Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Designer turns Midwestern ranch into Old World masterpieceMay 08, 2012 6:13 am - As an interior designer, Brian Ellingson has overseen a lot of home makeovers, but probably none more dramatic than his own. How dramatic? He started with a basic 1950s ...
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CondoTalk: An association should invest reserve fundsMay 05, 2012 6:01 am - Q. Our association’s reserve fund is in a checking account that does not yield any interest. Can an association invest reserve funds and, if so, are there any restrictio...
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On the Market: Boulder Ridge Estates home, Lake in the HillsMay 14, 2012 1:46 pm - You will feel like you are on vacation 365 days each year in this Boulder Ridge Estates home, overlooking Lake in the Hills-prized Boulder Ridge Country Club. This lovel...
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Safer ground: Parents have several options for play surfacesMay 04, 2012 5:01 am - Joshua Barry knows that wipeouts are inevitable when children are climbing and sliding on outdoor play sets. So he placed shredded rubber under and around the climbing t...
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New version of St. Charles project not new enough for someMay 06, 2012 9:25 am - Developers of a major residential project on St. Charles' west side can expect to receive a familiar cold reception when they take a second crack at getting city approva...
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Luxury apartments planned for WheelingMay 01, 2012 3:59 pm - Developers have presented a plan for a new luxury apartment development in Wheeling, another step in the village’s ongoing downtown redevelopment process. The proposal f...
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Condo talk: Many questions arise over expenses and assessmentsApr 28, 2012 5:12 pm - Today’s column addresses the many questions I have been receiving about association budget and expenditure issues. Q. For many years, the board of our association held a...
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Industry insider: Buz Hoffman, Right ResidentialApr 28, 2012 5:16 am - Rehabs working in sound suburban neighborhoods
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Deck construction requires proper planningApr 28, 2012 8:22 pm - Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau Housing Survey indicate homeowners annually spend billions of dollars improving outdoor living areas. One of the most popular ways...
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On the Market: Custom-built West Chicago homeMay 14, 2012 2:31 pm - By Jean Murphy Daily Herald Correspondent You must see this architectural masterpiece in West Chicago. A distinctive brick two-story, it features a spectacular open floo...