Real Estate
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Home shopping in winter can yield the best bargainsDec 25, 2014 11:01 pm - Home prices and sales almost always drop this time of year. It's a great time to shop for a house or condo, before other buyers emerge in the spring to reignite the nati...
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Congress extends tax forgiveness on short sales in 2014Dec 25, 2014 11:01 pm - WASHINGTON - For David Foster of Chicago, it was a stunning and welcome early Christmas present for him, his wife and three young children. The Senate's 11th-hour extens...
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New Columbus model opens at Mayfair in NapervilleDec 25, 2014 11:01 pm - Homebuyers seeking an upscale townhouse may want to consider a visit to the Columbus model at Mayfair in Naperville where a scenic park setting and quiet walking paths w...
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Unexpected moisture problem under houseDec 25, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. My house is built on a raised foundation and has a moisture problem under the floor. I first noticed this when the flooring began to warp and to change color. So I cr...
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U.S. new home sales fall 1.6 percent in NovemberDec 23, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - Sales of new U.S. homes fell in November, evidence that recent job gains have yet to boost the housing sector. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that new...
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Need a little Christmas? This house has a lot!Dec 22, 2014 10:00 pm - Q. We fell in love with this house because there was a perfect place for the Christmas tree - in the front hall beside the stairs! I've been widowed for four years - no ...
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U.S. home sales hit slowest pace in 6 months in NovemberDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON - Fewer Americans bought homes in November as buying slid to its slowest pace in six months. The National Association of Realtors said Mon...
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Smith, Rinne lift Predators to rout of ColumbusDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - COLUMBUS, Ohio - Craig Smith scored two goals, Pekka Rinne made 30 saves to earn his NHL-leading 22nd win, and the Nashville Predators routed the Columbus Blue Jackets 5...
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Hanover Park wants tax breaks for Hanover Square strip mallDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - Trying to get the village out of the business of running a strip mall, Hanover Park officials are lobbying Cook County to award property tax breaks that could persuade a...
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Holtby, Capitals stay hot, edge Senators 2-1Dec 22, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - Braden Holtby made 38 saves, Jay Beagle and Nicklas Backstrom scored second-period goals, and the Washington Capitals extended their point streak to nine ga...