Real Estate
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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
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Financing closing costs may be a bad ideaDec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Many mortgage borrowers are tempted to finance their closing costs, that is, adding the costs to the loan amount. This could be attractive to borrowers who can earn high...
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Realtors are often taught a narrow view of disclosure ethicsDec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. As a real estate instructor, I teach many programs on ethics and disclosure to agents and people preparing to become agents. These same subjects are often addressed i...
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Gutter guards are unlikely to prevent, or cause, ice damsDec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Happy to read your thoughts on gutter guards in my local newspaper. It is timely since this year, following recent major surgery, I was prepared to stop cleaning them...