Real Estate
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A helping hand on mortgages for younger buyersFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - Parents, grandparents and young adults know the problem only too well: Heavy student-debt loads, persistent employment troubles stemming from the recession ...
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Painted Lakes focus of neighborhood profileFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - Natural beauty, open space and wetlands define the Painted Lakes subdivision, where no home backs to another home. Leslie and Kurt Nauta's home in Lake Villa backs to a ...
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Home purchase raises key tax issues for recently wed gay coupleFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - A recent change in the federal tax law is confusing some gay homeowners, their accountants and even state tax agencies themselves. Q. We live in a state where gay marria...
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Agent gives bad inspection advice to buyersFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - Q. We are currently buying a home and are troubled about our recent home inspection. Our agent recommended this inspector as the one she always uses, and she advised us ...
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Care tips for all kinds of hardwood floorsFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - Hardwood floors are more popular than ever. And there are all different types of wood floors. Let's go over some basic advice to keep them looking good, no matter what t...
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Rosemont enacts 7th TIF district at Mannheim and HigginsFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - Rosemont has created its seventh tax increment financing district with an eye toward redevelopment of vacant land near Mannheim and Higgins roads, though no solid propos...
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Don't let ice, snow damage your homeFeb 13, 2014 11:43 pm - Does anyone have a roof rake I can borrow? The recent frigid weather has brought homeowners a host of problems. Many friends and neighbors (including me) have come home ...
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Obama to offer aid for California droughtFeb 13, 2014 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will offer millions of dollars in federal aid for drought-stricken California during a visit with farmers and ranchers Friday and out...
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Mt. Prospect demolishes part of historic buildingFeb 13, 2014 4:30 am - For those of a certain age who grew up in or around Mount Prospect, mere mention of the Meeske name is sure to evoke memories of trips to the corner grocery store, where...
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Starbucks, Subway on move in Mount ProspectFeb 13, 2014 12:01 am - A Starbucks will open in a new location in Mount Prospect next week. The national coffee retailer will open Thursday, Feb. 20, in the "Shops and Lofts" building at North...