Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Inheriting the fine china? Many younger folks say no thanksFeb 01, 2020 6:00 am - Last summer, I cleaned out the house where my grandmother lived for 60 years. Every nook and cranny was filled with something — papers, mugs, old photographs, knickknack...
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Six tips for condo buyersFeb 01, 2020 5:00 am - Just 5% of all homes bought last year were condominiums, according to the 2019 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers by the National Association of Realtors. But in urban a...
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What to expect during a bathroom remodelJan 31, 2020 5:00 am - There are many reasons to renovate a home. Some homeowners purchase fixer-uppers and commit to making major renovations before they even move in, while others may renova...
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Naperville working on 'user-friendly' update of land-use planJan 31, 2020 12:00 am - Some sections of the planning document that informs developers about the intended use of sites in Naperville dates to the 1980s, so city officials say it's time for an u...
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Plan for community development task force raises eyebrows in Avon TownshipJan 31, 2020 12:00 am - A proposal by Avon Township Supervisor Terry Wilke could create more ripples in a stormy political climate. Wilke on Thursday announced his intention to form a Community...
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VW subsidiary makes $2.9 billion bid to acquire NavistarJan 31, 2020 12:00 am - A subsidiary of German automaker Volkswagen has made a bid to acquire Lisle-based truck manufacturer Navistar International for $2.9 billion in an all-cash deal. Navista...
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Homeowners attempt to be more environmentally friendlyJan 30, 2020 10:00 pm - As concerns about global warming, pollution, habitat loss and plastic islands in the Pacific grow, more and more households are making small, daily changes to live a mor...
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Starck Real Estate offers "OuickBuy" programJan 28, 2020 12:00 am - PALATINE - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate is now offering QuickBuy, an alternative home sale option made available through a partnership with Moving ...
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Millennials' share of the U.S. housing market: small and shrinkingJan 26, 2020 5:00 am - Today's young adults are starting their lives on drastically different financial footing than their parents did decades ago. Necessities cost far more and wages have fla...
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Warning signs your fixer-upper may be a money pitJan 24, 2020 6:00 am - Sometimes buyers can score a great deal on fixer-uppers. Other times, it's the seller who scores a great deal - by dumping their money pit on an unsuspecting buyer. When...