If you're trying to sell a home in Glenview which has some eco-friendly upgrades, you'll want to be sure prospective buyers know they're there. Many times things like insulation and tankless water heaters can go un-noticed unless the seller and/or realtor bring them to the buyer's attention. Whil
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03/30/2010
Would you like to have a seat at the Metropolitan Opera without leaving the Chicago area? Now you can. On special Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET, the Met is transmitting live performances to theatres worldwide in high definition. You can find a theatre near you that will have the transmission and you ca
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03/25/2010
In recent years, the Chicagoland area has been hard-hit by foreclosures and resultant home price decreases. The Chicago foreclosure rate rose another 16% in 2009, forcing home prices down near 2003 levels. This makes it a good time to buy, as those with good credit can get a great deal, but poses
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03/23/2010
How many of you remember that old game show "Let's Make a Deal" or a newer one, "Deal or No Deal". Today's post concerns deals that residents of Glenview or Wilmette may want to make. Every day the deal site at Chicago.com offers two deals for local businesses. An extra special deal is "Today's
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03/18/2010
If you're in the market for a mortgage to purchase that sweet home in Glenview you just discovered, here are a few tips if you're considering an FHA loan. The FHA loan was created over 70 years ago to help first-time home buyers to purchase a home with a small down payment and to aid those famil
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03/16/2010
As a prospective home buyer in Glenview or Wilmette, did you know there are only two basic kinds of loans available on today's market? One is governmental, which means it is guaranteed by the government. The other is conventional. Both get the money they will loan to you from local lenders. The
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03/10/2010
Want to learn some ways to make your home a green home? Come see "Chicago's greenest home" on the grounds of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. This exhibit, known as the Smart Home: Green + Wired, consists of a complete 2,500 square foot home, designed for a family that wants to minimize
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03/09/2010
A trip to the movies can be a fun adventure for the whole family. But did you know that portions of some famous movies were filmed right in Northbrook and Wilmette? It's true, let's have a look: 1. "Weird Science" is about two nerds who create the perfect woman. Set in the fictional Shermer, Ill
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03/04/2010
One of the first steps you should take when deciding to buy a home in Wilmette is to figure out just what you can afford. Here are a few steps you can take to determine how much of a mortgage payment you can comfortably pay. 1. First, you need to gather up all your current monthly responsibiliti
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03/02/2010
