Real Estate
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Are home inspectors really liable?Mar 18, 2025 9:46 pm - A recent homebuyer with a complaint against a home inspector finds the cost of arbitration more than the home repair costs in question. So what liability should home inspectors have?
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Vetter’s $163 million expansion plan moves forward in Des PlainesMar 17, 2025 9:08 pm - A German pharmaceutical company’s $163 million plan to expand its facility in Des Plaines got a tentative go-ahead from the city council Monday.
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The Biz Week That Was: Celebrity chef opening restaurant, new meat store, and bird flu vaccines to curb soaring egg pricesMar 15, 2025 2:20 pm - Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis opening restaurants at Hollywood Casino in Aurora and Joliet Befitting its name, Hollywood Casino Aurora is pulling in some star p...
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A new restaurant could replace long-shuttered Oliveti’s in Des PlainesMar 14, 2025 11:10 am - The brick building that years ago housed Oliveti’s Italian Ristorante in downtown Des Plaines soon could make way for a new eatery.
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Is litigation the only answer when a seller refuses to return deposit?Mar 13, 2025 3:21 pm - What should a potential buyer do when the seller refuses to release earnest money after the sales contract is withdrawn after the property’s condition is deemed unacceptable? While a court action may be needed, there could be another solution.
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Upcoming deadline for Illinois condominium associationsMar 13, 2025 2:44 pm - The deadline is nearing for association boards to adopt a written policy concerning requests for accessible parking spaces. An expert details the procedures.
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Real estate company withdraws plan for apartment building in downtown Des PlainesMar 13, 2025 11:37 am - A real estate company has scrapped plans for an apartment-and-retail building in downtown Des Plaines.
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What Mount Prospect residents want done with downtown Chase buildingMar 12, 2025 5:50 pm - Green space, senior housing and an athletic facility were some of the suggestions floated Tuesday when Mount Prospect leaders asked the public what they should do with the former Chase Bank property downtown.
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Mundelein mayoral candidates cite attracting businesses, Plaza Circle among their prioritiesMar 12, 2025 2:36 pm - Filling vacant storefronts and completing development of the land around village hall are among the top issues for Mundelein’s two mayoral candidates.
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‘Deal killer’ hopes to enlighten agentsMar 12, 2025 2:34 pm - A thorough home inspector is tired of being called a “deal killer” by real estate agents. How can he get agents to see that he’s keeping them from being sued as well as helping homebuyers?