Real Estate
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How to create a beautiful entrywayMay 15, 2016 7:01 am - A foyer creates a gracious entry to a home. The trouble in a tiny house is that there is rarely enough spare square footage available to create such a nicety. In most ra...
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Modern glamour in an older apartmentMay 15, 2016 7:00 am - Although Nina Dunham was born in the "Mad Men" era, she had never gravitated toward midcentury modern design. But when she walked into an airy 1960s lobby in Southwest W...
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Why it's hard to track rent increases
May 15, 2016 6:12 am - If you're looking for an apartment to rent in Atlanta, you might be dismayed to learn that local rents surged 14 percent during the year that ended in February - at leas...
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Earnest money in limbo after buyers back outMay 15, 2016 4:00 am - Q. My husband and I sold our home and were scheduled to close the sale a few weeks ago. Two days before the closing, we found out the buyers were getting a divorce and t...
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Sunburst, starburst mirrors make strong focal pointMay 15, 2016 4:00 am - You must be living under a rock if you haven't seen the avalanche of starburst and sunburst mirrors in home decor stores, antique shops and magazines. Why, you may ask? ...
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Rosemont buys building near Barry Street rec centerMay 15, 2016 1:00 am - Rosemont is buying a one-story light industrial building across the street from the Barry Street Recreational Center and athletic turf field. The village will pay $350,0...
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Senior housing proposed for former Menards in Hanover ParkMay 14, 2016 7:30 am - Hanover Park lacks housing options for its senior residents, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning reported in September, but a new proposal could bring more than...
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Home values higher than ever in a quarter of marketsMay 14, 2016 5:01 am - Homes are priced higher than ever before in more than a quarter of U.S. housing markets. This results from steady home value growth in recent years, which allowed many h...
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Assuring price integrity in a dysfunctional marketMay 14, 2016 5:00 am - You are a senior who finds an advertisement for reverse mortgages intriguing, except you don't trust ads to tell the whole truth about anything. You have a well-justifie...
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Prevent air conditioning problems this summerMay 14, 2016 4:00 am - Air conditioners are about to be switched on for the warm summer months so it is time to get them serviced and prepared for the hard work they will do. The last thing an...