Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Buying your first home this spring? Here's the lingo you'll need to know.Feb 24, 2019 5:09 am - If you're planning to a buy a house this spring, a consultation with one or more lenders should be on your agenda now. Lenders are there to educate you and evaluate your...
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Why ebony may be the answer for your new or remodeled kitchenFeb 24, 2019 5:00 am - There's a reason why Darth Vader is the most visually memorable character in the Star Wars universe; Yes, the dark side of the Force is alluring, but it's Vader's dark c...
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There's still time to protect your pipesFeb 21, 2019 5:00 am - As the winter snow and ice lingers, it's never too late think about protecting your home from the elements. For prudent homeowners, this entails taking steps to prevent ...
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Plan for 5-story downtown apartment building nears approval in Mount ProspectFeb 18, 2019 12:00 am - The Mount Prospect village board is on the verge of approving a five-story, 97-unit apartment building on the site of the former Central Plaza shopping center, long cons...
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Don't wait for a disaster to inventory your belongingsFeb 16, 2019 5:00 am - With floods, fires, tornadoes, superstorms and even cranes toppling onto apartment buildings, no home is completely safe from natural or man-made disasters. Although man...
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Mortgage rates dip to their lowest levels in more than a yearFeb 14, 2019 12:00 am - After soaring to seven-year highs in November, mortgage rates have been on a steady decline the past 2½ months and this week sank to levels not seen in more than a year....
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Another new apartment complex planned for Glen Ellyn, this one near libraryFeb 12, 2019 12:00 am - Glen Ellyn village planners are starting a formal review of a proposed four-story apartment complex near the public library. More than a year after unveiling the projec...
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Buying a home by age 35 is worth it now — and laterFeb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Nicole Christianson, a 26-year-old sales rep, was tired of writing big checks for tiny apartments. And she wanted to do more with her cash than stash it in a savings acc...
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Many tech-savvy baby boomers now work 'remotely'Feb 09, 2019 5:00 am - As more workers telecommute, homebuilders take note
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Why these suburban sites made the National Register of Historic PlacesFeb 09, 2019 5:00 am - The Winfield home nestled in the woods has all the hallmarks of an artist's haven: floor-to-ceiling windows, a deep connection to nature and sloping terrain to the DuPag...