Real Estate
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Sisters says planning is key to Black FridayNov 27, 2015 12:00 am - Getting good deals on Black Friday is all about saving and planning, said Imelda Zuniga of Algonquin. Zuniga and her sister Cecilia Barbosa, who was visiting from Detroi...
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Mixed reviews on new closing rulesNov 27, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - How are home closings going nearly two months after the new federal real estate disclosure rules took effect? Are they being knocked off schedule and taking...
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Home buyers shouldn't waste time on stubborn sellersNov 27, 2015 12:00 am - "You gotta know when to hold 'em, and know when to fold 'em" is practical advice for poker players - and also for homebuyers who run into an obstinate seller. Q. We have...
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Darwin Realty brokers Elgin building saleNov 27, 2015 12:00 am - Daily Herald News Wires ELMHURST - Darwin Realty recently facilitated the sale of 1616 Berkley St., Elgin. Noel S. Liston and Brendan J. Sheahan of Darwin Realty repre...
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What could cause a home's floor to sag?Nov 27, 2015 12:00 am - Q. The house we are buying has a sagging floor in the living room and dining room. When we asked the Realtor about this, she said that settlement is common in homes that...
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Philippine economy grew 6 percent in 3Q as services expanded
Nov 26, 2015 6:00 am - MANILA, Philippines (AP) - The Philippine economy expanded 6 percent in the third quarter and officials Thursday forecast at least the same growth rate for the full year...
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Schaumburg awarded for rental-home inspectionsNov 26, 2015 12:00 am - The village of Schaumburg has won the Illinois Association of Code Enforcement's Agency of the Year Award for 2015, in recognition of the town's new single-family home r...
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US new-home sales rebound in October after September plummet
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Urban farmers find that success leads to eviction
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How to prepare your home for winterNov 25, 2015 5:00 am - For many Midwesterners, autumn is their favorite season. The changing colors of the leaves, clear blue skies and cool, comfortable temperatures result in more time spent...