Real Estate
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Creating a vapor barrier in a basementMay 28, 2017 6:00 am - Q. My wife and I are in the planning stages of finishing off half of our basement into a couple of bedrooms, and a small living/TV room. I am concerned about water and w...
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Perspectives on Down Payment RequirementsMay 27, 2017 6:00 am - The down payment required on a home mortgage is the single most important hurdle that prospective home purchasers must surmount. This article explains what a down paymen...
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Owners' approval not needed on certain expendituresMay 27, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Our declaration states that the board can approve certain expenditures without owner approval. Our five-person board approved a large expense that did not require own...
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Patio decor evolves over the yearsMay 27, 2017 6:00 am - Americans want to spend as much of their precious free time as possible outdoors, so they are choosing to make full use of their outdoor patios, decks and screened porch...
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Memorial Day sales promise great deals for homeownersMay 26, 2017 6:00 am - It's that time of year to find bargains on many home-related goods, from paint to bedding. Q. What are the best things to buy for our home in May? A. For several decades...
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Neighborhood profile: CamelotMay 26, 2017 6:00 am - Camelot - a place of idyllic happiness - is not some faraway fantasy; it's right here in Mount Prospect. The Camelot subdivision sits across the street from the River Tr...
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Next steps for West Dundee's downtown plan could begin this summerMay 26, 2017 1:00 am - Fox River shoreline stabilization, landscaping and additional parking are among the downtown West Dundee improvements for which construction could begin this summer. The...
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Senior community an anchor in Green Oaks improvement effortsMay 25, 2017 5:30 am - Besides offering a variety of amenities for different needs, The Sheridan at Green Oaks senior community is a big step for the tiny village in another respect. The $50 m...
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Plan for office and banquet business draws questions in MundeleinMay 25, 2017 1:00 am - A Mundelein entrepreneur's plan to open co-working office space that would double as a banquet facility has drawn some support from village officials - but also a lot of...
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Glen Ellyn neighbors sue village, developers over gas station projectMay 25, 2017 1:00 am - Glen Ellyn neighbors have filed a lawsuit against the village and developers to try to block construction of a gas station near their homes. The legal fight comes after ...