Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Don't let a down payment scare you away from buying first houseJun 10, 2018 1:00 am - College is over, but you still have to do the kind of math that matters. Like: How am I supposed to save $50,000 for a down payment on a house? If this question sends yo...
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Want to buy real estate abroad? Tips on qualifying for loansJun 10, 2018 1:00 am - American April Hess borrowed from a Belize bank to finance the construction of her house on Panama's Pacific coast. The most the Belize bank was willing to lend was 50 p...
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Beyond the plastic gate: Baby-proofing in styleJun 09, 2018 6:00 am - It's a headache known to many new parents: Suddenly, your stylish abode morphs into a menagerie of outlet covers and cabinet locks. While the phrases "baby-proofing" and...
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Could Elgin's Larkin Center be converted into affordable housing?Jun 07, 2018 1:00 am - The historic Larkin Center in Elgin might be converted into affordable housing under a plan proposed by a Chicago nonprofit organization. Lindsey Haines, vice president ...
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Lake Zurich approves new subdivision near Seth Paine ElementaryJun 06, 2018 1:00 am - A new seven-house subdivision will be built near Seth Paine Elementary School on Lake Zurich's northwest side after the village board approved the proposal this week. Th...
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Final plans coming for Rolling Meadows Dominick's redevelopmentJun 06, 2018 1:00 am - The developer proposing 113 rowhomes on most of the former Dominick's site in downtown Rolling Meadows is expected to submit final plans this month before seeking approv...
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Housing subdivision closer to getting OK on former Fox Valley Country ClubJun 05, 2018 1:00 am - North Aurora trustees are poised to approve construction of several hundred houses, townhouses and duplexes at the former Fox Valley Country Club on Route 25. Trustees d...
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Des Plaines sells downtown parking lot to developers, paving way for $64 million projectJun 05, 2018 1:00 am - Des Plaines has agreed to sell a downtown parking lot to a developer, another step toward bringing a $64 million apartment and restaurant development downtown. Alderman...
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10 attractive cities that prove you can move overseas and live comfortablyJun 03, 2018 1:07 am - Buying a home overseas is not only for the wealthy. In some cases, living abroad is cheaper than living in the United States. The U.S. government doesn't compile officia...
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Eight questions to consider before you buy a home abroadJun 03, 2018 1:03 am - Whether you're an experienced homebuyer or a novice, buying property overseas involves research and planning to avoid making a costly mistake. Living abroad or being a l...