Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Rejected subdivision 'not right for Libertyville'Mar 22, 2017 1:00 am - Before describing the 18 months of work needed for the proposed 148-home Oak Trails proposal in Libertyville, developer Peter Kyte thanked those involved for their time ...
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Local districts vote 7-1 against Hoffman Estates tax breakMar 21, 2017 1:00 am - The vast majority of taxing bodies potentially affected by a proposed $21 million tax refund for a development in western Hoffman Estates dislike the idea so much they r...
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How to appeal your property tax assessment, save moneyMar 19, 2017 7:12 am - Forget about keeping up with the Joneses. This time of year you want your house to be as crummy as possible. Why? Because it's property tax assessment time, which means ...
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Special meet on housing proposalMar 19, 2017 1:00 am - The Libertyville village board will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at the Libertyville High School auditorium, 708 W. Park Ave. (Route 176) to consi...
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Energy savings drives new products, building practicesMar 17, 2017 6:00 am - You rush to the grocery store after work but can't remember whether you need a gallon of milk for the kids. So you just look at your phone to check the supply. Tech-savv...
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House flipping frenzy is back; but can you make money?Mar 12, 2017 7:16 am - If you're among the many people who watch television programs such as "Flip or Flop" or "Flipping the Block" and think you can become a master flipper yourself, you're n...
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Infill is often the way to go for new constructionMar 10, 2017 5:00 am - Today, homebuilders look at an dilapidated old house, abandoned business structure or small parcel of land in a new way - as pockets of opportunity. The days of homebuil...
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Apartment, retail plan advances for Kmart site in Lake ZurichMar 09, 2017 12:00 am - A redevelopment plan featuring a mix of apartments and retail space will proceed for a site where a long-closed Kmart sits in Lake Zurich's Rand Road corridor. Village b...
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Kane County likely to reduce fees developers must payMar 08, 2017 12:00 am - A Kane County fee some critics believe impedes business growth and job creation will likely remain in place for at least the near future, though officials will offer a 1...
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After two years, Vernon Hills approves plans for homes on Cuneo propertyMar 08, 2017 12:00 am - Pulte Homes has received formal approval to build 128 homes on a portion of the former Cuneo grounds in Vernon Hills as part of an arrangement that also will provide mil...