Archive for December, 2009
International Builder Show Keynote Speakers Schedule Includes Dave Barry
Mid January, home builders from around the country and world will descend on Las Vegas for the annual International Builders Show. Every year, many distinguished businessmen, entertainers, authors and celebrities kick off each day with keynote speeches for the convention attendees. Dave Barry Grand Opening Ceremony – Keynote Speaker Tuesday, January 19, 9:00 am LVCC, [...]
The Village Burns Harbor First Green Neighborhood In Nation
Often, the National Association of Home Builders Green Building program certifies a home for energy performance, land use and sustainable resources. However, for the first time, an entire community qualified for the National Green Building Standard named The Village in Burns Harbor. These new homes in northwest Indiana not only are environmentally friendly and efficient, [...]
Existing Home Sales Continue To Trend Upward Nationally
Chicago-area home buyers who weren’t willing to bet that a federal tax credit was going to be extended closed on more than 6,826 existing home purchases last month, making November the fifth consecutive month of improved year-over-year home sales for Chicago real estate. The National Association of Realtors reports that November home sales improved for [...]
6 Reasons You Should Attend The International Builders Show In Las Vegas
There are almost as many reasons to attend the International Builders’ Show (IBS) as there are builders and remodelers. If you’ve been to IBS in the past we’re pretty sure you have your own list of favorites. Check out Chicago Real Estate Forum’s top 6 below! 6. If you live in a cold climate, like [...]
John Hall Homes at The Reserve of St. Charles
Sales and construction are now underway on the first 25 homes in Phase I at The Reserve of St. Charles—John Hall Homes’ new community of 133 custom single-family in St. Charles residences conveniently located near the Fox River and St. Charles North High School. Interest in the picturesque new property has been so high, in [...]
