Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Eco-friendly mansions can hold hidden bargains for homebuyersAug 03, 2019 6:00 am - In 2012, Dani Mouawad purchased a 1.55-acre piece of property in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, then spent 10 months constructing a “sustainable, natural, health-promoting...
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From zen to zany: Backyards with style and personalityAug 02, 2019 7:00 am - For some people, backyards aren't just backyards anymore. “We're seeing everything from zen retreats for al fresco yoga to whimsical children's spaces that go way beyond...
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New baseline plans coming for Naperville's 5th Avenue corridorAug 02, 2019 5:00 am - The developer chosen nearly two years ago to lead plans for a revamped 5th Avenue corridor near the Naperville Metra station is now starting a second round of designs me...
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Mortgage rates fall, reaching nearly three-year lowJul 25, 2019 1:00 am - Mortgage rates dipped slightly to a nearly three-year low because of concern about a potential global economic slowdown and some weak home sale news. According to the la...
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U.S. new-home sales miss estimates after downward revisionsJul 24, 2019 1:00 am - Sales of new U.S. homes rose in June by less than forecast and purchases were revised lower in the three prior months, the latest sign of weakness for the housing sector...
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Mundelein board approves 10-acre annexationJul 23, 2019 1:00 am - Mundelein trustees have agreed to annex an undeveloped, 10-acre site near the town's northwest side. The property at 30200 N. Midlothian Road adjoins about 7 acres at 19...
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Township assessor urges lookout for bill errorsJul 22, 2019 1:00 am - Schaumburg Township Assessor John R. Lawson is urging all township residents of the importance of reviewing their second installment property tax bills. The Cook County ...
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Almost 40% of U.S. homes are 'free and clear' of a mortgageJul 21, 2019 6:15 am - More Americans are living mortgage free. About 37% of U.S. households are "free and clear," meaning they no longer have a home mortgage to pay, according to a Zillow dat...
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Real estate agencies put the spotlight on stagingJul 19, 2019 6:00 am - Staging is a crucial step in the home-selling process. Even minor touch-ups and decorations can go a long way in getting a home sold quickly and for the best possible pr...
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Buffalo Grove approves change in Link Crossing agreementJul 18, 2019 1:00 am - This story has been updated to correct the action taken by the Buffalo Grove village board. Despite concerns from a pair of trustees, the Buffalo Grove village boar...