Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Sweat equity can be a pushup to homeownershipJan 19, 2020 5:20 am - When Joyce Ayaribire, a clinical technician at Inova Hospital and single mother of two boys, wanted to leave her Alexandria, Virginia apartment because she was concerned...
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How to figure out how much homeowner's insurance you needJan 19, 2020 5:17 am - Homeowner's insurance is an essential protection for a major financial investment: your home. Lenders require homeowner's insurance to protect their interest in your hom...
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District 220 won't contest dismissal of lawsuitJan 15, 2020 12:00 am - Barrington Unit District 220 won't challenge a Cook County circuit court judge's decision last month to dismiss a lawsuit the school system filed against Hoffman Estates...
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Impact fee for teardowns proposed in Arlington HeightsJan 14, 2020 4:30 am - Developers who tear down old houses in Arlington Heights would have to pay a $3,500 impact fee - but residents who want to expand their existing homes wouldn't - under d...
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It's that '70s (and '80s) show in home decorJan 12, 2020 6:00 am - You've probably noticed it in clothing stores: racks and shelves full of high-waisted flares, rib-knit turtlenecks, acid green sweatshirts and disco ball metallics. It's...
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Experts predict what the 2020 housing market will bringJan 12, 2020 5:22 am - A strong job market and low mortgage rates should sustain the housing market in 2020. The problem will be finding enough homes for buyers. With unemployment hovering at ...
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More homes were within buyers' budget in 2019, new study saysJan 12, 2020 5:20 am - Affordability is a hot topic these days, with many would-be buyers feeling left out of the housing market because of high prices. As home prices have climbed in recent y...
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The pros and cons of paper receipts vs. digital copiesJan 10, 2020 6:00 am - Like many soon-to-be empty-nesters, Vered DeLeeuw and her husband have been thinking about downsizing. Surveying her garage, DeLeeuw noticed boxes of documents, pay stub...
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Easy ways to brighten rooms in winterJan 10, 2020 6:00 am - When home designer and builder Marnie Oursler talks with clients about building their dream homes along the Delaware coast, their No. 1 request is having bright spaces w...
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What you'll need to be ready for winter, from 5 expertsJan 10, 2020 5:00 am - It's the season for family gatherings, getting cozy in front of fires and baking cookies. Hygge only happens, though, when a home is prepared for the cold, ice and snow ...