Real Estate
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Historic downtown Bartlett building could get new life after saleFeb 20, 2015 4:30 am - The sidewalks are shoveled, and a sign still christens the downtown Bartlett building as “Lucky Jacks.” Those are about the only signs of life in a former tavern that cl...
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High-end rental community in Vernon Hills to add 32 more units to original planFeb 20, 2015 4:00 am - The Oaks of Vernon Hills, a luxury rental community being built north of Route 45 on the southern part of town, will expand its footprint with 32 more units than origina...
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Burst pipe caused early end of Arlington Heights' Harry'sFeb 20, 2015 12:00 am - A burst frozen pipe at Harry's of Arlington in downtown Arlington Heights last month flooded the beloved establishment and prevented an opportunity for a proper sendoff....
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Concord Mills in neighborhood profileFeb 19, 2015 11:00 pm - Mark Lind lived in a townhouse in the Concord Mills subdivision in Palatine, yet had his eye on a single-family home with a large lot and great yard in the same neighbor...
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Joint tenants both must be represented in home saleFeb 19, 2015 11:00 pm - When a spouse faces an uncertain medical future, an independent conservator can act on his or her behalf. This may allow the healthy spouse to sell assets such as a home...
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Using a table for home projects makes it a candidate for repairsFeb 19, 2015 11:00 pm - Do you have a workbench, or do you just use your kitchen or dining-room table as one when you are working on projects? Well, you are not alone. It turns out that a lot o...
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Requirements for mortgages are easingFeb 19, 2015 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - A closely watched index that tracks mortgage credit availability - lender requirements on credit scores, down payments and other key loan terms - has some g...
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Crazy buzzing in bathroom wallFeb 19, 2015 11:00 pm - Q. I have an intermittent buzzing sound in my bathroom wall, and it's driving me crazy. It only buzzes between sunset and 11 p.m. every evening and is very noisy. I have...
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Tall and handsome dressers for small placesFeb 19, 2015 10:00 pm - Dressers, which are often the catchall for socks, pajamas and off-duty garb such as jeans and T-shirts, are just as important as closets. Unfortunately, they're also not...
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Rents rise in US overall but dip in Chicago and MinneapolisFeb 19, 2015 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. home rental prices rose at a steady rate in January, but prices barely budged or even dipped in parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Real estate...