Articles filed under Real Estate
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Housing rebound is facing obstacle: Too few homesMay 05, 2013 6:12 am - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Beth Heinen Bell and her husband, Christian, are sick of renting. They want more space. They’d like to host friends for dinner. And now, having see...
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Adler-designed lake mansion inspires decorator in all of usMay 05, 2013 4:15 am - Adler-designed lake mansion inspires decorator in all of us
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Despite new rules, borrowers still vulnerable to discriminationMay 04, 2013 4:08 am - In an effort to eliminate discriminatory pricing of home mortgage loans, the federal government now imposes a raft of regulations on how mortgage brokers can price loans...
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Low-maintenance trend grows in landscapingMay 04, 2013 4:00 am - Not everyone has a green thumb. People can spend hours in the garden and still not be able to make their homes the showpieces they envision. With this in mind, more home...
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Do-it-yourself wallpaper, fabric now popular in the homeMay 04, 2013 4:00 am - When Renee Pedro bought a house with midcentury décor, she decided to embrace the look. Drawing inspiration from the 1963 Philco oven in her kitchen, she began hunting ...
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Elgin downtown association develops ideasMay 03, 2013 10:00 am - The first “Downtown Brainstorm” of the year in Elgin will result in concrete action, including making sure marketing fliers are in both English and Spanish, organizers s...
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New BP gas station, car wash to open in late MayMay 03, 2013 9:46 am - The new BP gas station, automated car wash and convenience store are getting ready to open later this month at the corner of Algonquin and Arlington Heights roads. “They...
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Attorney: New Carol Stream Library board legitimateMay 02, 2013 2:28 pm - Attorney says newly elected Carol Stream officials had right to take oath early
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New restaurant planned at former Alemar’s near PalatineMay 02, 2013 12:46 pm - Nearly five years after Alemar’s served its final meal, there are signs of life again in the vacant building at Dundee and Quentin roads near Palatine. Long Grove restau...
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U.S. rate on 15-year mortgage at record 2.56 pct.May 02, 2013 11:13 am - WASHINGTON — The average U.S. rate on the 15-year fixed mortgage fell to a new record low last week, and the rate on the 30-year fixed loan declined. Cheaper mortgages h...