Archive for August, 2008
Purchasing Green Built Homes in Chicago Saves You Money
We all know about the federal tax credit currently available for first-time homebuyers, but you may not be aware that there is also a tax credit for homebuyers that purchase a green built home or products to make your home a little more environmentally-friendly. By purchasing new Chicago homes that incorporate green standards, you are [...]
Buying Green Chicago Homes
Green homes are becoming the next trend for Chicago home buyers. From low-flow toilets and bamboo floors to geo-thermal heating systems and rainwater collections cisterns, the Chicago housing market is shifting to adopt eco-friendly elements of design and construction. In addition to the green upgrades individual homeowners are making to their houses (including historic Chicago [...]
Furnished Model Homes for Immediate Sale
Bigelow Homes’ Legacy Square, located in Park Forest, has two award-winning three bedroom furnished models for immediate sale. The available models include the Frontier, which is priced at $163,290 and includes 2.5 baths, a spacious front porch, and hardwood floors, and the Renaissance, priced at $171,180 and includes two baths, double bay windows and cathedral [...]
IBS Open for Business
Online registration for the 2009 International Builders Show is now open for anyone interested in attending. IBS is a fantastic opportunity to learn the newest trends in the real estate industry and meet other industry professionals with knowledge to share. Even better, the trade show is in Las Vegas this year, and you know that [...]
Unobstructed Views for Life
You have bought the home of your dreams with the selling point being the amazing views of a beautiful natural setting, but then a year later the forest is cut down and there is a new high-rise condominium development no more than 100 feet away, destroying the appeal of your new home. This frustrating scenario [...]
