Real Estate
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How Hoffman Estates might jump-start stalled developmentJul 15, 2019 5:00 am - Intent on making vacant land west of The Arboretum of South Barrington shopping center viable for development, Hoffman Estates officials may create a tax increment finan...
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Little Friends proceeding toward Naperville land sale, but not necessarily to North Central CollegeJul 15, 2019 1:00 am - Officials with Little Friends and North Central College have terminated an agreement that would have led to the college buying the nonprofit's property within the Naperv...
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Work on Life Time Fitness center in Lake Zurich under wayJul 15, 2019 1:00 am - Construction of the Life Time Fitness center that sparked much debate among Lake Zurich residents and officials finally is under way 14 months after the village board ap...
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Common KonMari challenges and how to overcome themJul 14, 2019 7:00 am - Organization queen Marie Kondo is everywhere; she has published two best-selling books, graced the streaming screen and inspired numerous home-goods lines dedicated to k...
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Ground covers reduce weeding time spent in the gardenJul 14, 2019 7:00 am - As I get older, my passion for gardening remains but my stamina isn't what it used to be. I spend as much time in the garden but don't seem to get as much done. As a res...
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Would you prefer your home to be colorful or full of color?Jul 14, 2019 7:00 am - So often during the summer months or during holidays, we take vacations to visit family or to faraway places to get a bit of respite from work, school or from life in ge...
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Recessed lights add illumination without taking up spaceJul 14, 2019 7:00 am - It's a common quandary, especially in older homes: One or more rooms lacks ample artificial light because of an absence of overhead fixtures. Making matters worse, that ...
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Fireplace screens, doors have different functionsJul 14, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Last year I removed the screens from my factory-built fireplace and replaced them with glass doors. Now that I'm selling the property, the buyers' home inspector says...
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MK Asset acquires two industrial buildings, sells retail centerJul 14, 2019 1:00 am - CHICAGO - MK Asset Investment recently acquired industrial properties in Franklin Park and Waukegan, and sold a retail center in Round Lake Beach for a combined total of...
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Should patio owners pay for decks?Jul 13, 2019 7:00 am - Q. We are a common interest community association of more than 50 townhouse units. Last year the board approved a special assessment to cover the reserve shortfall for t...