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		<title>Don&#8217;t Be Fooled By Loan Modification Scammers</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/20/dont-be-fooled-by-loan-modification-scammers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 14:48:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation issued an ethics alert by the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) concerning loan modification scammers recruiting lawyers throughout the Chicagoland real estate area. It appears that loan modification scammers have been circumventing state and federal legislation set up to protect homeowners from unfair or deceptive practices [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Habitat for Humanity Announce New BUiLD Campaign</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/16/habitat-for-humanity-announce-new-build-campaign/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Habitat for Humanity has announced the launch of BUiLD, a movement to raise awareness about the global housing need and raise support for Habitat for Humanity’s mission to end poverty housing. To celebrate the launch, individuals are invited to visit habitat.org/build, answer the question “What will you build?” with an inspirational message and upload a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Short Sales Resource Center to Help Chicagoland Homeowners &amp; Investors</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/08/new-short-sales-resource-center-to-help-chicagoland-homeowners-investors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 19:28:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chicago Real Estate News]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Accredited Distressed Property Representative Short Sale Resource Center]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Marki Lemons]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A new educational center will address the needs of Chicago&#8217;s real estate investors and homeowners eager to take part in the upcoming guideline expansion to the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative (HAFA) program. The Accredited Distressed Property Representative (ADPR) Short Sale Resource Center is the brainchild of Marki Lemons, the #1 short sales trainer and workshop [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chicago Area Organizations Team Up with Ex-NFL Players to Help Vets</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/02/chicago-area-organizations-team-up-with-ex-nfl-players-to-help-vets/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 18:44:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Newport Cove LIFEhouse]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former NFL players, trades people and community members volunteered in north suburban Antioch to help install LP® SmartSide® engineered wood siding and trim donated by LP Building Products to the outside of a LIFEhouse™ for a Hero home in the Newport Cove community. The purpose of the LIFEhouse™ for a Hero project is to build [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take the Week to Make a Difference in Your Neighborhood</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/18/take-the-week-to-make-a-difference-in-your-neighborhood/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/18/take-the-week-to-make-a-difference-in-your-neighborhood/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All Chicago real estate inhabitants are not only invited but encouraged to participate in National Volunteer Week, going on now around the country and our city. A time to give back to your community and help beautify your neighborhood, the week will culminate in a Citywide Day of Service on Saturday, April 21. &#8220;Chicago is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>McHenry Human Race this Weekend</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/14/mchenry-human-race-this-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/14/mchenry-human-race-this-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gerstad Builders</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Residents of McHenry new homes are gearing up for an exciting day as they prepare to support local area nonprofit organizations and charities at the 2nd Annual McHenry Human Race 5K run/walk. The race begins at 9 a.m., so even if you aren’t registered to participate, make sure to come out and cheer on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Depot Campaign to Support U.S. Veterans</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/13/home-depot-campaign-to-support-u-s-veterans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/13/home-depot-campaign-to-support-u-s-veterans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:56:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=30480</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With spring making an early return to Chicagoland communities, there is no better time to go in the backyard and create something with friends and family while helping others at the same time. Home Depot, the world&#8217;s largest home improvement retailer, is launching a new campaign this spring on Facebook that will enable consumers to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Aid Available for Illinois and Chicago Homebuyers</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/03/20/aid-available-for-illinois-and-chicago-homebuyers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/03/20/aid-available-for-illinois-and-chicago-homebuyers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:43:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are new programs in place that can help some households become Chicago real estate owners. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago&#8217;s Downpayment Plus Programs (DPP®) have $10 million in funds available to help eligible mortgage holders buy homes. The program allows financial institutions in Illinois and Wisconsin that are members of the Federal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Good Neighbor Awards Open for Nominations</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/03/04/good-neighbor-awards-open-for-nominations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/03/04/good-neighbor-awards-open-for-nominations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:51:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=28628</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Know a great Chicago real estate Realtor®? Then, get ready to nominate! The National Association of Realtors® is looking for outstanding Realtors® who not only help people buy and sell homes but also dedicate their time and effort to improving the quality of life in local communities. The REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Awards recognizes these [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Foreclosed Chicago Real Estate Being Sold in Federal Program</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/03/01/foreclosed-chicago-real-estate-being-sold-in-federal-program/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/03/01/foreclosed-chicago-real-estate-being-sold-in-federal-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:57:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=28621</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Since the housing bubble burst, the Chicago real estate market has been one of the hardest hit metropolitan areas. As a result, the Windy City is involved in a pilot program aimed at lowering the amount of foreclosed properties, and that pilot program has entered its second phase. The Federal Housing Finance Agency&#8217;s (FHFA) Real-Estate [...]]]></description>
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