Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Classic toys stay popular; many are collectibleApr 26, 2013 1:00 am - NEW YORK — In a megabyte-driven world, you’d think kids would be playing solely with mega-tech toys. But at the recent Toy Fair 2013 here, buyers gathered like kids on a...
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New home sales strengthen as U.S. Builders drive growthApr 23, 2013 1:08 pm - Sales of new U.S. homes advanced in March as near record-low mortgage rates helped the industry complete the strongest quarter since 2008, putting the economy on firmer ...
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Des Plaines inspects homes damaged by floodApr 23, 2013 12:04 pm - Four crews of Des Plaines housing inspectors were out in force Tuesday, knocking on doors of homes along the floodplain to gauge the extent of damage. Inspections began ...
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Illinois home prices post gainsApr 23, 2013 8:00 am - Statewide home sales (including single-family homes and condominiums) in March 2013 totaled 10,992 homes sold, up from 9,679 in March 2012. Statewide sales have posted m...
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Retirement allows seniors to pursue passionsApr 22, 2013 1:00 am - What do you do when you retire and suddenly find the days stretching out in front of you with no meetings to attend or deadlines to meet? Retirees across the suburbs con...
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After severe flooding, why they chose to stayApr 21, 2013 8:00 am - When a big flood hits, your instinct is to feel sorry for the victims hit the hardest. Not only are they forced from their homes, but the cleanup often is measured in mo...
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To sell or not to sell a flood-prone home?Apr 21, 2013 5:30 am - Suburban homeowners left out in the cold by Thursday’s flooding in the North and Northwest suburbs may be looking at bailing out more than just floodwater after this lat...
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Wright Plus tour adds five rarely seen homesApr 21, 2013 4:43 am - The 39th annual Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk, showcasing the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries, will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,...
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Outdoor lighting options aboundApr 21, 2013 4:00 am - Many Americans have embraced outdoor decorating, filling their yards with fluffy sofas, gleaming end tables and even outdoor rugs. But what happens when the sun goes dow...
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FEMA tips on flood aftermathApr 20, 2013 4:34 pm - What homeowners should do Ÿ Homeowners with flood insurance policies should contact their insurance agent or company to file a claim. Have the following information...