Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Size limits for dogs allowed if handled properlyMay 25, 2013 4:57 am - Q. Can the board of our association adopt restrictions on the weight of dogs that are permitted to be kept on the property? A. If the association’s declaration is silent...
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Streamwood hears proposal for senior housingMay 23, 2013 11:59 pm - Streamwood could soon have new housing available for senior citizens, should a recent proposal to build a 140-unit independent and assisted living retirement community b...
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Wheeling settles PhilHaven lawsuit, apartments will be builtMay 23, 2013 6:00 pm - The village of Wheeling has reached a settlement with the developers of PhilHaven, a proposed apartment building for people with mental and physical disabilities, that w...
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U.S. rate on 30-year mortgages rises to 3.59 pct.May 23, 2013 10:58 am - WASHINGTON — Average rates on fixed mortgage rose for the third straight week, hitting their highest levels since mid-March. Still, mortgage rates remained close to hist...
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U.S. new home sales up 2.3 percent in AprilMay 23, 2013 10:58 am - WASHINGTON — Sales of new homes rose in April to the second highest level since the summer of 2008 while the median price for a new home hit a record high, further signs...
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Elgin downtown group celebrates rebuilding along FoxMay 20, 2013 11:00 pm - Aurora is developing a new park along the Fox River. Batavia's downtown is being transformed by a streetscape project. Geneva is known throughout the region for its de...
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A colorful mudroom serves a wide range of functionsMay 19, 2013 1:00 am - With her three kids' busy school and sports schedules, it's no wonder Jamie Adcock requires a one-stop spot in her Willowbrook home to keep all of their gear organized a...
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Builders see more business-related movesMay 18, 2013 4:00 am - Builders see more business relocations
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Front-burner issues from a food writer’s renovationMay 18, 2013 4:00 am - A few months ago I took the plunge and had my kitchen redone. For years I’d put it off because it was so expensive. Also, as a cookbook author and food writer, I spend n...
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Condo buyers should ask for association documentsMay 18, 2013 3:27 am - Q. I am about to make an offer on a condominium owned by an individual. I have heard some horror stories about some associations. What can I do to learn about the associ...