All Entries in the "DeKalb" Category
National, Chicago Real Estate Numbers for January
Nationwide, the housing market posted an unexpected increase in sales last month. Chicago real estate did not fare as well, but some of its surrounding suburbs saw a rise. Let’s start locally. According to the Illinois Association of REALTORS, total home sales in the city of Chicago for January 2011 were down 14 percent compared [...]
Shodeen Buyers Appreciate Well-Stocked Design Center and Expert Assistance
Oftentimes when you purchase a new home, you can plan on racking up mileage on the car and filling up extra slots on your calendar. That’s because when it’s time to make important selections like cabinetry, flooring and lighting fixtures, you’ll likely have to make several trips to various home improvement stores, suppliers and builder [...]
Tornado-Affected Homeowners to Get Aid from SBA, Not FEMA
Residents in north central Illinois whose real estate was affected by tornadoes that touched down on June 5 are eligible to apply for a low-interest loan to clean up the mess. Governor Pat Quinn on Tuesday announced that the state has been granted a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster declaration, which will provide homeowners, [...]
Home Prices in Illinois Finally Inching Up
Good news about the Illinois and Chicago real estate market is so nice, isn’t it? Well, here is some more, and it happens to be the news we’ve been waiting for. Each month this year we’ve reported on an increase in sales, and April was no different. According to the Illinois Association of REALTORS, 10,323 [...]
Tour a Model at New Sycamore Development
Shodeen Residential has kicked off sales and opened two furnished models at its newest community of single-family homes: Reston Ponds in Sycamore, which will feature 184 residences upon completion. Just blocks from Sycamore’s thriving downtown district, Reston Ponds is nestled in a quiet, charming and conveniently accessible location that buyers will appreciate, said Liz Mallin, [...]
