Archive for July, 2010
Help is Here for Unemployed Homeowners
The unemployment rate in Illinois is higher than the national average. If you are part of that statistic and own a home or other Chicago real estate, a new mortgage modification program could help you out. The Home Affordable Unemployment Program (UP), which starts August 1, requires participating lenders to lower or suspend mortgage payments [...]
Century 21 CEO Elected to Easter Seals Board
Chicago-based Easter Seals has appointed the President of Century 21 to its international board of directors. Real estate broker Richard W. “Rick” Davidson was appointed President and CEO of Century 21 Real Estate LLC in February. Since 1979, thousands of Century 21 franchise brokers and their agents have raised more than $100 million for Easter [...]
It is Time for the McHenry County Fair
Popcorn – Peanuts – Hot Dogs – Funnel Cakes – Carnival Rides – Candy Apples. It is time for the McHenry County Fair. It is the last big fling of summer before school starts and everyone will be there! The 2010 McHenry County Fair schedule is jam packed with events from live musical performances, antique [...]
Residents Say No to Billboard; Village Officials Say Maybe
You buy a condo in Villa Park, then someone puts up a huge electronic billboard outside your window that constantly blinks into your home. That’s not fair, you say, and half the Village Board agrees. Now what? That is the question for a lot of people that own Chicago Real Estate. Residents in condominium complexes [...]
Elmhurst Festival Promises Eco-Friendly Experience
Whether you live green or are still wondering why you should, check out the third annual Elmhurst Green Fest this Saturday. Sponsored by the Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition, the festival will include fun, educational activities for adults and kids, eco-friendly product and service exhibits, live music, door prizes and giveaways. Some of the topics at [...]
