Articles filed under Real Estate
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For the first time since 2022, average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6%Feb 26, 2026 3:57 pm - The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying season gets rolling. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 5.98% from 6.01% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate averaged 6.76%.
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Barrington Square Town Center in Hoffman Estates sold for $9 millionFeb 26, 2026 7:14 am - Barrington Square Town Center on Higgins Road in Hoffman Estates has been sold for $9 million, marking the shopping center’s first change of ownership since 1979.
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Church’s move into Rolling Meadows office building approved despite neighbors’ traffic complaintsFeb 25, 2026 6:32 pm - Rolling Meadows City Council members have approved a church’s request to move into a portion of an office building, despite objections from some neighbors who fear the plan could exacerbate traffic problems in the area.
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Why school districts are taking Mundelein to courtFeb 25, 2026 6:11 pm - The continuing dispute between Mundelein-area schools and the amount of impact fees charged by the village for residential developments now has landed in court.
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New restaurant Ahaar Indian Kitchen and Bar approved in Schaumburg’s historic districtFeb 25, 2026 4:59 pm - Schaumburg trustees have approved the new restaurant Ahaar Indian Kitchen and Bar to occupy the former site of Deerfields Bakery just south of Phat Phat Chinese Eatery in the village’s historic district.
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Developer puts plans for Barrington condominiums on holdFeb 25, 2026 4:58 pm - Plans to build a three‑story, 21‑unit condominium building near 20th and Taylor Streets in Barrington are on hold.
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Condo sale closed without board’s knowledge: Who should pay assessments?Feb 25, 2026 4:54 pm - The closing of a unit in our association occurred without the board’s knowledge. Is the new owner responsible for the prior owner’s unpaid assessments?
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Relocating Schaumburg YMCA seeking Cook County tax break to help renovate new siteFeb 24, 2026 4:45 pm - The relocating Golden Corridor Family YMCA in Schaumburg is seeking a Cook County tax incentive to assist with its planned $1 million upgrade to its new facility.
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Schaumburg Township to hold property tax exemptions & appeals workshop March 5Feb 24, 2026 2:44 pm - Join the Schaumburg Township assessor’s office and Disability & Senior Services to learn about property tax exemptions and appeals at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at the township hall, 1 Illinois Blvd. in Hoffman Estates.
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New residential development floated for Barrington’s Golden TriangleFeb 24, 2026 1:01 pm - Barrington’s Golden Triangle could be the site for another large residential development, The Residences at Liberty Commons.