All Entries in the "Chicago Real Estate News" Category
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 [...]
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 [...]
Radon Testing A Must For Chicago Real Estate
Radon, which is a natural but radioactive gas, is colorless, odorless and responsible for causing lung cancer in non-smokers and kills 21,000 Americans every year. Radon can enter a home from underground, pipes, cracks in home foundations or holes. One in 15 homes can have high levels of radon, according to the EPA. The good [...]
Mortgage Rates Hit More Historic Lows
As long as they keep falling, we’re going to keep telling you about them. The economy continues to struggle and mortgage rates continue to drop. This week each mortgage option reached a new all-time low except the 1-year ARM, which actually posted an increase. Mortgage rates for the week ending February 2, according to Freddie [...]
