Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Boards can borrow fundso cover maintenance issuesNov 03, 2012 4:30 am - Q. Our not for profit homeowners association has an unexpected maintenance issue, and we do not have enough funds on hand to cover the expense. One of the owners in the ...
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Des Plaines luxury apartments earn awardNov 01, 2012 5:51 pm - The Chicagoland Apartment Association recently announced its 2012 CAMME award winners, including Morningside’s River 595 Luxury Rentals in downtown Des Plaines, which re...
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U.S. builders boost September spending 0.6 percentNov 01, 2012 11:29 am - WASHINGTON — U.S. builders spent more on home construction in September, a gain that helped offset weakness in nonresidential building and government projects. Construct...
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Average U.S. rate on 30-year loan dips to 3.39%Nov 01, 2012 11:29 am - WASHINGTON — The average U.S. rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage slipped this week and stayed near its record low, a trend that’s helped boost home sales and refinancing. ...
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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...