Real Estate
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'Age-targeted' subdivision proposed in BartlettJan 18, 2016 12:00 am - The Bartlett village board Tuesday will hear a concept proposal for a 77-unit ranch home subdivision Pulte Homes wants to build on property currently used by Sunset Hill...
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Cushman & Wakefield named leasing agent for McCook propertyJan 18, 2016 12:00 am - McCOOK — Dermody Properties has named commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield as exclusive leasing agent for LogistiCenter at McCook, a newly constructe...
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Short sale provides more time in the homeJan 17, 2016 12:00 am - Q. We have been trying to do a short sale on our house that is badly under water. The bank has now offered us something called a "deed in lieu of foreclosure." What is...
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Go for the brush over spray when painting stone hearthJan 17, 2016 12:00 am - Q. The wood stove hearth we have in our lower level is flagstone. My wife wants to brighten things up down there by painting the flagstone white. I am wondering how best...
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Five savvy ways to keep warm in winterJan 17, 2016 12:00 am - As winter wears on, a few cheap and easy fixes can help keep homes warm while saving energy and money. The average household spends about $2,000 a year on utilities, alm...
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Anytime Fitness seeks Hoffman Estates siteJan 17, 2016 12:00 am - Hoffman Estates officials Monday will consider a special-use permit for a 24-hour Anytime Fitness health club to operate at 2571 W. Golf Road in the Hoffman Village Shop...
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What to ask your potential real estate agentJan 16, 2016 6:22 am - The process of buying a home can be a daunting venture, especially for first-time homebuyers. That's where a real estate agent comes in. A good agent is your guide to fi...
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New home design trends in 2016Jan 16, 2016 12:01 am - As we launch another new year, we also focus on new home design trends that will be revealed in coming months. Here are a few examples of trends to look for. Art deco-in...
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Paying the broker brings more than potential buyersJan 16, 2016 12:00 am - Q. Someone contacted me and is interested in buying my house. It's not listed, but I have been thinking about selling. It is in a desirable area where houses sell relati...
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The role of the longevity annuityJan 15, 2016 11:00 pm - Retirees are becoming a larger part of the population while their capacity to fund retirement comfortably has been declining. The population 65 and older, which now numb...