All Entries in the "Chicago Real Estate News" Category
A Reminder for all Homeowners
Did you remember to Spring forward? I didn’t.
I remembered Saturday morning. Then I spent Saturday night in front of the computer, and by the time I went to sleep around 1 a.m. Sunday, it had completely slipped my mind.
Not too much harm done. I made it to the class I teach on time and the [...]
Hone in on These Home-Related iPhone Apps
Selling a home? Buying a home? Improving a home? Maintaining a home?
There’s an app for that.
Chicagoland Real Estate Forum found some of the best mobile applications available for iPhone and iPod Touch that can assist with your housing needs. They are all free and available for download at the iTunes store.
Home Hunting
Zillow Real Estate Search: [...]
Fire Sprinklers to be Required in Many New Chicago Homes
St. Charles could possibly be one of the municipalities incorporating the new 2009 International Codes. The code mandate fire sprinklers in all new townhouses and, beginning Jan. 1, 2011, in new one and two family homes and town-homes. Each municipality in Illinois can choose whether or not to mandate fire sprinklers and undoubtedly will be a [...]
Glass Countertops Edging Out Granite
If you’re seeking a clear alternative to granite as a countertop surface, the glass is more than half full — it’s overflowing with creative possibilities, in fact — thanks to the esthetic advantages and practical flexibility offered by thermoformed glass.
Created via a special process that uses extreme heat to mold flat objects, thermoformed glass is [...]
Heritage Harbor Wine Tasting Event
Heritage Harbor in Southwest suburban Ottawa is hosing a wine tasting event on Friday, April 16th at their Heritage Harbor and Quest Watersports facility. The 7th annual wine tasting event will begin at 5:30 and will wrap up around 8:30 PM on that Friday evening. The cost is $15 for the pleasure of sampling over [...]
