Real Estate
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Stockbridge community fully stockedOct 31, 2021 6:13 pm - Stockbridge, located on the far west side of Elk Grove Village, is full of spacious single-family homes set among parks and schools. Roseanne and Vincent Salemi liked St...
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Various properties on auction blockOct 31, 2021 6:12 pm - Westar Properties, Inc., an Oak Brook-based real estate auction marketing firm, will sell eight single-family homes and one condominium at auction on Aug. 29. The proper...
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'McMansions' may take tax break hitOct 31, 2021 6:14 pm - WASHINGTON -- To add to mortgage meltdown miseries, the credit panic, plunging home sales and rising foreclosures, here's a new worry: a proposed cutoff of mortgage-inte...
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Moving: Preparation helps ease kids worriesOct 31, 2021 6:18 pm - Moving to a new home brings with it a lot of emotions, particularly for families moving with children. Excitement and enthusiasm are coupled with anxiety and apprehensio...
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Brochure outlines attorney's roleOct 31, 2021 6:20 pm - Buying a home is not only a huge investment for most people, but a very complex process. Legal representation is critical to avoid costly mistakes and ensure that everyt...
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Debunking some of the claims of interlocking floors
Oct 31, 2021 6:16 pm - Earlier this year we made our annual trek to the National Hardware Show, a good research tool. We haven't come across a better way to find out what's coming on line for ...
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Ceiling fans useful year-roundOct 31, 2021 6:20 pm - Q. I thought about installing a couple of ceiling fans to reduce my electric bills. I heard they can also save during winter. What size ceiling fan do I need, how do I s...
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More outdoor lighting a bonusOct 31, 2021 6:17 pm - You can add real value to your home by installing low-voltage outdoor lighting. It can also add security by lighting otherwise dark hiding spots. So where do you begin? ...
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Folk art flairOct 31, 2021 6:14 pm - Combine Texan and Swedish styles and you get what can only be called a picturesque house with a strong feeling of folk art. The home behind the pine-tree-shaped fence on...
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Job loss not a desperate situationOct 31, 2021 6:10 pm - Mortgage defaults have soared in recent months, but many financially ailing borrowers can take steps to avoid losing their home to foreclosure. Q. I purchased my home in...