Articles filed under Real Estate
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Preservationists honored for saving Pure Oil building in GenevaSep 30, 2013 5:00 am - Great things can start with the most routine actions — like checking what's going to be on the agenda of local government board meetings. Members of Preservation Partner...
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Home prices in U.S. increase the most in 7 yearsSep 29, 2013 6:00 am - Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose in the 12 months through July by the most in more than seven years, helping boost owner equity. The S&P/Case-Shiller index of property...
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5 tips on selling a home on your ownSep 29, 2013 6:00 am - Jeremy Magelky had three things going for him when he set out to sell his home. Home values were rising in Fargo, N.D., and there were few homes for sale in the area. On...
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Young couples more frequently buy homes before planning a weddingSep 29, 2013 12:27 am - After Amanda Zagone of Glen Ellyn accepted a marriage proposal from her high school sweetheart Michael Shumaker, her first thought was not to start looking for a wedding...
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Consumers making mortgage payments priority againSep 28, 2013 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — The steady rise in U.S. home values is increasingly motivating homeowners to make paying their mortgage on time a priority, according to a new study. Credi...
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Amish craftsmen excel in a variety of stylesSep 28, 2013 12:56 am - Rid yourself of any preconceived notions you may have about furniture that is made by the Amish. One thing is clear when you walk into any of Amish Furniture’s four Illi...
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How does an association devide deductible costs?Sep 28, 2013 12:41 am - Q. A unit owner turned the water on in their bathtub and, forgetting they had done so, left the unit for about an hour. The tub overflowed and caused damage to the commo...
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FHA to draw $1.7b from Treasury to cover reverse mortgage lossesSep 27, 2013 10:00 am - A federal housing agency said Friday it needs a $1.7 billion bailout from the Treasury to cover projected losses in a mortgage programs for seniors. At issue are reverse...
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New flooring trends underfootSep 27, 2013 12:51 am - What’s underfoot makes a material difference in the ambience of your new home. Whether you choose cushy carpeting, rich hardwoods, or pretty tiles, you’ll be floored wit...
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DuPage Medical Group facility taking shape in WheatonSep 26, 2013 7:00 am - The DuPage Medical Group facility being built in downtown Wheaton is expected to be a one-stop shop for patients when it opens next spring. The three-story, 40,000-squar...