Long Grove embraces the past, looks to the future
Firmly rooted in yesteryear, Long Grove wants to stay that way — at least in outward appearances. The affluent village, some 35 miles northwest of the Loop, strives to retain...
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Walking and biking paths connect homeowners with nature
Natural beauty sells and homebuilders know how to enhance Mother Nature and maximize those "wow" views. The result is scenic trails that connect homeowners with nature and recreation. While golf...
Walking and biking paths connect homeowners with nature
Natural beauty sells and homebuilders know how to enhance Mother Nature and maximize those "wow" views. The result is scenic trails that connect homeowners with nature and recreation. While golf...
Old meets new in University Village
"Gypsies, pickpockets and even a man walking around with a chicken on his head. This was an edgy neighborhood back then. It was not for everybody," said Bill Lavicka, rehabber...
Old meets new in University Village
"Gypsies, pickpockets and even a man walking around with a chicken on his head. This was an edgy neighborhood back then. It was not for everybody," said Bill Lavicka, rehabber...
5 reasons your home isn’t selling
It's summer, but the housing market still seems stuck in the deep freeze of winter. Thousands of homes languish on the market with no buyers in sight. Desperate owners wonder:...
New money-saving home designs
It used to be fun to check out all the fancy models. Back in the heyday of housing, prospective buyers could jump in the car and drive to the many...
What Generation Y wants in housing
Generation Y to the rescue. American 20-somethings might just bail us out of the housing collapse. That's the opinion of a Chicago-area real estate analyst. "Generation Y, the next big...
There’s no place like an efficient home
This is not your parents' home. Houses built today reflect many advances in technology — from tankless water heaters to recycled building materials to automated video systems. Yes, the tradition-bound...
Hold the extras
The dream homes of 2010 will cost less. They will be smaller with fewer rooms and more energy efficient. That's the prediction of the housing industry, including many of the...