Author Archive for Tracey
Would You Know What To Do in an Earthquake?
You’ve heard of fire drills, even participated in tornado drills, but on Tuesday, February 7, more than 2.3 million people across nine states, including Illinois, will participate in the 2012 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, a drill that teaches residents what to do in the event of an earthquake. An earthquake? Amongst Chicago real estate? Come [...]
One Chicagoland Carpet Company Snags Another
They own two of the most recognizable phone numbers in the Chicago area and I called them both when I bought my Chicago real estate. Now they are one company. Sort of. I’m talking about Empire Carpet and Luna Carpet. Empire Today LLC has purchased rival Luna for an undisclosed amount of money. But don’t [...]
Small Changes can make a Big Difference at Home
As you know from reading Chicago Real Estate Forum, February is Pull Your Sofa Off the Wall Month, a month that inspires homeowners to spice it up a bit when it comes to home decor. Remodeling is on the rise. Homeowners are underwater on their mortgages and their homes are worth far less than they [...]
Historic Chicago Real Estate to Become a Landmark
If someone asked you to name a landmark piece of Chicago real estate, what comes to mind? A myriad of architectural delights, no doubt, including one that isn’t an official landmark . . . yet. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks this week recommended that the Wrigley Building receive landmark protection. The white terra cotta structure [...]
Illinois’ REALTOR of the Year Wirth Getting to Know
A metro Chicago real estate broker has been chosen as the state’s realtor of the year. Kay Wirth, ABR, CRS, GRI, LTG, PMN, SFR, of RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest in Crystal Lake, has been named the 2012 Illinois REALTOR® of the Year by the Illinois Association of REALTORS®. The REALTOR® of the Year award is presented [...]
