Author Archive for Stephanie
Chicago Real Estate Lifestyle Trends
How trendy is your Chicago real estate? Builder.com recently compiled a list of the top 10 lifestyle trends in homes for 2012. While certain trends are things we might take for granted in our homes, some others may surprise you. Here are just a few of the trends highlighted: Community Gardens While taking a stroll [...]
Don’t Miss the 2012 Pro Expo on March 15
Are you a leader in the Chicago real estate industry? If so, you can’t miss the 2012 Pro Expo. Come join national leaders in the home building industry at the 2012 Pro Expo presented by Pella. This premier VIP event will be held March 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the United Center in [...]
Register Now for IBS Recap on March 6
Couldn’t attend the National Association of Home Builders’ 2012 International Builders Show earlier this month? Don’t fret just yet- we’ve got the information on the next best thing. Now is the time to register for the International Builders Show Recap, to be held March 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. Presented by Southwest Suburban Home [...]
NAHB and GAO: Flaws in Appraisal Process Must Be Fixed
As the housing market recovers, the National Association of Home Builders and Government Accountability Office have discovered that faults in the appraisal process might be a barrier. If you have tried to purchase Chicago real estate you may have already noticed some of the challenges. The NAHB believes these deficiencies to be impeding the recovery [...]
Set Sail With SSHBA
Enter the Southwest Suburban Home Builders Association’s raffle and you could be one step closer to winning a cruise! As one of its non-dues revenue events for 2012, the SSHBA’s Board of Directors is raffling off a 5- or 6-day Carnival cruise for two. The price is $20 per ticket, or six tickets for $100, [...]





