Jean Murphy
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With nowhere to go but up, this home's addition gets high marksFeb 12, 2017 5:00 am - Melding old architecture and new can be a recipe for disaster. But in the case of a home in Arlington Heights, it was a recipe for celebration. Last year Jereme Smith of...
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Location remains prime factor for Meritus HomesFeb 11, 2017 5:00 am - Throughout his career, Jay Dulla, executive vice president of Meritus Homes, has followed the progression of baby boomers and Generation Xers - building the types of hom...
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Listing of the weekFeb 08, 2017 5:00 am - When one thinks of Elk Grove Village, one generally does not think of lakes. But Elk Grove Lake Estates is a hidden gem containing lakes Pita and Cosman, and it borders ...
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It's never too late for loveFeb 02, 2017 12:00 am - Just because you are in the twilight of your life does not mean that you can no longer find love. Don Michehl and Beverly Bedore, residents of the Heritage Woods assist...
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Suburban housing market rebounds nicelyJan 21, 2017 5:00 am - The Northwest suburban real estate market has regained between 60 percent and 70 percent of the value it lost during the Great Recession years of 2006-2012, rebounding s...
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When is it time to hire a home caregiver for your parent?Jan 05, 2017 10:00 pm - “As aging parents, particularly those who live alone, face medical and mobility issues, questions relating to their physical, social and psychological well-being arise,”...
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When is the time right to move to a senior living community?Jan 05, 2017 6:00 am - The time to move is when you are still healthy enough to shop for your own community and make the decisions on your own, according to Mary Kay Bochenek, director of mark...
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When is it time to consider a mental health screening for seniors?Jan 03, 2017 10:00 pm - The two most under-diagnosed and under-treated mental illnesses among the elderly population are depression and anxiety. There are particular signs and symptoms of these...
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When is the time right to update your will, trust and other legal documents?Jan 02, 2017 10:00 pm - According to Mildred V. Palmer, partner in the law firm of Waltz, Palmer and Dawson LLC of Rolling Meadows, you should re-evaluate your estate planning legal documents a...
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When is it time to sort through heirlooms and photosJan 02, 2017 10:00 pm - When is the time right to sort through photos and heirlooms and elicit family stories from your loved one? It is never too early to start going through old family photos...