When it comes to picking the best location for your new home in Chicago, several factors come into consideration: access to major roadways, nearby shopping and dining, entertainment and recreation opportunities, local schools and healthcare. Residents of Chicago are especially blessed when it comes to nearby healthcare because Northwestern Memorial Hospital was recently named to …
It’s been estimated that 50 million tourists trek to the Windy City every year. On top of that, the city is the most populous in Illinois and the Midwest with more than 2.7 million residents. But, how many of these tourists and residents are actually seeing the city? To quote Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty …
Illinois has been home to some of our country’s greatest leaders and their residences have ranged from 19th century Greek Revival homes to Hyde Park mansions. The state boasts the current home of President Obama, as well as former residences of Reagan and Lincoln. Visiting theses homes and neighborhoods can be eye-opening, and can teach …
Chicago metro home sales are looking better than ever, according to a recent report from RE/MAX. In the seven-county Chicago metro area, there were 89,039 total home sales in 2012, a 27 percent increase from 2011. This is the largest total number of transactions the area has seen since 2007, when there was a total …
You’ve been waiting months to find the perfect piece of real estate in Chicago, and now closing day is almost here. But, is there a ‘right’ time to close? The answer is yes, especially if you want to save money on interest. Consider the end of the month. Closing on a new home at the …
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If you’ve been searching for a piece of DuPage County real estate, we’ve got some good news. Downers Grove, Ill. was named one of the 15 friendliest towns in the United States, according to Nextdoor.com Nextdoor.com is a San Francisco-based social network that connects neighborhoods and homeowners. The network rated 500 small metro areas with …
