Articles filed under Real Estate
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Apartments, water park on the way at Arlington DownsFeb 11, 2013 8:16 pm - After years of planning and preliminary work, construction on phase one of the new Arlington Downs development in Arlington Heights will get under way in a few weeks, de...
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6 tips on buying, renting a home for extra incomeFeb 10, 2013 7:00 am - Low mortgage rates have made buying a home more affordable and turned rentals into an attractive option for investors. Throughout the downturn in the housing market, av...
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Reduced water test rates offered:Feb 09, 2013 12:16 pm - The Lake County Health Department will offer reduced well water testing rates in observance of National Ground Water Awareness Week. Water samples can be brought to the ...
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Overcoming culture clash among diverse residentsFeb 09, 2013 4:52 am - Immigrant groups account for about sixty percent of U.S. population growth. This is immediately evident in community associations throughout the Chicago area. Recent imm...
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Fewer homes available in quality locationsFeb 09, 2013 4:02 am - While not yet as healthy as in other states, the real estate market in the Chicago area “definitely shows signs of having bottomed out and early signals of an upturn,” s...
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HECM reverse mortgages are attracting the wrong crowdFeb 09, 2013 4:01 am - The recent actuarial review of the financial status of FHA’s home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) insurance fund, revealing a deficit of $2.8 billion, has generated co...
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New housing starts expected to riseFeb 09, 2013 4:00 am - New housing starts expected to rise
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Kane, Elgin gear up for foreclosure makeoversFeb 08, 2013 4:10 pm - With 50 of the building’s 55 units leased and construction of commercial space under way, the Elgin ArtSpace building is arguably the most visible recent success of the ...
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Quinn signs law to fast-track foreclosuresFeb 08, 2013 2:57 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a new law that’s designed to speed up Illinois’ foreclosure process. The governor’s office says the law will help restore neighborhoods and pro...
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Whole Foods set to close in Palatine, open in KildeerFeb 08, 2013 9:21 am - Whole Foods in Palatine is preparing to permanently close to make way for the new Kildeer store’s grand opening at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 6. According to the Palatine l...