Archive for September, 2011
Home Show, Free Food, Casting Call Highlight the Weekend
Earlier today, Chicago Real Estate Forum told you about Design Harvest, a street festival in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood this weekend that focuses on interior home design. There’s a free home show event in the suburbs this weekend, too. The 6th annual Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo will set up shop this Saturday and Sunday [...]
A Chicago Street Fest and Home Design Show in One
Looking to change the look of your Chicago real estate? There’s a free street fest for that. Design Harvest is a new festival in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood that celebrates home decor. In its second year, this one-of-a-kind event, set for Saturday and Sunday, October 1-2 along Grand Avenue, will feature Chicago’s best local furniture [...]
Managing Your Finances While Planning for a Family
Planning for a child can be a worrisome experience for any family regardless of financial stability. However, being prepared for a baby is possible. Even though creating a stable financial environment may be tough, a recent post on the FreeScore blog examines some of the ways that couples can plan ahead. In “Create a Strong [...]
Poplar Grove Home Almost Complete at Dawson Creek
You’ve been patiently waiting, and now the day is almost here: The Biltmore is almost complete at The Trails of Dawson Creek, a community of new Poplar Grove homes. The Biltmore is our response to current market demands. New home buyers are searching for smaller, more affordable ranch –style homes. You spoke, we listened, and [...]
Lending Restrictions Inhibit Forward-Thinking Indicator
The results of last month’s pending home sales report come as no surprise, and there are even a couple bright sides. The Pending Home Sales Index, which predicts future home-buying activity around the country because it’s based on contract signings not closings, dropped 1.2 percent in August, the National Association of REALTORS reported Thursday. The [...]
