Archive for December, 2011
Goodbye 2011: Welcome 2012!
As 2011 comes to a close, let’s take a moment to look back on this crazy year around Chicago. Here are our top 10 Chicago real estate highlights and lower moments of 2011 to remember . . . or forget. 1. Is Rahm Emanuel a Chicago resident? The year started with a major controversy over [...]
New Year = New Fees in Chicago
Chicago real estate owners, renters and visitors should expect some new fees with the new year. For starters, the cost to own a car in Chicago, to drive it on the Tollway and to park it in the city are all going up. Chicago vehicle stickers are increasing from $75 to $85 for cars and [...]
Just Days Left for Early Bird IBS Pricing
Burrr, it may be a cold Chicago winter, but guess what? It’s warm in Orlando, Fla. where the 2012 International Builders’ Show (IBS) takes place Feb. 8-11. To make it a bit more affordable to travel to the sunny south, take advantage of early bird pricing – good until January 6! A four-day expo pass [...]
Happy New Year – Tips for Serving Champagne
Happy New Year from Chicagoland Real Estate Forum. We hope that everyone has a wonderful celebration as we ring in 2012. If you plan to welcome the New Year with a glass of champagne, you might want to take some extra precautions to make sure that you don’t get injured during the holiday festivities. The [...]
New Electronics Recycling Rules Starting Soon
Did you get any new electronics for the holidays? What are your plans for the old ones? Starting next week, throwing them out or sticking them at the curb for pick up will be illegal in Illinois. As 2011 turns into 2012, more than 200 new laws will go into effect in our state, including [...]
