Real Estate
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Black communities say some banks still practice 'redlining'May 31, 2015 7:38 am - "Redlining" just sounds like an old-timey term, a practice that exists only in history and our re-tellings of it. The word has particular roots in the 1930s, when the go...
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Crave a metal with a little less shine and bit more depth?May 31, 2015 7:00 am - As a living material, brass adds warmth, richness and sophistication to the home. Yet, it also offers a lived-in, earthy quality as it oxidizes and wears, especially in ...
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Don't be afraid to have fun in the dining roomMay 31, 2015 12:00 am - Breaking bread in a group is an ancient ritual. From the deep symbolism of the Last Supper to Norman Rockwell tableaus of rosy-faced children gathered around a Thanksgiv...
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Gardeners, take another look at that balconyMay 31, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — Like many gardeners, Miriam Settles oversees a lush space full of herbs, vegetables and flowers, but all of her plants are in artfully mismatched containers...
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All about the brass? Mix and match with cautionMay 31, 2015 12:00 am - So you want to bring in brass, but what if you have a stainless kitchen sink or appliances? It's OK to mix metals among appliances and decorative hardware and accessorie...
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Work starts on subdivision at former Mundelein apple orchard propertyMay 30, 2015 7:45 am - Nearly 10 years after closing, the former Quig's apple orchard property again is being worked on, but with a decidedly different purpose. Heavy equipment has begun shapi...
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Barrington Hills won't let couple in their new house because of treesMay 30, 2015 7:00 am - It took the couple about three years to build their dream house, a 9,200-square-foot mansion in a Barrington Hills subdivision, and although construction is complete, th...
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Organic bedding may be better for the planet — and your healthMay 30, 2015 7:00 am - You already know you can go organic in the kitchen, but what about in the bedroom? Organic bedding may be the answer for people who want to be more environmentally consc...
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New street of luxury homes could cost Arlington Heights 1,300 treesMay 30, 2015 1:00 am - Plan for new street with 13 luxury homes could cost Arlington Heights 1,300 trees
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More homes hit the market; sales up around ChicagoMay 30, 2015 1:00 am - After posting sharp gains in home sales and values during March, the seven-county Chicago-area real estate market maintained its upward momentum in April. RE/MAX reports...