Real Estate
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Buyer mystified by stains in houseNov 13, 2015 12:00 am - Q. The home we are buying is about 10 years old and seems to be in good condition. However, there are unusual blackish stains on some of the walls and at some of the car...
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Inexpensive home warranties benefit sellers and buyers alikeNov 13, 2015 12:00 am - The cost of a home warranty is relatively small when compared with the protection it provides both parties in a sale. Q. We are getting ready to put our home up for sale...
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Mayor Schielke talks what's up in Batavia at chamber breakfastNov 12, 2015 12:00 am - Sales of existing homes are up, as is construction of new homes. Someone is interested in redeveloping the former Avenue Motors site on Randall Road. And a downtown gaso...
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Despite sale, Mariano's plans to build in Naperville, Bloomingdale, Des PlainesNov 12, 2015 12:00 am - Despite its pending sale to Kroger Co., Mariano's still plans to build grocery stores in Naperville, Bloomingdale and Des Plaines, officials said Thursday. In the case o...
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McDonald's won't pursue real estate investment trust
Nov 10, 2015 6:00 am - Oak Brook-based McDonald's says it will not pursue spinning off its real estate assets. The world's largest hamburger chain, which is in the midst of a turnaround plan, ...
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Property taxes, home costs on the riseNov 10, 2015 6:00 am - Costs for renting or owning a home are increasing. Rents and costs of ownership are rising. For example, property taxes have increased $13 billion — or by nearly 3 perce...
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South Barrington institution Penny Road Pub for saleNov 10, 2015 12:00 am - The Penny Road Pub, a South Barrington institution for food, drink and live music for more than 40 years, is for sale. Karen Goins, of RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, said ...
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'Country' design brings style, comfort to homeNov 08, 2015 5:30 am - So many people, clients and designers alike, would scoff at the mere mention of the words “country” and “design” in the same sentence. Throughout the world, however, the...
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The 11 things your Realtor won't tell you but shouldNov 08, 2015 5:11 am - Realtors live a conflicted life. On the one hand, they are salespeople. They only make money when their deal closes. On the other hand, they are consultants. They advise...
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Tech helps home buyers find the perfect neighborhood
Nov 08, 2015 5:01 am - Prospective homebuyers want to find a community that meets their lifestyle wish list even more than they want to buy a particular size or type of home. Finding the neigh...