Real Estate
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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
Nov 25, 2015 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Sales of new homes recovered in October after suffering a steep drop in September, returning to this year's trend of an improving market for real estat...
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Urban farmers find that success leads to eviction
Nov 25, 2015 6:00 am - OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - After four years of growing and selling produce in the heart of Omaha, Ali Clark has become expert at yanking out her black raspberry bushes and repla...
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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...
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Keeping it simple lets a home shineNov 25, 2015 5:00 am - One of the biggest flaws in interior design is not knowing when to stop. Sure, there are homes and rooms for those who love to collect or have inherited heirlooms or ant...
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Construction picking up on Wheeling's Philhaven developmentNov 25, 2015 12:00 am - Construction on Wheeling's Philhaven Development, a project that's faced scrutiny since it was introduced in 2012, is picking up as crews clear the land just off Hintz R...
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US home prices jump in September by most in more than a year
Nov 24, 2015 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. home prices rose in September from a year earlier at the fastest pace in 13 months as a lack of houses for sale has forced buyers to bid up availa...
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Principle completes renovation of Hwacheon showroonNov 24, 2015 12:00 am - ROSEMONT - Principle Construction Corp. recently completed a renovation of the building at 555 Bond St. in Lincolnshire IL, into a new office and showroom space for Hwac...