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	<title>Chicagoland Real Estate Forum &#187; Green Tips</title>
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		<title>Oak Park Home Earns LEED Platinum Certification</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/16/oak-park-home-earns-leed-platinum-certification/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 18:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The home at 1135 North Grove in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park has earned LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for achievement in green homebuilding and design. This marks the first residence in Oak Park, home to historical properties built by notable architects, to receive LEED certification. LEED for Homes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Save The Date: May 17 Hard Hat Tour at Creekside Estates South</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/13/save-the-date-may-17-hard-hat-tour-at-creekside-estates-south/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 17:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The date is fast approaching for the Hard Hat Tour taking place on Thursday, May 17 at Creekside Estates South in Lockport. Don&#8217;t miss out on this fun and informational tour where you can see how energy efficient homes are built. Refreshments will be served as guests learn about the Creekside Estates South community and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Honor Earth Day Where You Nest</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/21/honor-earth-day-where-you-nest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:40:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunday, April 22 is Earth Day. How are you going to observe it? Want to learn something new? Check out Chicago Real Estate Forum for local events going on this weekend celebrating Earth Day. Want to learn something new without leaving your house? We&#8217;ve put together some tips on how to live more environmentally friendly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NAHB Green Building Conference Worth the Trip</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/20/nahb-green-building-conference-worth-the-trip/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/20/nahb-green-building-conference-worth-the-trip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:49:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The nation continues to go green and home builders have been at the forefront of the changing times in order to sustain not only their businesses, but the environment as well. As the Chicago housing market becomes more proactive in using green technology and sustainable resources for building homes, an exciting new conference highlights the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Save Water and Money on New Homes in Chicago with Fix a Leak Week</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/03/12/save-water-and-money-on-new-homes-in-chicago-with-fix-a-leak-week/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/03/12/save-water-and-money-on-new-homes-in-chicago-with-fix-a-leak-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:52:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desirae</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over 1 trillion gallons of water are wasted every year because of leaky pipes, toilets, showerheads and other leaky household plumbing in the U.S., according to the EPA. These leaks not only devastate a precious natural resource, but they can really add up on our water bills. But the good news is that most leaks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wheeling Workshop on Green Real Estate</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/11/11/wheeling-workshop-on-green-real-estate/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/11/11/wheeling-workshop-on-green-real-estate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[North Shore and suburban real estate professionals have a great opportunity to learn how to make green with green building on Wednesday, November 16. Learn about recent developments in the real estate industry, such as the Green Addendum and the SAVE Act, which will significantly impact real estate values and appraisals for homes that have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Less American Workers Struggling</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/08/13/less-american-workers-struggling/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/08/13/less-american-workers-struggling/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you live paycheck to paycheck? Do you have money squirreled away for an emergency? While our unemployed Chicago real estate readers are muttering that they don&#8217;t even get a paycheck in this tough economy, a report by CareerBuilder shows that the financial situation for some American households is improving. According to a recent survey, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Register For Chicago Real Estate Conferences to Save</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/05/08/register-for-chicago-real-estate-conferences-to-save/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/05/08/register-for-chicago-real-estate-conferences-to-save/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2011 22:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bisnow Chicago Schmoozarama II]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The &#8220;who&#8217;s who&#8221; of the real estate and property management fields will converge in Chicago on May 10 and 11 for two important events. Then, Chicago real estate movers and shakers will get together May 18 to schmooz. First, information on the first two. Buildex Chicago is a trade show and conference for property and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Today is The Day to Make Green Changes to Your Chicago Home</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/04/22/today-is-the-day-to-make-green-changes-to-your-chicago-home/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/04/22/today-is-the-day-to-make-green-changes-to-your-chicago-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:41:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficient]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Earth Day! If you want to do something to honor the occasion, check out our article: Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Around Chicago But, really, Earth Day is best celebrated by making changes in your own home. The Earth Day Network has themed this year&#8217;s 41st celebration as &#8220;A Billion Acts of Green,&#8221; and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Appraisers Need Help on Earth Day and Every Day</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/04/21/appraisers-need-help-on-earth-day-and-every-day/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/04/21/appraisers-need-help-on-earth-day-and-every-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:10:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Friday is Earth Day. In honor of the occasion, one Chicago-based group is calling on the real estate community to step it up. The Appraisal Institute, the nation&#8217;s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, wants to ensure reliable valuations for sustainable &#8220;green&#8221; buildings but needs help to make that happen. &#8220;The Appraisal Institute is [...]]]></description>
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