Real Estate
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Replacing old shower pan is not the end of worldSep 27, 2015 1:00 am - Q. We have an acrylic-type shower floor that is about 30 years old. Since we have a well and septic system, the floor gets a lot of abuse from iron in the water, and it ...
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Renovation proposed for former Libertyville restaurantSep 26, 2015 7:11 am - A new operator wants to rekindle the family-owned hot dog joint concept at the former Slott's Hots, which operated for more than 30 years on the north side of Libertyvil...
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Ranch homes have a growing appealSep 26, 2015 1:00 am - The people behind Rock Creek Development in Huntley are trail blazers. They took a chance during the recession and purchased 220 acres of land at a good price and launch...
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Members should vote if they want to remove a board memberSep 26, 2015 1:00 am - Q. Our association has adopted a rule that provides the board can declare a board member's seat vacant if that member misses three consecutive meetings without good caus...
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These tile tips truly make the cutSep 25, 2015 1:01 am - Ceramic tiles have been used in our homes for hundreds of years. That's because they are tough and look great over long periods of time. Tiles are placed on a floor, bu...
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Many homeowners reap equity boost as prices riseSep 25, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Feeling just a little bit richer lately despite the roller coaster swings in the stock market and your IRA and 401(k) balances? Maybe. Maybe not. But if you...
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Sellers, buyers alike should get a 'C.L.U.E.' before entering a realty dealSep 25, 2015 1:00 am - A nationwide database keeps track of nearly every insurance claim that homeowners and car owners have filed in the past seven years. Consumers are entitled to a free cop...
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Illinois home sales and median prices rise again in AugustSep 25, 2015 1:00 am - Illinois closed out the summer housing market with moderate gains in both home sales and median prices in August, even as available inventory remained lower than a year ...
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Roof insulation from Wheeling's demolished Garden Fresh Market catches fireSep 25, 2015 1:00 am - Rubble from Wheeling's recently demolished former Garden Fresh Market store near Hintz Road and Old Buffalo Grove Road caught fire late Friday morning. A member of the b...
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Niche homes fit buyers' lifestylesSep 25, 2015 1:00 am - Niche products fit buyers' lifestyles