Real Estate
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Atworth at Mellody Farm soldJan 07, 2020 12:00 am - The Atworth at Mellody Farm, a 260-unit luxury apartment building across Milwaukee Avenue from Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills, has been acquired by a privately-held Calif...
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Mammoth upscale day spa planned in vacant Wheeling office buildingJan 06, 2020 4:30 am - A mammoth upscale spa featuring an ice room, sushi bar, business lounge and year-round outdoor pool heated to 98 degrees is being proposed for a vacant office building i...
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More housing, brew pub coming to ElburnJan 06, 2020 12:00 am - A brewery and the construction of roughly 150 houses are among the new developments in Elburn to watch out for in 2020. Village Administrator John Nevenhoven said both ...
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Commercial building rising where former Mundelein village hall stoodJan 06, 2020 12:00 am - Months after the chalet-style building that served as Mundelein's village hall for 90 years was unceremoniously demolished, a new structure is rising in its place. Devel...
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Christmas decor choices for next yearJan 05, 2020 6:01 am - Having recently visited the White House for the administration's annual Christmas party, I couldn't help feeling mesmerized by the holiday decorations. This year, the tr...
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Blankets to put you in the comfy zoneJan 05, 2020 6:00 am - Author Lucy Maud Montgomery, of “Anne of Green Gables” fame, loved a good blanket. “I like to hear a storm at night,” she wrote. “It is so cozy to snuggle down among the...
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What to do when a window won't stop leakingJan 05, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Last winter, one of our windows leaked for the third year in a row. We've tried caulking and have even installed an awning over the window: all to no avail. Each time...
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The homeownership road less traveledJan 04, 2020 6:00 am - For now, Nick and Francesca Drez are happy in their home in the Denver area. But if they decide to relocate, they're all set. All they have to do is drive the whole home...
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How much can a board increase assessments?Jan 04, 2020 5:00 am - Q: The year 2020 assessment notices were distributed to the owners of our association in December. The annual assessment for my unit increased about 11%. By how much can...
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How to heat a home efficientlyJan 04, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Should I use an electric resistance system to heat my house? A: In general, electric resistance systems are expensive to use for heating a house. This is why most hom...