Articles filed under Residential Real Estate
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Will Schaumburg OK new apartment parking plan?Jan 02, 2015 4:00 am - The developer of a proposed 192-unit apartment complex on Algonquin Road in Schaumburg has endeavored to meet the request of village zoning board members to add more par...
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Dist. 220 goes through with land buy next to Barrington HighDec 31, 2014 12:01 am - The Barrington Area Unit School District 220 board voted Wednesday morning at an emergency meeting to approve the purchase of 20.75 acres of land adjacent to Barrington ...
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Average US 30-year mortgage rate edges up to 3.87%Dec 31, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - Average U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly this week, but the benchmark 30-year rate stayed near a 19-month low. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac says the nationwi...
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U.S. pending home sales climb slightly in NovemberDec 31, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes rose modestly in November as a strengthening economy helped nudge some would-be homebuyers. The Natio...
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U.S. home price growth slows for 11th consecutive monthDec 30, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - U.S. home prices rose in October at a slightly slower pace, as real estate sales have fallen and affordability has increasingly become a challenge for poten...
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How rent payments could help build creditDec 28, 2014 6:33 am - One of the easiest ways to repair your credit history is to pay your bills on time. Every bill, every time. But the biggest bill in many households - and one that people...
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Knocking $1 off the price of a home can earn you a lotDec 28, 2014 6:22 am - We've all seen items advertised for just a tad less than the nearest round number - $9.99 instead of $10. Many of us would like to think we're too savvy to let that one-...
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New state office to help resolve condo disputesDec 28, 2014 12:01 am - A new state law gives Illinois officials a role in resolving disputes between condominium owners and associations. Outgoing Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation ...
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New Columbus model opens at Mayfair in NapervilleDec 25, 2014 11:01 pm - Homebuyers seeking an upscale townhouse may want to consider a visit to the Columbus model at Mayfair in Naperville where a scenic park setting and quiet walking paths w...
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U.S. new home sales fall 1.6 percent in NovemberDec 23, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - Sales of new U.S. homes fell in November, evidence that recent job gains have yet to boost the housing sector. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that new...