Real Estate
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Vacant store in Des Plaines may reopen as day careMar 30, 2016 1:00 am - A long-vacant store on Thacker Street in Des Plaines may soon be reopening as a child day care. Sylwia Wzorek and her mother Krystyna Wzorek, who operate a small home da...
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US home prices rise faster than incomes in January
Mar 29, 2016 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. home prices climbed at more than double the rate of incomes in January, a trend that could ultimately create affordability challenges for buyers. ...
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Darwin Realty names new vice presidentMar 29, 2016 1:00 am - ELMHURST - Darwin Realty & Development Corp. recently promoted industrial associate Jeff Provenza to vice president. Provenza offers a full range of brokerage services i...
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Number of contracts to buy homes at highest point since July
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Modular home construction is an increasingly popular way to grow
Mar 27, 2016 7:33 am - When Richard and Terry Jeng bought their tiny bungalow in South Arlington in 2001, they kept their clothes in the attic since the closets in their first-floor bedroom we...
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Bedroom design is about creating a relaxing environmentMar 27, 2016 7:01 am - A lack of proper rest and sleep will cause you to have the wrong kind of bedroom eyes. Sleeping under normal circumstances takes about one third of the day. Everyone is ...
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Kansas City presses to sell eyesore, vacant homes for a buck
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When space is sparse, multifunction is the way to goMar 27, 2016 1:01 am - Dual-function furniture is the ultimate secret weapon of micro-unit living. Think about how designers have used yachts or motor homes as a classic starting point for cre...
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Glitzy lighting, velvet and more is in for springMar 26, 2016 7:21 am - Glamping cabana or sexy velvet chaise? These are some of the choices design shops are offering this spring. Retailers look forward to clearing out their shelves after th...
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How to make a home's entrance inviting all yearMar 26, 2016 7:19 am - In summer, it's not so hard to make a great first impression at the entrance to your home. Put out a few baskets of colorful flowers and your work is done. But early spr...