Real Estate
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Water heater shows its true colorsAug 27, 2024 12:55 am - The day this homeowner moved in, every faucet delivered orange hot water, and a service company said the hot water heater was rusted inside. How liable is the home inspector for not noting this problem?
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Promenade refresh among ongoing projects in Lake ZurichAug 26, 2024 8:10 am - A facelift for the lakefront promenade, a focal point in downtown Lake Zurich, is underway.
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Mortgagee information obtainable, one way or anotherAug 25, 2024 7:27 pm - Though unit owners may be reluctant to freely share mortgagee information because of privacy concerns, that information isn’t private and is needed by an association.
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New U.S. home construction falls to slowest pace since May 2020
Aug 22, 2024 8:19 pm - New-home construction in the U.S. fell in July to the lowest level since the aftermath of the pandemic as builders respond to weak demand that’s keeping inventory levels high.
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U.S. home sales ended a 4-month slide in July amid easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market
Aug 22, 2024 8:17 pm - Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ended a four-month slide in July as easing mortgage rates and a pickup in properties on the market encouraged home shoppers.
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‘Holiday’ lights in dispute with homeowners’ associationAug 22, 2024 6:59 pm - A reader was fined $100 for white miniature lights on a balcony, under the “holiday lights” homeowners’ association rule. What recourse do they have?
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Construction of 164 townhouses about to start at Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman EstatesAug 22, 2024 10:27 am - Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates will soon truly earn its self-applied moniker of “Metroburb” by adding a residential component in the form of 164 high-end townhouses to its multipurpose commercial redevelopment of the sprawling former AT&T headquarters building.
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O’Donnell: Bears’ focus groups spark ire and dismayAug 21, 2024 6:00 am - Jim O’Donnell: The recent focus groups on the Bears’ proposed lakefront stadium sparked ire and dismay among season ticket holders.
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Looking to buy a home? You may now need to factor in the cost of your agent’s commission
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Path forward for Liberty Theater site? Village ‘committed’ to improving downtown gatewayAug 20, 2024 3:09 pm - Although a key requirement was narrowly rejected by the village board last week, there may be a path forward for redevelopment of the former Liberty Theater and property as a northern gateway to downtown Libertyville.