Archive for August, 2011
The Bailey, New McHenry County Real Estate at Liberty Trails
You’re in the market for new McHenry County real estate, but you don’t have the time to wait on new construction. Here at Gerstad Builders, we realize that you have extremely busy schedules. That’s why we’re offering The Bailey, a beautiful new ranch home available for an immediate move-in at Liberty Trails. The Bailey is [...]
Got Trespassers? Paint Purple
There’s a colorful new law in town. Governor Pat Quinn last week signed Senate Bill 1914, which allows Illinois landowners to use purple paint markings on trees or posts on their property as a “no trespassing” sign. The “Purple Paint Law,” which can be used by lessees as well, is designed to protect homes from [...]
Preparing for Disasters in Chicago
Whenever we see disasters on television, each of us react differently. Some of us are thankful that we weren’t in that situation, while others assume that something similar will never happen to them. However, with the recent natural disasters that have hit the eastern part of the United States, television viewers never know when they [...]
End of Free Rides for Many Chicago Seniors
Beginning Thursday, hundreds of thousands of Chicago senior citizens will have to start paying up to ride public transportation. September 1 marks the end of the free rides program for all seniors on Metra, the CTA and Pace; the program will now be available to only low-income senior residents. Impeached governor Rod Blagojevich was the [...]
Chicago Possibly The Top Labor Day Destination
Going anywhere for Labor Day weekend? Plenty of people will be staying in Chicago real estate: The Windy City is one of the most popular destination in the country. Hotwire.com released the top 10 North American destinations that travelers are visiting this Labor Day weekend with Chicago at No. 3. The 10 most popular Labor [...]
