Archive for September, 2008
Home Builders Urge Congress to Pass Financial Rescue Package
Chicago home builders, developers and agents — Act now by emailing your Senator and Representative at capitolconnect or call their offices using the NAHB toll-free legislative hotline at 1-866-924-6242.Earlier this week the House of Representatives failed to pass the bipartisan, carefully-crafted “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008″ by a vote of 205-228 (View the Final [...]
Custom Builders and Remodelers Build Buyer Trust through Learn-Build
In a booming real estate market, home builders built speculative homes with no significant fear of not recouping their investment in a reasonable amount of time. Times have changed, and building specs isn’t as easy or as profitable as it once was. The result? Builders focus on presales and, suddenly, everyone is a custom builder. [...]
Action Needed Now for U.S. Financial Crisis
During an Emergency Session of the NAHB Board of Directors at Fall Boards today in San Diego, the members present voted to support the administration on TARP (troubled assets relief plan). Congress is currently working on historic legislation to address the credit crisis. Help pass this vital aid for the financial markets now by contacting [...]
Social Media is not just for kids anymore, Study on Boomers use
Are Facebook and MySpace just for GenX and Y’ers? An article from the marketing publication BrandWeek.com covers results of a study of Baby Boomers’ social media habits. If you still think these sites are ONLY for young people, and that Chicago Real Estate buyers are not there, think again. Some statistics from a new Entertainment [...]
Luxury Chicago Penthouses at Lexington Park
A mansion in the sky—a condominium penthouse—really is the height of elegance in luxury downtown housing. Though usually priced a bit higher than standard condominiums, penthouses are loaded with Manhattan-style amenities and legendary features only seen in Hollywood movies. Private elevators, spectacular views from rooftop terraces, tall ceilings and palace-quality upgrades are common features that [...]
