Real Estate
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Shortfall often made up in next budgetNov 11, 2017 5:00 am - Q. It looks like our condominium association will end the year with an operating account deficit. What can the board do to make up this shortfall? A. The board needs to ...
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Replacement doors make immediate impactNov 11, 2017 5:00 am - Imagine completely transforming and updating the doors throughout your home without any on-site construction, paint cans or tarps littering your living spaces, and witho...
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Five fresh ideas to freshen up the bathroomNov 11, 2017 4:00 am - It's one of the most important and intimate rooms in your entire home. It can make a big first impression on visitors and be instrumental in helping you feel clean and r...
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Getting a California look on the East coast - or anywhereNov 10, 2017 7:00 am - Los Angeles designer, artist and product creator Justina Blakeney joined staff writer Jura Koncius recently on The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. Q. I am a br...
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'Tax cut' may very well be costly for homeownersNov 10, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - The message sent by Republicans in the tax overhaul bill they launched last week is unmistakable and blunt: We think homeowners and buyers have gotten much ...
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Garage-organizing systems offer homeowners optionsNov 10, 2017 5:00 am - It's the indoor spot where you park cars or a boat; store tools, lawn equipment, golf clubs and skis; lean up bikes; and set out youngsters' basketballs, inflatable pool...
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Missner Group finishes renovations of former Porsche buildingNov 10, 2017 12:00 am - The Missner Group said it has finished renovations at the Olympian Office Center located at 4343 Commerce Court in Lisle. The 168,000 square foot, seven-story offic...
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Local contractor tapped to build Outback Steakhouse, other projectsNov 10, 2017 12:00 am - Englewood Construction, a global commercial construction firm based in Lemont, has started on several construction projects, including Outback Steakhouse restaurants...
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Mellody Farm developer asks for relief from lighting requirementNov 09, 2017 4:37 am - As buildings for the $200 million Mellody Farm development take shape in Vernon Hills, there is uncertainty regarding a small but important aspect of the plan. The issue...
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Metropolitan Square in Des Plaines sold for $13 millionNov 09, 2017 12:00 am - Metropolitan Square, the downtown center for retail shopping and restaurants in Des Plaines, has a new owner with high hopes for attracting business to the site. Tabani...