Jean Murphy
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Local architects have central role in annual historical society house walkJun 05, 2009 11:00 pm - It takes a special gift to walk into a house and imagine its possibilities. Most people see a house for what it is. However, only those with that special vision see a ho...
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Retirement communities also boast packed schedulesMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Active adults and activities to keep them healthy and engaged are also found at area retirement communities, like The Garlands in Barrington and Luther Village in Arling...
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Social calendars fill quickly at active communitiesMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Bob Giles and his wife, Sally, moved to Grand Dominion, Del Webb's active adult community in Mundelein, in late 2007 and Giles said that he still gets up every morning a...
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Builders see tight window on $8,000 tax incentiveMay 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Listen up, first-time homebuyers and those who have not owned a home for the past three years; the federal government is offering you the chance of a lifetime, but you h...
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Building homes, businesses is longtime interestMay 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Patrick Franciscy, president of Homes by Patrick, has entrepreneurial blood running through his veins. His decade-old custom home-building company, based in North Aurora...
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Local energy efficient home built to meet Earth-friendly guidelineApr 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Not all "green" structures are created equal. So how does an environmentally-conscious homeowner choose a builder? "Any builder can call himself 'green,' " said Bill Sty...
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Earth experiences have meant more, astronaut saysApr 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Space station astronaut Daniel Tani visited the Mount Prospect Public Library Tuesday for a series of presentations and appearances at the urging of his oldest brother, ...
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Homes must priced correctly to create interestApr 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Andy Murphy, his wife and father-in-law are relatively new to the real estate market. They started their McHenry-based Century 21 franchise two years ago and now have fi...
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Incentives, $8,500 tax credit enticing first-time buyersApr 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Erin McSwain has been looking for a townhouse to purchase for the past two years. In fact, the 29-year-old pediatric surgical nurse has been working with a salesperson ...
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Lenders looking for larger down paymentsMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Using the terminology of cards, golf and Warren Buffett, mortgage lenders in today's market want to see borrowers have "more skin in the game" to increase the likelihood...