Real Estate
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Public hearing on proposed Bartlett wedding venue ThursdayAug 08, 2016 1:00 am - Bartlett's plan commission will hold a public hearing Thursday on the all-inclusive wedding venue, Ashton Gardens, proposed near the intersection of Devon and Prospect a...
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California firm buys Zebra HQ buildingAug 08, 2016 1:00 am - A California real estate investor paid $60 million for the Lincolnshire headquarters building that houses Zebra Technologies, according a report by Crain's Chicago Busin...
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Church members to build first Des Plaines Habitat for Humanity houseAug 08, 2016 1:00 am - The first Habitat for Humanity home in Des Plaines will be built on a vacant lot where a rundown house, described as an eyesore by residents, was recently demolished. Me...
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The housing affordability gap: Too little and for too much
Aug 07, 2016 7:12 am - Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors, has a natural inclination to promote the health of the housing market, since NAR members depend on...
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Europe leads the way in sensible storageAug 07, 2016 7:01 am - Low on closet space in your tiny apartment? No problem! While scouring an international media source, I noticed recently that a new trend that aids those with storage sh...
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As US housing recovers, low incomes keep Detroit far behind
Aug 07, 2016 7:00 am - DETROIT (AP) - Ann and Oscar Mack had fallen behind on property taxes and knew they faced foreclosure on their home of 20 years. But they didn't know their house on Maid...
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Try Nok-Out to knock out carpet's lingering pet odorsAug 07, 2016 4:00 am - Q. I was wondering what you'd recommend for deep pet urine odor in my carpet and pad, which lie over cement. I just bought my townhouse and there is a small area of my l...
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Six guest room gaffes to avoidAug 06, 2016 7:00 am - Summer calendars are filling up with reservations from out-of-towners hoping for bed and breakfast - at your place. Whether you are lucky enough to have a spare room ded...
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Branch out and give this unique tree a tryAug 06, 2016 7:00 am - When I look at the paperbark maple tree outside my window, I see a choice ornamental plant whose peeling, cinnamon-colored bark will only get more beautiful with age (so...
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Stools are a versatile player in decorAug 06, 2016 6:00 am - A stool is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can get. It slides neatly under or up to a counter, takes up little real estate and can provide a handy perc...