Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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U. of Illinois students to document Schaumburg's historic Schweikher HouseSep 22, 2016 1:00 am - Students from the University of Illinois' School of Architecture in Champaign-Urbana will spend the fall visiting the historic Paul Schweikher House in Schaumburg and pr...
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Informal approval for affordable townhome proposal in Vernon HillsSep 22, 2016 1:00 am - A revised proposal for "affordable" townhouses on the site of the former Forge Club in Vernon Hills has been informally approved by the village board. The 3-1 vote Tuesd...
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Mundelein explores options for downtown districtSep 21, 2016 5:20 am - Mundelein officials and municipal planners publicly unveiled three possible plans for the village's downtown district during an open house Tuesday night. The plans inclu...
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Check closely: 'Perfect' home may have hidden flawsSep 21, 2016 12:00 am - You're in house hunting mode - touring homes and hitting open houses. The new appliances, granite countertops and fresh paint make a good impression, but don't let that ...
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Is Cornerstone development back on track in Grayslake?Sep 19, 2016 1:00 am - An expansive but long-delayed multiuse development planned for far southern Grayslake is being revived. Village officials are set to consider an agreement for the first ...
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How much you need to make to buy a house in these major citiesSep 18, 2016 7:14 am - Mortgage rates are still low, making it a seemingly great time to buy a home. But aspiring homebuyers still need to overcome one major obstacle before they lay eyes on t...
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Museum collections inspire design and decorSep 18, 2016 7:10 am - When you visit a museum exhibit, you might be so taken by an item - a striking textile, say, or a cool artwork - that you'd love to actually own it. Museums are feeling ...
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Create the perfectly flexible guest roomSep 18, 2016 6:00 am - Hosting houseguests can be a challenge under the best of circumstances. Having a well-designed, private space for them is a huge help, but many homeowners don't have a d...
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$15 million tax credit to fund Aurora arts centerSep 17, 2016 1:00 am - For the arts in Aurora, the future looks ever brighter thanks to a multimillion-dollar tax credit that will help fund a new downtown arts center. The Illinois Housing D...
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Former nursing home near Island Lake could be redevelopedSep 16, 2016 2:05 pm - A boarded-up former nursing home near Island Lake could be demolished and replaced with apartments. True Homes wants to redevelop the 5-acre site at 27888 N. Beech St., ...