Articles filed under Real Estate
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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...
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FHA’s new mortgage fees will pack a biteFeb 08, 2013 4:23 am - WASHINGTON — If you want to buy a house with minimal cash by using an FHA-insured mortgage, here’s some sobering news: Thanks to an ongoing series of fee increases and u...
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Spacious Inverness home designed with styleFeb 08, 2013 3:00 am - This beautiful Inverness home is exceptional, from the grand, two-story marble foyer to the stunning master suite. It is a stunning and sophisticated home, inside and ou...
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Luxury rental community and townhouse plan could boost residential building in Vernon HillsFeb 06, 2013 3:44 pm - Two housing plans of different size and scope are moving forward in Vernon Hills, a potential sign of growing demand for rentals and affordably priced homes. The larger ...
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Self-storage facility coming to WheatonFeb 06, 2013 7:59 am - A plan for a four-story, self-storage facility has cleared the Wheaton City Council despite opposition from the owner of a nearby Carol Stream shopping center. Northfiel...