Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Board has a right to collect certain fees beyond assessmentsApr 07, 2023 7:00 am - By David M. Bendoff Q: Thanks for doing your column. It is very interesting and useful. A recent column talked about collection of assessments. What about collection of ...
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Planned for Aurora: A subdivision of 17 net-zero-energy homes both environmental and affordableApr 06, 2023 5:00 am - Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will break ground on a 17-home, net-zero-energy subdivision on Aurora's far west side this June, the organization announced Tuesday in pa...
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Vacant Wheeling office building could be turned into apartmentsApr 04, 2023 5:00 am - A vacant office building near Wheeling's popular public fountain would be converted to commercial and residential uses under a proposal unveiled Monday night. A developm...
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Why it is difficult for new home inspectors to gain experienceApr 02, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Your column often advises people to find the most experienced home inspector possible. That's all well and good, except for those of us who are just starting out in t...
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Underfunded reserve account is cause of concernMar 31, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Recently, you wrote about an owner who could not pay a large special assessment for a roof project. What advice would you give that owner if the following were true. ...
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Des Plaines candidates disagree about what to do with Metropolitan SquareMar 30, 2023 1:00 am - Des Plaines' aldermanic candidates are divided on whether public funds should be used to energize the Metropolitan Square development in the downtown area. Some support ...
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Elk Grove sets open house to unveil latest plans for gateway cornerMar 29, 2023 11:00 pm - Elk Grove Village officials have tentatively scheduled an open house to reveal the latest redevelopment plans for the corner of Arlington Heights and Higgins roads. The ...
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Clarifying the essence of real estate disclosureMar 26, 2023 6:00 am - Q: As a veteran Realtor, I'm writing to disagree with the advice you gave in one of your past columns. You said sellers should provide additional information to buyers i...
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Threatening neighbor and the fear of violenceMar 24, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I live in a manor home condominium in the suburbs of Chicago. For over 10 years, a particular owner has been a menace to our community. A large number of residents ha...
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New Schwabe Group Podcast Highlights Buying a Home Out of TownMar 21, 2023 11:00 pm - The latest installment of the real estate podcast series "Your Local Homebuying Compass" looks at how to remotely search for and purchase a home. The episode is primaril...