Archive for September, 2010
Chicago Shoppers, Why Clip When You Can Click to Save?
So, recently Chicagoland Real Estate Forum told you about a promotion from Chicago area Jewel-Osco stores in which shoppers can earn free cookware. Now, Chicago’s other major grocery chain is counter-promoting. Dominick’s has created just for U, a personalized savings program that offers its shoppers discounts based on their individual purchasing history. When you register [...]
Largest Ever MLS Conference in Chicago This Week
The largest CMLS conference ever assembled kicks off today in Chicago. Well, tees off, actually. Representatives from multiple listing services all over North America are in Chicago this week for the Council of Multiple Listing Services 2010 Conference. The event begins today with the annual golf outing. There will be a Chicago architectural boat tour [...]
Home Prices in Chicago Move Upward
Chicago home prices posted an increase in July. It was a slight increase, but it was still one of the highest of all the major markets in the country. Standard & Poor’s today released its latest S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which tracks U.S. home prices. The composite index of 20 metropolitan U.S. cities increased 0.6 [...]
Next Cook County Property Tax Bill Coming Later
Chicago real estate owners will get an extra month this year to pay their property taxes. Treasurer Maria Pappas estimated that Cook County property tax bills won’t be mailed until approximately November 22. Last year, the bills were sent October 28. That could help politicians at the polls November 2, since voters probably won’t know [...]
What Will You Do Today to be a Good Neighbor?
When you buy a piece Chicago real estate, there’s one thing you get with your purchase that isn’t described in the listing: The home’s neighbors. Today, September 28, is National Good Neighbor Day. So, on this day I ask you: How good are your neighbors? and How good of a neighbor are you? The holiday [...]
