the door for the first time to your new Glenview home. You can nap in your own backyard, paint your bedroom any color you fancy, and you don't have to worry about a landlord checking in on you. However, some first-time homebuyers ge
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01/04/2011
