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Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rises to 6.75%, second straight uptick

By ALEX VEIGA
Jul 23, 2025 3:43 pm - The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage rose for the second week in a row, another setback for the U.S. housing market, which is mired in a sales slump as affordability constraints shut out prospective homebuyers.
Home sales fade in June as national median sales price hits an all-time high of $435,300

By ALEX VEIGA
Jul 23, 2025 3:38 pm - Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slid in June to the slowest pace since last September as mortgage rates remained elevated and national median sales prices hit unprecedented levels.
Community association proposes buyer fee changes

By Matthew Moodhe
Jul 23, 2025 1:15 pm - A community association wants to change its declaration to establish a buyer/new member fee based on a percentage of the gross selling price, in addition to an existing seller resale fee.
‘The Khayat touch’: Former Gurnee Holiday Inn being renovated and converted to apartments, boutique rooms

By Mick Zawislak
Jul 23, 2025 9:15 am - Khayat Enterprises, well known in Lake County, is in the midst of its of largest venture yet — the renovation and conversion of the former Holiday Inn in Gurnee to Ten Hotel Convention Center and Residences.
Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat

By DAVID FISCHER
Jul 22, 2025 3:53 pm - With record heat hitting the U.S., pet owners must take steps to protect animals from heat stroke. Pets left in hot vehicles are especially vulnerable.
These DIY solutions can replace a closet full of chemical cleaners

By Michael J. Coren
Jul 22, 2025 3:41 pm - You can replace conventional cleaning products containing concerning chemicals with DIY solutions using common, safer ingredients like vinegar, castile soap and baking soda.
Annuals are the forgotten native plants. Here are 7 worth adding to the garden

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jul 22, 2025 3:02 pm - Here are seven native annual plants to grow for a sustainable, wildlife-friendly garden.
Home & garden calendar, July 27 to Aug. 2

Jul 22, 2025 2:24 pm - Upcoming events include garden club meetings, plant swaps, and tours covering topics like holiday decor, topiary making, tree crops, and wrapping up gardens for fall.
More than 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of 9 deaths

Associated Press
Jul 22, 2025 1:47 pm - More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported.
Signs it's time to replace gutters

By Metro Creative
Jul 22, 2025 1:38 pm - Gutter replacement projects may not be exciting, but new gutters can make a home safer and prolong the life of a roof and other features on a property.

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