Chicago New Homes with a Beautiful, Wooded View
There’s a little bit of country to be found amid Chicago’s big city congestion. Home buyers can combine the convenience on living in the city with the natural beauty of a country home on the Far Northwest Side of Chicago. It is here that you will find Edgebrook Glen, a community that has come to be known as a “suburb-in-the-city” due to its close proximity to forest preserves. At Edgebrook Glen, a development of 64 luxury new homes in Chicago, the secluded 11-acre site adjoins the western border of the Indian Woods Forest Preserve, providing beautiful, wooded views not commonly found within the city limits.
Another leafy Northwest Side alternative is Cornelia Court, a 63-unit townhome development in West Roscoe Village that has its own 10,650 square foot private park nestled within the 2.4-acre development at Cornelia and Sacramento avenues on the Northwest Side. (Continued…)
Mitch Levinson Speaking in Atlanta
Next Tuesday, September 9th, Chicago real estate marketing professional Mitch Levinson will be traveling to the Deep South to lend his industry expertise to the Atlanta real estate market. In this particular instance, Mitch will be speaking on Internet marketing and how it is a cost-effective way to help increase brand awareness. In the current market and Web 2.0 world that we are living in, it is imperative to have a grasp on effective Internet practices and know how to use them to your advantage. At this particular class, attendees will get answers to questions like:
- Are you getting traffic from your Internet strategy?
- Is it the right mix of traffic?
- Does your Internet strategy generate sales?
- Is your Web site design working? (Continued…)
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Purchasing Green Built Homes in Chicago Saves You Money
We all know about the federal tax credit currently available for first-time homebuyers, but you may not be aware that there is also a tax credit for homebuyers that purchase a green built home or products to make your home a little more environmentally-friendly. By purchasing new Chicago homes that incorporate green standards, you are eligible for a federal homebuyer incentive whether or not you are a first-time homebuyer. Just be sure to do your purchasing and renovations before January 1, 2009 in order to be eligible for the tax credit. So what exactly are “green products” that will get you a little extra cash? Well, some examples you could follow to help increase your wallet and decrease the negative effects on the environment are systems that reduce heat loss/gain; exterior windows (including skylights), exterior doors, and metal roofs that meet the ENERGY star standards; programmable thermostats; rainwater conservation systems; ENERGY Star appliances; and more. For more details (Continued…)Bookmark this post:Buying Green Chicago Homes
Green homes are becoming the next trend for Chicago home buyers. From low-flow toilets and bamboo floors to geo-thermal heating systems and rainwater collections cisterns, the Chicago housing market is shifting to adopt eco-friendly elements of design and construction. In addition to the green upgrades individual homeowners are making to their houses (including historic Chicago bungalows), builders are adjusting their blueprints to integrate green aspects into the floor plans and infrastructure. (Continued…)Bookmark this post:Furnished Model Homes for Immediate Sale
Bigelow Homes’ Legacy Square, located in Park Forest, has two award-winning three bedroom furnished models for immediate sale. The available models include the Frontier, which is priced at $163,290 and includes 2.5 baths, a spacious front porch, and hardwood floors, and the Renaissance, priced at $171,180 and includes two baths, double bay windows and cathedral ceilings. Both homes also boast kitchens with built-in pantries, Aristokraft hidden-hinged cabinets and GE appliances, and bathrooms with cultured marble vanities and king-sized mirrors. Additional amenities include large linen and guest closets and brushed nickel light fixtures. These fine homes are also equipped with efficient insulating techniques, energy-saving doors and windows, and energy-smart heating equipment, as well as Bigelow Homes’ renowned heating guarantee (Continued…)Bookmark this post:IBS Open for Business
Online registration for the 2009 International Builders Show is now open for anyone interested in attending. IBS is a fantastic opportunity to learn the newest trends in the real estate industry and meet other industry professionals with knowledge to share. Even better, the trade show is in Las Vegas this year, and you know that city will add a whole new level of excitement to the annual event. Be sure to book your flight and your hotel rooms now to ensure prime placement on the strip; IBS is scheduled from Tuesday, January 20th to Friday, January 23rd. The show offers educational classes, private events, a never-ending amount of networking and a look into what is up and coming for 2009. Homebuliders will gain an edge when they come to IBS and see what is in the future for their industry. (Continued…)Bookmark this post:Unobstructed Views for Life
You have bought the home of your dreams with the selling point being the amazing views of a beautiful natural setting, but then a year later the forest is cut down and there is a new high-rise condominium development no more than 100 feet away, destroying the appeal of your new home. This frustrating scenario will never happen at the new Chicago condos, One Museum Park. They guarantee luxury at its finest with beautiful views for the life of the condo development. The condos are in the heart of Chicago overlooking GrantPark. These luxury new Chicago homes provide homeowners with something they can’t get anywhere else, floor to ceiling glass windows throughout all of the living spaces showcasing the spectacular views that will never be obstructed. One Museum Park condos also feature oversized living/dining rooms, private master suites with luxurious baths and spacious closets, hardwood floors, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. (Continued…)Bookmark this post:Turnberry Homes is a New mRELEVANCE Client
Turnberry Homes is a premier homebuilder of luxury homes in Nashville. Recently, they have experienced some tremendous success by selling 12 homes in the past two months. As a real estate professional, you know that this is a difficult feat with the current market and must mean that Turnberry Homes has something extraordinary to offer home shoppers. And with the finely crafted homes in some of the most sought-after areas of Nashville and Williamson County, Turnberry Homes does have a lot to offer homeowners. Every homes is built to meet the expectations of the homeowner. Using fine finishes and luxurious features, every home is built to reflect the needs and style of the homeowner. The available floorplans feature some of the most popular options in the housing market like master-on-main; spacious, open floorplans; sitting rooms in the master; two-story family rooms; large gourmet kitchens and more. (Continued…)Bookmark this post:The Real Estate Market is Getting a Much Needed Boost
President Bush signed the Housing Stimulus Bill yesterday to create the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. The National Association of Home Builders has been urging congress to pass some form of legislation to help the housing market, and this is the response they got. The biggest hope for the Housing and Economy Recovery Act is a temporary tax credit for first-time homebuyers. If you are a first-time homebuyer and you purchase a home before July 2009, you are eligible for a $7,500 tax credit. Industry professionals are hoping this is the extra motivation needed to drive more buyers into the market. Of course, $7,500 does seem like a fantastic incentive. Ideally, this will help to diminish the number of inventory homes available, which will stabilize the real estate industry.However, there is a negative to all of this encouraging news. If the housing tax credit does do everything it is expected to do, there will be a shift in the supply and demand. As the number of available homes on the market decreases, the demand will increase, and all of the fantastic values and homebuyer incentives offered by homebuilders will vanish. With this fact in mind, it’s safe to say that now is definitely the time to buy, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer. To help answer any questions you may have about the tax credit, (Continued…)
Bookmark this post:Benefits to Owning a Home
Know Atlanta, a guide for people relocating to Atlanta, recently published seven benefits of owning your own home. The article really gives some good facts and solid numbers that can help individuals decide whether to rent or buy. The article first talks about the benefits of tax breaks on your mortgage, property taxes and other costs involved in buying a home. Also, on average, homes have appreciated about 6.5% each year since 1972 and have appreciated 88.5% on average in the last ten years making buying a home a great investment. The article also reminds homebuyers that their (Continued…)
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