Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Advances in electronics make for 'smarter' housesOct 04, 2013 1:00 pm - Once the stuff of science fiction, high-tech gadgetry has moved into the mainstream as more and more people turn their houses into “smart homes.” How would you like to b...
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Deal could save historic West Chicago homeOct 04, 2013 11:04 am - A deal to prevent a 144-year-old West Chicago house from being demolished is expected to be approved next week. The city council on Monday night is scheduled to authoriz...
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How to rid your home of draftsOct 04, 2013 10:23 am - Think about what it might be like if you turned up the heat and then opened all of the windows in your home. All of that warm air would rush right out, and you would be ...
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Horse farm owner sues neighbor over motocross trackOct 04, 2013 5:15 am - Maple Park horse farm lawsuit pits business against property rights
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Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate down to 4.22 pct.Oct 03, 2013 9:00 am - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell for the third straight week to their lowest point in three months, as a decline in consumer confidence and the onset of the go...
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Sugar Grove likely to keep discounting builder feesOct 01, 2013 12:01 pm - Sugar Grove is likely to continue offering house builders a break on permit and impact fees to house builders for a fourth year. This time the village expects to see a l...
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Public gets rare opportunity to see historic Schweikher HouseOct 01, 2013 7:00 am - A rare opportunity to tour Schaumburg's historic Schweikher House will be part of an international building-conservation committee's national tour day on Saturday. Hourl...
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Barrington business aims to keep seniors safe at homeSep 30, 2013 5:30 am - Being able to continue living as long as possible in one’s own home is a hope for many seniors, and with the rising costs of assisted care it’s become a financial necess...
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Home prices in U.S. increase the most in 7 yearsSep 29, 2013 6:00 am - Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose in the 12 months through July by the most in more than seven years, helping boost owner equity. The S&P/Case-Shiller index of property...
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5 tips on selling a home on your ownSep 29, 2013 6:00 am - Jeremy Magelky had three things going for him when he set out to sell his home. Home values were rising in Fargo, N.D., and there were few homes for sale in the area. On...