Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Price of not treating ash trees too greatOct 31, 2012 5:00 am - “Communities, if they do not treat trees, will be overwhelmed. It will cost a huge amount of money to take down trees and logistical nightmare to find enough crews to co...
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Historic estate in Mettawa to be demolishedOct 29, 2012 5:00 am - The country home known as Whippoorwill Farm is symbolic of the era of gentleman's estates, lively fox hunts and the equestrian pursuits of the well-to-do. But the compou...
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How is local business affecting area furniture makers?Oct 28, 2012 5:00 am - Local customers — and the lack thereof — has affected a pair of merchants in different ways and in one case, a Hoffman Estates furniture maker took on a second job to ma...
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McHenry home ideal for horse loversOct 27, 2012 5:22 am - Horse-lovers and those looking for a country retreat will fall in love with this frame and vinyl siding farmhouse-style home on three acres in McHenry. A four-stall barn...
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Voting by proxy can be limited by an association’s bylawsOct 27, 2012 5:18 am - Q. The declaration for our association provides that no voting member may cast a proxy vote for more than three owners. Is this limitation lawful? A. The restriction is ...
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U.S. new-home sales rise to highest in 2½ yearsOct 24, 2012 9:30 am - WASHINGTON — U.S. sales of new homes jumped last month to the highest level in more than two years, further evidence of a sustained housing recovery that could help lift...
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Housing groups: Bank neglects foreclosed homes in minority areasOct 23, 2012 4:40 pm - A coalition of housing groups announced Tuesday new information in a discrimination complaint against Bank of America. The Washington D.C.-based National Fair Housing Al...
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Rules exist, but boards have flexibility in the annual budgetOct 20, 2012 5:07 am - Many associations are preparing, and will soon adopt, their 2013 annual budget. I’ve compiled a list of questions and answers that will help both those new to the proces...
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Craftsman-style home near downtown NapervilleOct 20, 2012 5:04 am - This craftsman-style cedar and stone home near downtown Naperville is a nearly new prize. Built only six years ago, it features high-gloss hardwood floors throughout the...
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In current market, builders preach value of new constructionOct 20, 2012 4:29 am - Real estate agents around the country have seen a shortage of existing home inventory other than short sales, which a buyer may never be able to purchase due to uncompro...