Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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For the first time in years, incomes are rising faster than home valuesSep 25, 2016 7:12 am - A trend that's helped force U.S. home ownership to a 50-year low may finally be running out of steam. According to a new report from Zillow, a real estate and rental mar...
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Luxury washes over the modern master bathSep 23, 2016 6:00 am - Today's master bath offers an escape into an oasis of soothing serenity. With less focus on utility and more on creating ambience, the master bath has been elevated to o...
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U. of Illinois students to document Schaumburg's historic Schweikher HouseSep 22, 2016 1:00 am - Students from the University of Illinois' School of Architecture in Champaign-Urbana will spend the fall visiting the historic Paul Schweikher House in Schaumburg and pr...
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Informal approval for affordable townhome proposal in Vernon HillsSep 22, 2016 1:00 am - A revised proposal for "affordable" townhouses on the site of the former Forge Club in Vernon Hills has been informally approved by the village board. The 3-1 vote Tuesd...
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Mundelein explores options for downtown districtSep 21, 2016 5:20 am - Mundelein officials and municipal planners publicly unveiled three possible plans for the village's downtown district during an open house Tuesday night. The plans inclu...
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Check closely: 'Perfect' home may have hidden flawsSep 21, 2016 12:00 am - You're in house hunting mode - touring homes and hitting open houses. The new appliances, granite countertops and fresh paint make a good impression, but don't let that ...
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Is Cornerstone development back on track in Grayslake?Sep 19, 2016 1:00 am - An expansive but long-delayed multiuse development planned for far southern Grayslake is being revived. Village officials are set to consider an agreement for the first ...
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How much you need to make to buy a house in these major citiesSep 18, 2016 7:14 am - Mortgage rates are still low, making it a seemingly great time to buy a home. But aspiring homebuyers still need to overcome one major obstacle before they lay eyes on t...
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Museum collections inspire design and decorSep 18, 2016 7:10 am - When you visit a museum exhibit, you might be so taken by an item - a striking textile, say, or a cool artwork - that you'd love to actually own it. Museums are feeling ...
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Create the perfectly flexible guest roomSep 18, 2016 6:00 am - Hosting houseguests can be a challenge under the best of circumstances. Having a well-designed, private space for them is a huge help, but many homeowners don't have a d...