Articles filed under Real Estate
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U.S. pending home sales rise to highest in 2½ yearsDec 28, 2012 12:27 pm - WASHINGTON — A measure of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes increased last month to its highest level in two and a half years, the latest sign of improvement i...
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Arlington Heights theater-restaurant on wayDec 28, 2012 9:58 am - Downtown Arlington Heights may be losing out on the current holiday movie season, but now expects to be back in business by summer with a new theater that will include a...
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U.S. home prices rise in October from previous yearDec 26, 2012 7:22 am - WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices rose in most major cities in October compared with a year ago, pushed up by rising sales and a decline in the supply of available homes. Hi...
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Aurora wants more development near Chicago Premium OutletsDec 26, 2012 4:30 am - The city of Aurora will continue to encourage growth around Chicago Premium Outlets by looking to extend roads, add greater access and possibly develop a hotel and conve...
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Lombard trustees deny funding for Westin bondsDec 26, 2012 4:30 am - Faced for the third time with the question of whether to assist the agency that owns the Westin Lombard hotel with a looming bond payment, Lombard trustees for the third...
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Ga. counties sue HSBC claiming loss of tax baseDec 25, 2012 7:12 am - ATLANTA — Three Atlanta-area counties have filed a lawsuit claiming that British bank HSBC cost them hundreds of millions of dollars in extra expenses and damage to thei...
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South Elgin housing development faces oppositionDec 22, 2012 7:00 am - A proposed new housing development for low-income and disabled people in South Elgin is opposed by some residents and business owners who say downtown is not the right p...
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Office Max to leave West DundeeDec 21, 2012 4:37 pm - Office Max, a West Dundee staple since the early 1990s, has announced plans to close by March, citing a desire to focus on newer stores it has in Elgin, Algonquin an...
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Long Grove village president stepping downDec 21, 2012 10:11 am - After eight years as Long Grove village president, Maria Rodriguez will step down following the April election. Economic development — including restoration in the histo...
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Dist. 15 to keep Inverness plotDec 21, 2012 10:06 am - Palatine Township Elementary District 15 officials have decided to hold onto 40 vacant acres in Inverness until the real estate market improves. Superintendent Scott Tho...