Real Estate
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Keep your holidays safe and free from house firesDec 19, 2013 11:01 pm - At this time of the year, we all are very busy shopping and partying with our friends and family. Just promise us that you will take a few minutes and give your home a s...
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U.S. existing-home sales drop for 3rd straight monthDec 19, 2013 9:47 am - WASHINGTON — The number of people who bought existing U.S. homes in November declined for the third straight month. Higher mortgage rates have made home-buying more expe...
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Average U.S. rate on 30-year loan rises to 4.47 pct.Dec 19, 2013 9:47 am - WASHINGTON — Average U.S. rates for fixed mortgages rose slightly this week but remained near historically low levels. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the rate ...
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Sellers afraid to disclose unpermitted additionDec 19, 2013 9:07 am - Q. Six years ago, we enlarged our house without a building permit. The addition was built by a qualified contractor, but we knew that didn’t make it legal. Now we are pl...
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I am real estate, hear me roarDec 19, 2013 9:07 am - WASHINGTON — The biggest story in American real estate in 2013 hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves, so let’s shout this out: Homeowners’ net equity holdings soared b...
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Elgin gives initial nod to senior housingDec 19, 2013 4:30 am - The Elgin City Council gave its preliminary OK to a project to build more affordable housing for seniors. The $25 million project by the Housing Authority of Elgin consi...
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Employer groups oppose pension fees in budget dealDec 18, 2013 5:58 am - WASHINGTON — Employers that still offer workers traditional pension plans are in line for hefty insurance premium increases under the budget agreement struck in Congress...
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‘Katie Project’ a fire-safety model begins in Arlington Hts.Dec 16, 2013 12:27 pm - Six weeks after a deadly fire in Arlington Heights took the lives of three women, a grass-roots initiative to promote fire safety took flight. Named in memory of a 7-yea...
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Jordan’s Highland Park estate up for auctionDec 16, 2013 5:40 am - HIGHLAND PARK — Michael Jordan’s 56,000-square foot home in suburban Chicago is up for auction. Concierge Auctions says the sale will take place Monday. The company ...
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Loss of Dominick’s stores means troubleDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I am responding to the Daily Herald editorial entitled, “Loss of Dominick’s affects more than just shopping.” The editorial board made a statement that many people can a...