Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Bartlett Historical Society accepting nominations for historical homesJan 18, 2013 2:36 pm - The Bartlett Historical Society is now accepting nominations for its annual awarding of historical plaque to homes, commercial, public or residential buildings and barns...
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Taxpayers will ease banks’ costs in mortgage dealJan 18, 2013 8:43 am - Consumer advocates have complained that U.S. mortgage lenders are getting off easy in a deal to settle charges that they wrongfully foreclosed on many homeowners. Now it...
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Surge in home construction likely to continueJan 18, 2013 5:27 am - WASHINGTON — The aftermath of the housing bust forced many homebuilders to dramatically scale back construction on new homes to avoid the risk of ending up saddled with ...
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S. Elgin housing plan moves forwardJan 18, 2013 4:30 am - After getting a nod from the South Elgin planning and zoning commission, a plan for a new housing development for low-income and disabled people is expected to go before...
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U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage dips to 3.38 pct.Jan 17, 2013 9:14 am - WASHINGTON — The average U.S. rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage inched closer to its record low this week, helping to keep home buying more affordable. Mortgage buyer ...
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U.S. home construction in 2012 highest in 4 yearsJan 17, 2013 9:13 am - WASHINGTON — U.S. builders started work on homes in December at the fastest pace since the summer of 2008 and finished 2012 as the best year for residential construction...
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Fewer U.S. homes repossessed by banks in 2012Jan 17, 2013 5:25 am - LOS ANGELES — Lenders took possession of fewer U.S. homes in 2012 than a year earlier, as the pace of new homes entering the path to foreclosure slowed and banks increas...
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Housing agency seeks nominees for leadership awardsJan 15, 2013 11:49 am - The Lake County Affordable Housing Commission is accepting nominations for the 2013 Affordable Housing Leadership Awards. “We are looking to honor those that have pionee...
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Year-over-year U.S. home prices up sharply in Nov.Jan 15, 2013 9:00 am - WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices in November extended their steady recovery from the housing bust, rising 7.4 percent compared with a year ago. It was the biggest year-over...
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Three projects that will take your staircase up a notchJan 13, 2013 4:00 am - Just because staircases are functional and constantly getting stepped on doesn't mean they don't deserve a little interior design respect, too. These three projects prov...