Real Estate
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Appealing an assessed valuation requires written objectionOct 02, 2014 1:01 am - Q. I just received my real estate tax assessment in the mail. I know I've read in your column that if I want to contest the assessment, I have a limited amount of time. ...
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Potential suitors seek to buy Randhurst VillageOct 02, 2014 1:00 am - Some potential investors already have been inquiring about buying Randhurst Village in Mount Prospect, which went on the market last week. The legendary shopping mall, w...
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Hanover Park shopping center seeking village approval for new buildingSep 30, 2014 1:01 am - The owner of a shopping center anchored by a grocery store in Hanover Park is planning to add a building that would house three new businesses. The retail corridor at Ir...
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Don't waste a view; reflect it.Sep 29, 2014 6:00 am - Q. We built our new home to take advantage of the great water views … except in the kitchen where we — duh — designed things so that when the cook (that's usually me) is...
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Omron expands to new headquarters in Hoffman EstatesSep 29, 2014 1:01 am - Creating a more inviting environment for customer visits without sacrificing access to transportation hubs were key reasons Omron Automation and Safety recently relocate...
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ComEd smart meters coming to SchaumburgSep 28, 2014 1:01 am - The village of Schaumburg is informing residents that ComEd representatives are scheduled to begin installing smart meters in the Schaumburg area in November as part of ...
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Parents feeding U.S. housing recovery with aid to buyersSep 27, 2014 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — The Bank of Mom and Dad is playing a growing role as lender of last resort for a housing recovery struggling to provide more traction for the U.S. economy. ...
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What to do with empty student bedroomSep 27, 2014 7:00 am - In many households this month, parents are still grieving that their first child has gone off to college. The sense of loss can be overwhelming. The good news is that th...
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Black lights can enhance Halloween decorSep 27, 2014 6:00 am - Creating a spooky atmosphere when decorating for Halloween is the ultimate goal. People will go to great lengths to establish film-worthy special effects and ghoulish de...
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How to compensate board membersSep 27, 2014 12:01 am - Q. The members of the board of our condominium spend a tremendous amount of their time on association matters. Can the board set a salary to be paid to board members? ...