Real Estate
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Wheaton council votes 5-2 to allow paint on old building facadeNov 16, 2015 12:00 am - An old building on Main Street in downtown Wheaton will soon have a new facade, after the city council voted 5-2 Monday to allow for the exterior bricks to be painted. E...
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What's wrong with West Chicago housing? Tell experts TuesdayNov 15, 2015 12:00 am - West Chicago residents who want to provide their opinions on what the future of housing should look like in the city are invited to attend a meeting Tuesday night at cit...
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Front halls, hallways can be visually invitingNov 14, 2015 6:19 am - We all know first impressions matter. Well, my friends, the same holds true for our homes. Walking into an entrance hall should be a warm and inviting experience, a prea...
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River Glen sprouts up on farmland in LibertyvilleNov 14, 2015 12:00 am - The beautiful two-mile stretch of property just south of Route 120 along River Road in Libertyville is getting a new community of 65 custom, single-family homes called R...
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Managing surplus assessmentsNov 14, 2015 12:00 am - Q. My understanding of IRS Revenue Ruling 70-604 is that it permits owners to vote to have surplus assessments either returned to owners or applied to the next year's as...
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Get into the holiday spirit with creative vignettesNov 13, 2015 5:00 am - Along with cool weather's arrival comes a festive feeling seemingly everywhere you look. Suddenly, Christmas is all around, in storefronts, on magazine covers and all ov...
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Book offers tips for living in limited spaceNov 13, 2015 5:00 am - One of the biggest challenges to living in a tiny place is storage. Whenever I watch TV programs that feature popular, up-and-coming tiny houses on wheels I am struck b...
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Keeping your home toasty during the wintertimeNov 13, 2015 1:01 am - Windows and doors are part of every home, but also are the most likely sources of heat loss during the winter. We can't do without windows, but you can help cut down on ...
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Fannie Mae offers added flexibility to borrowersNov 13, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - For thousands of people across the country who thought they'd never qualify for a mortgage to buy a home, next month could be a key turning point. On Dec. 1...
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Georgetown in neighborhood profileNov 13, 2015 12:00 am - Georgetown, a sought-after townhouse community with water features throughout, offers a quiet neighborhood setting in a prime Batavia location. Attractive two-story and ...