Cook County Lifestyle
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She takes fresh approach to building communitiesOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Susanne Tauke likes transforming places that have become old and tired, remaking them into something fresh and new. The president of New American Homes of Hawthorn Woods...
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Chance to customize homes in store at Amber ShoresOct 19, 2007 11:00 pm - Affordable semicustom homes that can be personalized for each homeowner attract buyers to Amber Shores, a new community of 31 homes in Lake Villa. The Modern Homes' comm...
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Check out new Stone Gate modelsOct 19, 2007 11:00 pm - Three new models aimed at luxury condominium shoppers, are now open in the fourth and final building at Stone Gate Condominiums of Des Plaines, a community of 264 upscal...
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Evesdropping on Key Awards judgesOct 19, 2007 11:00 pm - Eavesdropping on judges at work is always fun. So we rode along with a team touring new-home communities to decide what rankings they should get in the annual Key Awards...
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Condo showcase to include incentivesOct 19, 2007 11:00 pm - Deep discounts and incentives will be offered at a free event this weekend as condo developers from all over Chicagoland showcase their properties at two locations. The ...
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Decorated model available to buyers nowOct 19, 2007 11:00 pm - At Prairie Trails of Long Grove, Empeco Custom Builders has just released its decorated "Alexander" model home for sale. "This is one of the best model homes we've ever ...
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Home designs honored with Key awardsOct 19, 2007 11:00 pm - Here are the winners of Gold Keys for design from the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago. Crystal Keys are for innovation and creativity. Architectural design ...
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'Opportunity investors' circling tottering sales marketsOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Call them grave dancers, vulture funds, turnaround specialists or the more euphemistic "opportunity investors." However you identify them, the deal is the ...
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Tips on selling your home this fallOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - If you are looking to sell your home this year, don't let the challenging housing market discourage you. With favorable interest rates and a large buyer pool, this fall ...
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Seafood chain's extensive fish menu complemented by inspired saucesOct 18, 2007 11:00 pm - The Chicago suburbs increasingly are attracting spin-offs of big-name restaurants that established themselves downtown. Naperville is home to a host of Chicago clones, a...