Real Estate
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With former police station empty, St. Charles looking at 'catalyst sites' for downtownFeb 17, 2020 4:33 am - St. Charles officials are working to redefine their vision for the downtown area north of Main Street as the city prepares to solicit proposals for its former police hea...
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Level by level, Strawflower renovation brings changes to downtown GenevaFeb 16, 2020 6:20 am - The "renovation sale" and "for sale" signs in the display windows at Strawflower Shop & Rug Merchant may confuse passersby. Still, they represent precisely what owners M...
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Can couples decorate without becoming home-wreckers?Feb 16, 2020 6:00 am - Sharing a home with someone you love can be wonderful. But decorating together isn't always easy, especially when your tastes aren't the same. If one partner loves filli...
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5 home improvements that may not pay off when you sell
Feb 16, 2020 5:22 am - You spent the holidays binging on HGTV, and now visions of shiplap accent walls and free-standing soaking tubs are dancing through your head. Don't let your desire to up...
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Each room needs a major attractionFeb 16, 2020 5:01 am - Ever enter a room and feel a bit disoriented? Chances are what is missing is a focal point. A quick glimpse into your rooms can reveal a lot. You don't know exactly what...
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Homeowner worried about fragile roof tilesFeb 16, 2020 5:00 am - Q: My new home is being built, and the contractor recommends a tile roof. Tile roofing seems great as far as appearance, longevity and fire resistance, but I'm concerned...
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Waukegan cops to host landlord trainingFeb 16, 2020 12:00 am - A landlord training program is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Waukegan Police Department, 101 West St. Police officials said the program is for land...
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Association, board member must follow contract procedureFeb 15, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Our condominium association owns a unit it leases out to third parties. One of the board members is a real estate agent for a real estate company and wants to act as ...
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How major US stock indexes fared Friday
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Delays put Batavia's One Washington Place project in jeopardyFeb 14, 2020 12:00 am - One Washington Place, Batavia's downtown, mixed-use development plan that includes luxury apartments, a parking garage and commercial space, has been hit by delays that ...