Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Three projects that will take your staircase up a notchJan 13, 2013 4:00 am - Just because staircases are functional and constantly getting stepped on doesn't mean they don't deserve a little interior design respect, too. These three projects prov...
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Guatemala builds private city to escape crimeJan 12, 2013 10:00 pm - GUATEMALA CITY — The highway climbs toward the edge of Guatemala City, past deep ravines where the poorest residents of the capital live in thousands of cinder block hut...
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Automatic renewal contracts are enforceableJan 12, 2013 4:40 am - Q. Our association entered into a five-year laundry room lease. The lease automatically renews for additional five year terms unless notice of nonrenewal is given to the...
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Tips for protecting trees and shrubs from stormsJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - Even the sturdiest-looking trees can be brought down by high winds, heavy snow and ice, but there are ways you can limit the damage. Here are some storm-proofing sugges...
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The new shining star of the kitchen is high-gloss cabinetryJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - After shunning them for years in favor of wood and wood veneer, homeowners have fallen in love again with laminate kitchen cabinets — not the kind that look like wood, b...
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High-end rental community approved for former Kelly’s Day Camp in Vernon HillsJan 11, 2013 11:24 am - Plans for a luxury rental community on the former Kelly’s Day Camp and surrounding property adjoining Route 45 in Vernon Hills have received an informal OK from the vill...
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Housewalk opens homes by Wright, contemporariesJan 11, 2013 4:00 am - The eight private homes featured on the 39th annual Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk combine authentic restoration with modern livability. The housewalk showcases the...
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St. Charles officials explain Lexington Club reversalJan 10, 2013 10:00 am - St. Charles Mayor Don DeWitte and Aldermen Jim Martin and Jon Monken were key votes in a reversal of fortune for the controversial Lexington Club residential development...
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U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.40 pct.Jan 10, 2013 8:14 am - WASHINGTON — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rose this week but remained close to record lows. Cheap mortgages have made home buying more affordable and have helpe...
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U.S. banks to pay $8.5B in mortgage settlementJan 08, 2013 10:13 am - WASHINGTON — Hundreds of thousands of Americans stand to benefit from the latest mortgage-abuse settlement, but consumer advocates say U.S. banks may be getting the best...