Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Model homes reveal popular colors, decor trends and lighting choicesSep 28, 2012 4:00 am - The excitement of change comes with each new season. Is it time to make changes to your home? Maybe you want to punch it up, brighten it up or style it up. We asked desi...
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Contracts to buy U.S. homes fell slightly in AugustSep 27, 2012 10:52 am - WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy previously occupied homes fell in August from a two-year high in July. The National Association of Real...
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Rate on 30-year mortgage hits record low 3.40 pct.Sep 27, 2012 10:52 am - WASHINGTON — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell again to new record lows. The decline suggests the Federal Reserve’s stimulus efforts may be having an impact on ...
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Home prices rose in July in 20 major US citiesSep 25, 2012 8:21 am - WASHINGTON — Home prices kept rising in July across the United States, buoyed by greater sales and fewer foreclosures. National home prices increased 1.2 percent in July...
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Lutheran Home right to move aheadSep 24, 2012 5:00 am - I am taking this opportunity to “applaud” the Lutheran Home for stepping out in faith in this time of the downturned economy and moving forward with their plans. I am a...
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Large wooded lot surrounds Hawthorn Woods homeSep 22, 2012 4:55 am - Privacy and tranquillity await the buyer of this traditional stone home, built on a 2½-acre wooded lot in Hawthorn Woods in 2003. This gorgeous home, featuring three lev...
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Community forum to focus on financial struggles at District 41Sep 21, 2012 11:47 am - Lake Villa Elementary District 41’s troubled financial outlook will be the topic of a community forum Tuesday, officials said. Superintendent John Van Pelt will lead the...
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Why indemnify a property managerSep 21, 2012 9:24 am - Q. Our association is hiring a property manager, and the board is reviewing the proposed management agreement. The management agreement requires the association to indem...
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Noise walls may separate Hoffman Estates homes from CN tracksSep 21, 2012 5:30 am - Residents in Hoffman Estates-area neighborhoods whose houses are near Canadian National railroad tracks may soon have a noise wall separating their homes from the trains...
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Outdoor appeal is a major selling point for buildersSep 21, 2012 5:00 am - It's time to sit back and enjoy autumn's glorious show of colors. So grab a cup of coffee and head outdoors to savor the beauty of the season. Whether it's sitting in a...