Real Estate
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Truman Capote's Hamptons home listedOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - In the Hamptons, the former home of Truman Capote recently went on the market for $14.6 million. The seller, noted abstract-expressionist painter Ross Bleckner, purchase...
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Don't be too quick to cosign mortgageOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - The economic distress of the last year has battered the credit scores of many potential borrowers, while causing lenders to increase the scores they are willing to accep...
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Home resales rise more than forecast in SeptemberOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Home resales in the U.S. rose more than forecast in September, aided by foreclosure-driven declines in prices that indicated the market was stabilizing before the latest...
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Spacious model at Creeks Crossing in AlgonquinOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - For a taste of the good life, visit the Monticello model home at Creeks Crossing, an enclave of 50 semi-custom homes tucked near woodlands in a rural setting with mature...
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Lower prices provide much opportunity for condo buyersOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Finding a new condominium that fits your budget can be a challenge. Perhaps it's your first home, or you're downsizing after living in a single-family home. The good ne...
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Finest and fairest of them allOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - You may want a bland house that doesn't attract attention if you are in the Federal Witness Protection program, but most people like to make their home stand out because...
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Permanent retreatOct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Known as the capital of the Chain O' Lakes, Fox Lake attracts residents who like boating, fishing and other recreational activities, as well as vacationers who head nort...
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Mortgage-relief debate continues to stir on Capitol HillOct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Reluctant potential homebuyers could be in line for some additional tax and financing enticements, either through a post-election lame duck congressional se...
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New name, lower prices for local furniture storeOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - When you're shopping for a dining room table in the $1,000 range and chairs for under $200 each, Honquest in Barrington might not be the first store to pop into your min...
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Price of house used in 'The Bachelor' cut 33 percentOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - ABC's "Bachelor" pad is now available for 33 percent off. The owner of the Los Angeles-area house, where contestants on the popular reality-TV show competed for love, is...