Real Estate
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Arlington Heights selects developer for troubled siteAug 25, 2014 1:00 am - Arlington Heights has set its sights on a developer to plan redevelopment at Tax Increment Financing District 4, near the intersection of Golf and Arlington Heights road...
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Chelsea model home opens at Arlington MarketAug 24, 2014 11:00 pm - The Chelsea model home wowed visitors at the grand opening of Arlington Market, a new-home community with an urban flair in a prime Arlington Heights location. The commu...
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New hotel pitch on the table in Fox LakeAug 24, 2014 7:45 am - Fox Lake village officials have been courted four times since 1998 by developers looking to build a hotel on the Chain O' Lakes. But the only things the village has to s...
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5 tips to know if a home equity line of credit is right for youAug 24, 2014 7:34 am - Rising home values and low interest rates are a powerful combination for homeowners looking for more financial breathing room. The trend, fueled by the two-year housing ...
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Naperville council denies senior living in 'second downtown'Aug 24, 2014 7:00 am - When Naperville officials were envisioning a “second downtown” at Route 59 and 95th Street about a decade ago, space for a senior living center was part of the plan. Sev...
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Ivy-covered Geneva home is a modern classicAug 24, 2014 5:45 am - When one thinks of Geneva, one generally thinks of stately, old-fashioned Victorians, bungalows, Georgians and other traditional homes. But back in the late 1980s, one w...
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Unqualified contractor makes poor attic repairsAug 24, 2014 1:01 am - Q: I read your column in the Daily Herald each week and always find it interesting. We had bathroom vents incorrectly installed into the attic, rather than being vented ...
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When windows dare to go bareAug 23, 2014 6:00 am - Q. Our living room is two stories high, with windows up to the ceiling. We like the light, but we're in a new development and feel overexposed to our neighbors. Is it OK...
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Policy should govern the bidding processAug 23, 2014 5:14 am - Q. Is it necessary for a board to obtain multiple bids for every project? A. A board should establish a policy that describes the types of projects and/or dollar amounts...
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Tenant proposes a deal that shortchanges ownerAug 23, 2014 12:01 am - Q. I own a townhouse, which I am still paying a mortgage on. I lease the home with a monthly rent that covers the mortgage, insurance, taxes and repairs, with little to ...