Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Quinn signs foreclosure protection lawDec 26, 2013 5:46 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation to prevent lenders from selling a home if the homeowner is applying for federal mortgage assistance. The measure signed Thursday ta...
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Who says Christmas trees have to be three-dimensional — or trees?Dec 22, 2013 12:00 am - O Christmas … decal? Don’t rule it out. In recent years, websites such as Apartment Therapy, which specializes in small-space living and related urban conundrums, have f...
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Association should perform annual legal auditDec 20, 2013 11:12 pm - It’s that time of year again when a condominium or homeowner association board should conduct a review of its corporate procedures and activities. The board can do this ...
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U.S. existing-home sales drop for 3rd straight monthDec 19, 2013 9:47 am - WASHINGTON — The number of people who bought existing U.S. homes in November declined for the third straight month. Higher mortgage rates have made home-buying more expe...
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Average U.S. rate on 30-year loan rises to 4.47 pct.Dec 19, 2013 9:47 am - WASHINGTON — Average U.S. rates for fixed mortgages rose slightly this week but remained near historically low levels. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the rate ...
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Elgin gives initial nod to senior housingDec 19, 2013 4:30 am - The Elgin City Council gave its preliminary OK to a project to build more affordable housing for seniors. The $25 million project by the Housing Authority of Elgin consi...
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‘Katie Project’ a fire-safety model begins in Arlington Hts.Dec 16, 2013 12:27 pm - Six weeks after a deadly fire in Arlington Heights took the lives of three women, a grass-roots initiative to promote fire safety took flight. Named in memory of a 7-yea...
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Jordan’s Highland Park estate up for auctionDec 16, 2013 5:40 am - HIGHLAND PARK — Michael Jordan’s 56,000-square foot home in suburban Chicago is up for auction. Concierge Auctions says the sale will take place Monday. The company ...
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Reasonable rules can regulate holiday decorationsDec 13, 2013 11:27 pm - Q. A trend is growing in our single-family homeowners association. Owners mark various holidays throughout the year by displaying inflatable decorations, each one larger...
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Mt. Prospect trees worth every pennyDec 13, 2013 3:44 pm - Arborists from Mount Prospect’s Forestry/Grounds Division want to share their good news about the village’s urban forest. In spite of substantial challenges caused by st...