Real Estate
-
Two new homes added to Silver Leaf in JolietMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Naperville-based J. Lawrence Homes recently unveiled two new floor plans at Silver Leaf in Joliet. These two new Silver Leaf homes, priced from $199,900 to $209,900, hav...
-
Woodstock's Sonatas added to quaint townMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - In playing Punxsutawney, Pa., in the Hollywood comedy "Groundhog Day," Woodstock didn't have to act at all. It really was the quaint little Victorian village with small ...
-
Pulte features the single-family Crossings series in OswegoMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Prescott Mill offers everything buyers want in a new home community: affordable homes with plenty of space for growing families, seven-acre park with playground, walkin...
-
Georgian, Madison come to Poplar GroveMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - In an effort to address the public's ever-changing lifestyle and architectural demands, Gerstad Builders announces the introduction of two new two-story plans at The Tra...
-
Newly built ranches are a rare findMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - "These homes are beautiful, but do you have any ranch models to show?" asked the 20-something couple. "I'm looking for the convenience of a single-story home. What do y...
-
Strong foundation needed for a sound projectMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - They say that a building is only as sound as its foundation. It's true! If you are getting ready to build a deck, install an outdoor building or design a gazebo or some ...
-
Credit scores, not income, to govern FHA insurance ratesMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - DALLAS -- Who have better credit scores on average -- home buyers with higher or lower incomes? Inside the country's fastest-growing home mortgage program, the surprisin...
-
Lombard known for its lilacs and historical homesMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Known as the Lilac Village, Lombard explodes with lilac bushes, tulips and other spring flowers every May in Lilacia Park, attracting thousands of visitors to the commun...
-
Replacing heating, air systems may save you the most energy costsMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I bought an older house that is structurally sound, but it is not very efficient. My budget is limited, so how do I determine which energy saving improvements to do f...
-
Carry-backs can help out both buyer, sellerMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Tighter lending requirements and sluggish home sales have prompted many sellers to offer part of the financing needed to complete a transaction. Q. We are shopping for o...