Articles filed under Real Estate
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Morgan Stanley to pay for some U.S. foreclosuresApr 07, 2012 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve says Morgan Stanley will review foreclosures carried out by its old mortgage subsidiary and reimburse any homeowners who were improperly...
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On the Market: Custom home in PalatineApr 07, 2012 5:00 am - Those looking for a new home in a well-established community often find themselves searching, but not finding. Fortunately, such an opportunity is available in an area o...
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Industry Insider: Dan Novak, Novak and Parker AppliancesApr 07, 2012 5:00 am - When it comes to home appliances, consumers' buying habits have markedly changed in the past few years, according to Dan Novak, president of Novak and Parker Appliances ...
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Searching shadows for end to foreclosure crisisApr 01, 2012 6:03 am - As yet uncounted properties could reveal true extent of the problem
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Growing number of businesses help seniors age in placeMar 31, 2012 11:00 pm - Eileen Morrissey has always been independent. But at 91, she can no longer drive, which has made it hard for her to get to the grocery store. At least once a week, she c...
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Mortgage professor: A better tool for making mortgage decisionsMar 31, 2012 5:52 am - Mortgage borrowers frequently make bad decisions, in part reflecting the complexities of mortgages and the mortgage process. But a major part of the problem is the decis...
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Condo talk: Pool expenses start to drain associationMar 31, 2012 5:07 am - Q. Times are tough for our financially strapped association, and the board is looking for ways to reduce our expenses. We have a swimming pool that is old and very expen...
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On the Market: Robert Parker Coffin-designed home in Barrington HillsMar 31, 2012 5:00 am - Robert Parker Coffin-designed homes are a housing delicacy and this updated ranch home overlooking picturesque Hawley Lake in Barrington Hills is a particular treat. The...
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How federal capital gains tax worksMar 20, 2012 1:20 pm - Q. I built my house in 1988, and as of 2010, I’ve paid it off. I’m looking to sell and wondering if the capital gains tax break is still in effect. I think I read in one...
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Conference planned for condo owners, associationsMar 20, 2012 12:57 pm - The Association of Condominium, Townhouse and Homeowners Associations will host a spring conference and trade show from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at Dru...