Cluster Housing Catches On

The high-density product type is spreading out from its California roots.
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Ivy Zelman: 'Now' Is Best Time To Buy a House

Housing guru Ivy Zelman told CNBC’s “Fast Money Halftime Report” on Monday that “now” is the best time to buy a house.
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Bloomberg: It's Better to Buy Than to Rent, and It Probably Always Will Be

Is it better to buy or rent your home? This is a somewhat silly personal finance trope that assumes a reader is a) living under a bridge and b) has a suitcase full of enough cash to afford a down payment. The reality is that most homeowners start out as renters, and the decision to buy is more likely to be driven by personal circumstances than by the relative value of rental and for-sale housing.
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Choosing a builder: Online resources, personality can help with selection

Deciding to purchase a newly built home or having one custom built is exciting, but knowing where to start, who to trust and what direction to go in can also be overwhelming.
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Gift of Adoption Holds Fiesta de Familia

On June 17, 150 guests gathered at the home of Kitty Bliss and Jerry James for Gift of Adoption’s Fiesta de la Familia. Guests were treated to a tequila tasting and taco dinner from Depot Nuevo in Wilmette while learning about how Gift of Adoption lowers the financial hurdles of adoption to give more parentless children a permanent family and the chance to thrive. Meg Gibson Revord, National Board president, spoke about Gift of Adoption’s mission and its plans to help 500 children annually by 2020.
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'Never let money come between you and your family, or your reputation'

An interview in Daily Herald with Jerry James, president of Edward R. James Companies in Glenview.
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These are the ‘man caves’ every dad dreams of

This Father’s Day, when it comes to what dads want in a home, the answer seems clear: their own space.
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New Model Opens at Brighton Mews in Park Ridge

Edward R. James Companies is proud to announce buyers can now tour the Andover model at Brighton Mews, a 29-unit townhome community in the heart of downtown Park Ridge.
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Demand Still Strong For Foreign Luxury Buyers

Despite a sluggish post-recession real estate market, foreign investment has showed no signs of slowing. This has been especially true for luxury housing, as well as in secondary markets throughout the country.
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What's at the Top of the Holiday Wish List for Homebuyers?

Read how the first-floor master suites available at Edward R. James Companies’ community Westgate at The Glen in Glenview can help make this holiday season even more enjoyable.
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Developing Chicagoland with Jerry James: The 3 Biggest New Construction Hurdles in Chicago

See what Edward R. James Companies president, Jerry S. James, tells Chicago Agent are the 3 biggest hurdles in Chicago new construction realestate.
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