Propelled by the first-time homebuyers tax credit, nearly half of home sales are now being made by first-time purchasers, according to an industry report released Friday.

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First-time homebuyers leading market back

Homeowners across the United States are recognizing the unique beauty of old homes and restoring them to their former glory. Home improvement – United States – Business – Construction and Maintenance – Materials and Supplies

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Craftsmanship sparks home renovation fad

In one of the largest office leases in Chicago this year, William Blair & Co., an investment firm, inked a 324,700-square-foot lease extension that will keep it at the Franklin Center through August 2017. A joint venture that includes the Australia…

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William Blair Extends 324,700-SF Lease Through 2017