Articles filed under Real Estate
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Small banks feel squeezed in home loansNov 17, 2012 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Community banks say they may be pushed out of the residential mortgage market, leaving it in the hands of a few lending giants, because of an effort by glob...
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Buyers are working through inventory of homesNov 17, 2012 4:51 am - The real estate market over the past year has changed, and it is changing dramatically for the better in many suburbs, a local broker says. In the Fox Valley, and more s...
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Spacious Inverness ranch leaves a lasting impressionNov 17, 2012 3:33 am - Those who are searching for one-level living need to search no more. This beautiful brick ranch home on more than 2 acres in Inverness’ premium McIntosh subdivision is i...
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Keep association matters off your employer’s emailNov 17, 2012 3:24 am - Q. Is it a good idea for a board member of an association to communicate about association matters using their employer’s email? A. A board member should generally not c...
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In many cases, homeowners are the ones abusing reverse mortgagesNov 17, 2012 3:11 am - The home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) is one of the best-engineered financial tools of our generation, designed to meet a wide spectrum of senior needs, from repair...
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Elgin housing agency helps families secure the American dreamNov 16, 2012 11:00 am - Evelio Villanueva started to get behind on his bills when his wife got sick. In early 2009 he tried to get a loan modification from his bank but was denied. Two years la...
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Libertyville looks ahead to 2013 road work seasonNov 16, 2012 4:30 am - Residents are getting ready for winter but Libertyville village officials are busy preparing for the next road season. By the end of the month, the village should have ...
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Foreclosure starts down on annual basis in OctoberNov 15, 2012 5:58 am - LOS ANGELES — U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process at a slower pace than a year ago, and fewer properties are being repossessed by lenders, new data show. Bet...
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Santa moves from Enchanted Castle to village hall in AntiochNov 15, 2012 12:35 am - After 25 years, Santa will be moving from his traditional castle home in Antioch to a new locale at village hall. With Santa’s Enchanted Castle in bad shape, the village...
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Vernon Hills parks to offer $2 million for YMCA buildingNov 14, 2012 10:00 pm - An intense effort by two government agencies to keep the Central Lake YMCA in Vernon Hills open is in the homestretch, with a pending purchase agreement for the facility...