Articles filed under Real Estate
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Retirement allows seniors to pursue passionsApr 22, 2013 1:00 am - What do you do when you retire and suddenly find the days stretching out in front of you with no meetings to attend or deadlines to meet? Retirees across the suburbs con...
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St. Charles buys VFW building for parking lotApr 21, 2013 11:00 pm - Commercial parking in the area of Third Street in downtown St. Charles has been a problem for years. But city officials last week committed to a $1 million remedy. In t...
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American dream eludes under-40s saddled with student debtApr 21, 2013 8:11 am - Luke Nichter of Harker Heights, Texas, said he’s not a renter by choice. The Texas A&M University history professor’s $125,000 of student debt means he has no hope of ge...
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After severe flooding, why they chose to stayApr 21, 2013 8:00 am - When a big flood hits, your instinct is to feel sorry for the victims hit the hardest. Not only are they forced from their homes, but the cleanup often is measured in mo...
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To sell or not to sell a flood-prone home?Apr 21, 2013 5:30 am - Suburban homeowners left out in the cold by Thursday’s flooding in the North and Northwest suburbs may be looking at bailing out more than just floodwater after this lat...
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Wright Plus tour adds five rarely seen homesApr 21, 2013 4:43 am - The 39th annual Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk, showcasing the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries, will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,...
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Outdoor lighting options aboundApr 21, 2013 4:00 am - Many Americans have embraced outdoor decorating, filling their yards with fluffy sofas, gleaming end tables and even outdoor rugs. But what happens when the sun goes dow...
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FEMA tips on flood aftermathApr 20, 2013 4:34 pm - What homeowners should do Ÿ Homeowners with flood insurance policies should contact their insurance agent or company to file a claim. Have the following information...
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Protect yourself against mortgage lock scamsApr 20, 2013 5:57 am - A price quote means nothing until it is properly locked with the lender. A rate lock, as it is commonly called, is the lender’s commitment that it will make the specifie...
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Reserve of St. Charles offers Dunberry modelApr 20, 2013 4:52 am - While this particular home in the Reserve of St. Charles has recently gone under contract, this model, known as The Dunberry, can be built in any Meritus Homes community...