Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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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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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...
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Buffalo Grove weighs mandatory fire sprinklers in new homesMay 01, 2013 10:00 am - New single-family homes in Buffalo Grove would need to include a fire sprinkler system under a measure proposed to the village board this week. The proposal, touted by F...
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U.S. home prices up 9.3 pct., most in nearly 7 yearsApr 30, 2013 11:46 am - WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices rose 9.3 percent in February compared with a year ago, the most in nearly seven years. The gains were driven by a growing number of buyers ...
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Glen Ellyn OKs 22-home developmentApr 29, 2013 11:00 pm - The largest new housing development in Glen Ellyn in a decade is scheduled for construction, now that necessary zoning approvals have been granted that allow the project...
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How Kane County flood victims can get property tax breaksApr 29, 2013 12:27 pm - Kane County residents who experienced significant flood damage might be in line for a tax break as they try to rebuild. But those breaks won’t ease those homeowners’ tax...
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Frank Lloyd Wright homeowners seek originalityApr 28, 2013 4:00 am - Frank Lloyd Wright homeowners seek originality
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Algonquin gives initial approval for high-end homesApr 27, 2013 11:00 pm - A preliminary green light has been given for a developer to build a subdivision of 25 high-end homes on 26 acres on North River Road in Algonquin. The Algonquin village...
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Spacious Barrington home is near downtownApr 27, 2013 5:16 am - This stunningly beautiful brick and cedar traditional home is located on a secluded acre lot close to downtown Barrington. Its open floor plan is highlighted by gorgeous...
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Association advised against ‘dummy’ security camerasApr 27, 2013 4:30 am - Q. There have been some thefts from cars in the parking lot of our association. The board is considering installing dummy security cameras in the parking lot. Are there ...