Real Estate
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Tony's Finer Foods moving to Prospect HeightsMar 14, 2016 1:00 am - Tony's Finer Foods is expected to open by mid-May in place of the shuttered Ultra Foods in Prospect Heights, Mayor Nick Helmer said Monday. The Ultra store at 1241 N. Ra...
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Low rates, new programs assist homebuyersMar 13, 2016 11:00 pm - With home sales off to a strong start this year, it may be a banner year for the mortgage industry. People make New Year's resolutions to buy a home, and then it takes a...
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Classic blue and white accessories are right at homeMar 13, 2016 7:01 am - Blue and white vases are classic accessories that exude a certain panache in any decor. While many countries claim this timeless combination of color for china, pottery ...
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Organize your clutter into a thing of beautyMar 13, 2016 12:01 am - Clutter is visually noisy. What does that mean? It means that when you walk into a room and there are too many things competing for your attention, the visual result is ...
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It's common for aging parent to grant power of attorneyMar 13, 2016 12:00 am - Q. We will be listing my mom's house for sale within the next couple weeks. Mom has some memory and dementia issues, though much of the time she understands where she is...
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Call in the pros when a job demands skill and experienceMar 13, 2016 12:00 am - Q. Our early 1900s house has a fieldstone foundation. Over the last several years, both large and small cracks have developed in the mortar, some of which I have filled ...
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Antioch banking on $1 million purchase to lure developmentMar 12, 2016 6:20 am - Antioch is proceeding with the $1 million purchase of 50 vacant acres south of Route 173 and east of Route 83 with the goal of creating a significant development. Villag...
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How to build the custom home you've always wantedMar 12, 2016 6:16 am - As Anne and Kevin Boyce's children grew, the couple recognized their beloved home seemed to shrink and their hilly, nearly nonexistent yard didn't offer space for outdoo...
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Will 'weird tricks' pay down the balance fasterMar 12, 2016 12:00 am - The phrase "weird trick" seems to have great sales appeal, judging from the frequency with which it appears in my inbox. I see weird tricks for lowering blood pressure, ...
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Committees and commissions differ in significant waysMar 12, 2016 12:00 am - Q. There has been a lot of "buzz" about the use of "committees" and "commissions" in homeowner associations. What's the difference? A. One of the methods used to delegat...