Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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In internet age, homebuyers still turn to RealtorsMar 26, 2017 7:10 am - Steve Murray sometimes gets together with other old-timers in the real estate industry, shares some wine and inevitably gets around to remarking, "I sure would've though...
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Upgrades and options personalize a new homeMar 24, 2017 6:00 am - A model home is often dressed to the nines showing thousands of dollars of options and upgrades to look its best. Although buyers may flip over the rustic hardwood fl...
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Buffalo Grove approves townhouse zoning at Route 22 and PrairieMar 24, 2017 1:00 am - Buffalo Grove trustees this week voted in favor of rezoning a property to allow the development of townhouses on a 1.05-acre site at the northeast corner of Prairie Road...
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Subdivision plan would demolish historic building on Loretto Convent siteMar 23, 2017 5:00 am - Wheaton city council members are expected next month to approve plans to redevelop the Loretto Convent into upscale homes for empty nesters, but preservationists want mo...
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Rejected subdivision 'not right for Libertyville'Mar 22, 2017 1:00 am - Before describing the 18 months of work needed for the proposed 148-home Oak Trails proposal in Libertyville, developer Peter Kyte thanked those involved for their time ...
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Local districts vote 7-1 against Hoffman Estates tax breakMar 21, 2017 1:00 am - The vast majority of taxing bodies potentially affected by a proposed $21 million tax refund for a development in western Hoffman Estates dislike the idea so much they r...
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How to appeal your property tax assessment, save moneyMar 19, 2017 7:12 am - Forget about keeping up with the Joneses. This time of year you want your house to be as crummy as possible. Why? Because it's property tax assessment time, which means ...
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Special meet on housing proposalMar 19, 2017 1:00 am - The Libertyville village board will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at the Libertyville High School auditorium, 708 W. Park Ave. (Route 176) to consi...
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Energy savings drives new products, building practicesMar 17, 2017 6:00 am - You rush to the grocery store after work but can't remember whether you need a gallon of milk for the kids. So you just look at your phone to check the supply. Tech-savv...
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House flipping frenzy is back; but can you make money?Mar 12, 2017 7:16 am - If you're among the many people who watch television programs such as "Flip or Flop" or "Flipping the Block" and think you can become a master flipper yourself, you're n...