Real Estate
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Elk Grove Village board to vote on massive TIF district TuesdayMar 10, 2014 1:01 am - Elk Grove Village trustees will vote Tuesday on creation of a special taxing district that could generate nearly $900 million to help pay for redevelopment projects in a...
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Upsized, updated florals blooming in today's decorMar 09, 2014 6:00 am - After years of simple solids and geometric prints, the lowly flower is making a comeback in decor. Floral patterns have been blooming all over fashion runways in recent ...
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A cozy home is a necessity during an endless winterMar 09, 2014 5:45 am - There appears to be enough cold weather packed into this year to keep us pondering about how to be cozier in our homes, large or small. Obvious things like checking the...
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Ice in a microwave not normalMar 08, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. The interior of my microwave has ice droplets in it right now because of the below-zero temperatures in northern Illinois. I've included a photo. The stove hood (belo...
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Tenants are caught in middle of owner's foreclosureMar 08, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. My husband and I have been renting the house we live in for the past 3½ years. We have had no problems and enjoy living here. This week, the owner told us he has not ...
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New shops changing landscape of Naperville's Jefferson AvenueMar 08, 2014 7:00 am - A string of storefronts on Jefferson Avenue in the heart of downtown Naperville is experiencing a transformation with the recent opening of two shops and construction of...
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Jewel-Osco tightens grip on Lake Zurich with 2 stores in same areaMar 08, 2014 7:00 am - Two stores will be open around Rand Road
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Timing a home sale to avoid taxes on profitMar 07, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. I understand I must live in my house at least two years to avoid the tax on my profit. It will be two years on Aug. 9 that I closed on my home. So would it be reason...
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Ice dams on roof concern unit ownersMar 07, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. I own a townhouse-style condominium unit. The drywall and paint in my unit, like others in the development, has been damaged from leaking from an ice dam that has for...
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When Williams and Gold are in the houseMar 07, 2014 11:01 pm - Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, co-founders of Design for Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, joined staff writer Jura Koncius recently on The Post's Home Front online chat. H...