Archive for December, 2009
Edison Park – A Chicago Neighborhood Profile
Edison Park is named for inventor Thomas Alva Edison, who gave his blessing to this community namesake in 1890. It has been part of the Chicago real estate scene since 1910. During the 1950s, builders constructed brick bungalows on remaining empty lots in the neighborhood. The neighborhood had an Italian flavor, with ethnic grocery stores [...]
HBA of Greater Chicago Member Profile – Tracy Hill
Tracy Hill, AMS, RAM, has dedicated over 43 years to improving the quality of life for residents, building the careers of those with whom he works, and supporting the housing industry through countless volunteer hours. As president and CEO of Property Specialists, Inc., Mr. Hill provides professional management that results in superior housing choices for [...]
Community Profile – Norwood Park Chicago
Norwood Park is a great place to raise a family in the City of Chicago. Residents are protective of each other and close-knit. They are welcoming to new arrivals and the many young children in the neighborhood.There are several block parties in the summer and year-round community events to entertain residents. The neighborhood’s namesake, Norwood [...]
Illinois Housing Forecast Outlook for 2010
Economist Geoff Hewings talks about the Illinois Housing outlook for next year. Mr. Hewing answers questions from a representative of Illinois Realtor Magazine. As a rough 2009 for home builders and industry professionals in Chicago real estate comes to a close, 2010 appears to have a positive future.
Chicago’s Yannell House Makes Builder Magazine’s Favorite 2009 New Homes Top Ten
Chicago’s LEED-H Platinum home in the north-side neighborhood of Ravenswood with it’s unique design made Builder Magazine’s Top Ten Coolest houses in 2009. Built with just about every green innovation on a traditional Chicago lot near the Ravenswood Metra stop on the North shore line, the Yannell House is as green as it stands out [...]
