Real Estate
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Apartment rents still rising, but not as fastDec 19, 2015 12:01 am - An increasing supply of rental units is slowing the rise in rents. The annual rent appreciation has slowed for the past three consecutive months as more apartments becom...
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Entire condominium property can be soldDec 19, 2015 12:00 am - An interesting trend is emerging in the condominium arena throughout the Chicago area. There is a growing number of real estate developers seeking to acquire entire exis...
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Reader input and dealing with scamsDec 19, 2015 12:00 am - This first letter arrived in the front-door mailbox, in an envelope, with a canceled stamp. It was addressed in excellent Palmer-method cursive handwriting. What's more,...
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Winners and losers of Argentine currency devaluation
Dec 18, 2015 6:00 am - BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - A look at the winners and losers from the sharp devaluation of Argentina's peso Thursday following the lifting of currency controls: ___ E...
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Creative solutions for table centerpiecesDec 18, 2015 5:00 am - Entertaining guests is a great way to open and share your home and make memories with family and friends. If your entertaining includes a meal, chances are everyone will...
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Rise above the gift card with these fun ideas for the homeDec 18, 2015 5:00 am - Rise above the gift card with these fun ideas for the home
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Geneva residents criticize 5-story apartment planDec 18, 2015 4:45 am - A proposed five-story, 219-unit apartment building on the western edge of downtown Geneva is too big, will exacerbate traffic problems, and in general just doesn't fit i...
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How to keep your grout clean and protectedDec 18, 2015 12:01 am - Tiles are great for floors and walls, especially in bathrooms and kitchens. They are impervious to stains. The "weakest link" is the grout. It's porous and absorbs moist...
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Rising home prices spur equity growthDec 18, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Here's some housing cheer for the end of the year: The stock market may have taken your 401(k) and other funds on scary rides in 2015, but new data from the...
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Capannari plans to move catering business to Mount ProspectDec 18, 2015 12:00 am - Capannari's, famous for its ice cream business in a historic building in downtown Mount Prospect, could move its growing catering business to the village from Des Plaine...