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Many workers still priced out of housing market
The Chicago area's ranking in a new study of home affordability looks promising, until you start to look at paychecks.
Get the full story >>Homeowners who want to trade up are stuck waiting
Back in the frothy days of 2007, Luciano Mor needed only a weekend and a Craigslist ad to find a buyer for his two-bedroom starter home.
Get the full story >>Swapping homes for a new vacation
If there is one drawback above all others to owning a vacation home, it's that you are stuck going to the same place year after year.
Get the full story >>Tighter lending standards the new normal
For mortgage borrowers, it's one of those good news/bad news moments.
Get the full story >>Sanctuary Pointe in New Lenox celebrates grand opening
The new Sanctuary Pointe development by Hartz Homes in New Lenox is open for touring.
Get the full story >>Who gets tax credit for purchase of new home?
Q: My husband and I recently filed for bankruptcy after our home was foreclosed. My mother is willing to purchase a home in her name...
Get the full story >>A little town with a lot of appeal
Note to movie location scouts: La Grange Park offers the perennially Normal Rockwell-ish streetscapes you want for movies set in the 20th...
Get the full story >>A family-friendly home plan when baby makes 3
Life in a one-bedroom condo was cramped enough for Kathy and Matt Thurow. But with a baby on the way, the couple knew it was time to hunt...
Get the full story >>How to raise credit scores
The higher your credit scores, the better shot you have of getting a loan or credit card application approved.
Get the full story >>Wedding registry lets you cash in on new home
Wouldn't it be nice to channel some of the cash spent on toasters, mixers and dishes toward the newlyweds' first homes?
Get the full story >>Turning a house into a home
Semicustom builders readily tailor existing plans to accommodate customers' most every want.
Get the full story >>Creating a backyard getaway
Outdoor entertaining areas set the scene for festive gatherings.
Get the full story >>McHenry: A slice of relaxed life
Once a summer resort town, McHenry still goes with the flow.
Get the full story >>Kitchen sinks updated in style
If you haven't looked at kitchen sinks in a few years, you might be surprised.
Get the full story >>The perils of 'Privatopia': Taking a second look
Let's get one thing straight, from the top: Evan McKenzie doesn't think every homeowners association is a disaster waiting to happen.
Get the full story >>Safe, smart home improvements
Building codes are designed to protect against worst-case scenarios.
Get the full story >>'Pricing integrity' paying off for Renaissance developers
It's only 32 units spread over four buildings, but a phased project in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood has received "good neighbor" kudos...
Get the full story >>Condo security: High-rise risks
Setting up lines of defense is key to making buildings safer.
Get the full story >>Home values: A double dip
A glut of homes, including foreclosures, and uneven national recovery fuel decline to levels not seen since 2002.
Get the full story >>Upgrades make these garages the envy of the neighborhood
The sign in John Schneider's garage says "Schneider's Biker Bar — Bikes, Beers and Babes." Bikes and beers, yes, said the Shorewood...
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