Real Estate
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Northern exposure: Why Chicago’s Northwest suburbs are a bright spot for new multifamily developmentJan 12, 2025 4:45 am - Prospective Chicago-area renters struggling to find suitable housing know all too well that the suburbs are red-hot, with rents on the rise and 16 people ready to sign a lease for every one apartment, according to a recent study from RentCafe.
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Elk Grove Village buys former tennis club turned factory for public works storageJan 09, 2025 8:10 pm - Elk Grove Village officials are purchasing a 71,000-square-foot former factory and tennis club building for $5.65 million to store municipal vehicles and equipment.
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The January question: How long can holiday decor stay up?Jan 09, 2025 6:49 pm - Those who tire of holiday decor soon after the end of the holiday may not be happy to learn there’s no state law regulating when to remove the lights and inflatables. What can an association board do about it?
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Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% this week for fourth straight increase
Jan 09, 2025 11:10 am - The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July.
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US Justice Department accuses six major landlords of scheming to keep rents high
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‘Density is overwhelming’: Can developers address concerns for proposed apartment community in Lake Zurich?Jan 07, 2025 9:24 pm - Density, traffic and stormwater are among concerns of village officials regarding what would be Lake Zurich’s largest rental community proposed for the Regal cinema property on Route 12.
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Asbestos insulation not disclosed to buyersJan 06, 2025 10:09 pm - New owners are dismayed to discover asbestos insulation on the air ducts. They’re worried about their health and want to know if the home inspector or sellers are liable for nondisclosure.
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A possible spark: Wauconda TIF’s first redevelopment deal includes a StarbucksJan 05, 2025 5:14 am - A plan to build a Starbucks and make improvements in an area south of Route 176 and east of Route 12 in Wauconda is considered a big step in an area targeted by village officials for redevelopment.
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Proposal calls for replacing ‘aging, underutilized’ Regal Lake Zurich theater with apartmentsJan 03, 2025 5:58 pm - Developers are seeking feedback from Lake Zurich officials for what would be the largest residential community in town.
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Supportive living facility proposed for vacant land in Des PlainesJan 03, 2025 12:38 pm - Plans for a new supportive living facility in Des Plaines will be unveiled publicly Tuesday night.