Real Estate
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Glen Ellyn reminiscent of a small New England townJan 08, 2009 10:00 pm - Glen Ellyn, a charming town with a New England flavor and quaint downtown, features the picturesque Lake Ellyn as its centerpiece. About 35 years ago, Pattie Murray, a R...
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Foreclosure helpline setJan 08, 2009 10:00 pm - Volunteer attorneys will answer questions Saturday, Jan. 10, from homeowners at risk of foreclosure on a helpline operated by Attorneys' Title Fund, Inc. The line,(800)...
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Appraisers sound alarm on part of new federal standardsJan 08, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON - When you apply for a mortgage to buy or refinance a house, should you be concerned that your appraiser is being paid much less - maybe just half - of the $3...
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Job losses hit 2.4 million-more pain ahead
Jan 07, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Americans probably suffered a net loss of 2.4 million jobs last year, with the pain likely to stretch well into 2009 and possibly beyond, underscoring the r...
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Fed economists propose new mortgage option to stem defaultsJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Federal Reserve economists are proposing that borrowers be allowed to sell their homes and use the proceeds to pay off their mortgages, even if the property's value has ...
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Home prices in Northwest suburbs remain quite steadyJan 03, 2009 10:00 pm - In this day of nationwide realty companies with massive amounts of media presence and name recognition, the owners of one of the few remaining independent realty compani...
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Homebuilder's design details focus on more shapely roomsJan 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Straight lines and right angles are the things of which most homes are made. Architects often speak glowingly about clean lines and sharp angles. However, Rick Bouchez b...
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Founders Row adds to attractive downtownJan 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Founders Row presents 14 new row houses with brick exteriors, front porches and private entrances in the heart of Mount Prospect's vibrant downtown district. With soarin...
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Some owners will help pay closing costsDec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. We just lost out on a house we really loved to another offer. We offered $2,000 above the asking price and asked for 4 percent concessions. The other people did not a...
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Design bedrooms to grow with the kids
Dec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Jennifer Cohen wishes she had had the sense to think about the cents she was lavishing on decorations for her baby daughter's bedroom. Cohen pulled out all the stops for...