Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Sending kids to college increases the chances you'll lose your houseAug 12, 2018 1:12 am - The financial distress caused by college tuition worsened the foreclosure crisis at the heart of the Great Recession. New research in the journal Demography shows that i...
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In expensive cities, rents fall for the rich - but rise for the poorAug 12, 2018 1:07 am - U.S. cities struggling with soaring housing costs have found some success in lowering rents this year, but that relief has not reached the renters most at risk of losing...
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How to get rid of a timeshareAug 12, 2018 1:00 am - Some timeshare buyers know almost instantly that they've made a mistake. Other owners struggle for years with loan payments and ever-escalating annual fees before they'r...
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Model homes now open at the Townes at Ashcroft Walk in OswegoAug 09, 2018 11:00 pm - Interested buyers can now visit the model townhomes at The Townes at Ashcroft Walk where limited-time full basements enhance the living space and value of these popular ...
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Elgin Tower Building wins preservation awardAug 09, 2018 1:00 am - The recent rehabilitation of the Tower Building in Elgin is being recognized with "one of the most prestigious preservation awards in the state," as one Elgin historic p...
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Warrenville project moves closer to reality despite oppositionAug 07, 2018 5:33 am - A proposal to develop more than 30 acres of largely vacant land in Warrenville with apartments, townhouses and commercial space took another step forward Monday night. T...
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Elmhurst couple transform 1978 tri-level with the help of DESIGNfirst BuildersJul 31, 2018 11:00 pm - George and Cathy LeVeille have raised children, built long-lasting friendships and found comfort in the numerous conveniences that surround their Elmhurst home. But, aft...
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Too strict? Barrington takes new look at historic district regulationsJul 28, 2018 1:00 am - With Barrington's 17-year-old, nationally recognized historic district under review by village officials, some residents are weighing in on whether restrictions on build...
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Proposed Route 59 mixed-use development in Warrenville clears first hurdleJul 27, 2018 1:00 am - Warrenville plan commissioners have endorsed a proposed $73 million mixed-use development along Route 59, despite opposition from neighbors. M/I Homes of Chicago LLC wan...
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DuPage Habitat for Humanity building affordable housing in Hanover ParkJul 27, 2018 1:00 am - Construction is set to start next month on a 27-unit affordable townhouse development in the Greenbrook Tanglewood neighborhood of Hanover Park. DuPage Habitat for Huma...