Archive for New Homes
Chicago New Homes Construction Expected to Rise in 2013
Construction is surging forward this year, and residential projects are attributed to the 7.4 percent expected rise in construction contract volume for 2013. Contracts for Chicago-area residential and commercial construction totaled $1.3 billion in the first quarter, up 19.3 percent from a year earlier, according to a new article in Chicago Real Estate Daily. Following [Read More]
2012 Saw Increased Closings and Prices for New Homes in Chicago
Housing in Chicago is gaining ground, according to a new report from Housing Intelligence, closings in the city rose in December. Closings increased 4.6 percent from a year earlier to 482, and a total of 4,779 new homes were sold during 2012 according to final numbers in December. The average price for new homes rose in December [Read More]
Millennials to Help Lead the Housing Recovery
As the youngest generation of homebuyers has dealt with the economic problems by staying in school longer, living with their parents or being content to rent longer, a large portion of what would normally be first time homebuyers has been missing from the market. However, according to a new study from the Pulte Group that [Read More]
Two Quick Move-In Montgomery Homes at Ryland’s Blackberry Crossing
Ryland has two homes ready for immediate move-in at Blackberry Crossing West. This Montgomery, IL new home community gives homebuyers everything, including easy access to I-88, nearby amenities off of Route 30, a quiet, peaceful setting, 17 acres of park sites, more than four miles of bike trails and three natural wetlands. Blackberry Crossing has [Read More]
Green Trends to Look For in Chicago New Homes
With more homebuyers seeking energy efficient upgrades and environmentally-friendly building for their residences, builders and designers are seeking out more ways to meet these demands. The blog Greener Ideal shares their expectations for green and energy efficient home technology now and in the future: Energy – The increasing efficiency of green technologies means that the [Read More]
Two Beautiful Living Areas Available at SSHBA’s Home of the Month
Empty nesters, first-time buyers, and investors alike will appreciate the spacious, but modest Chicago new home at 969/971 Foxgrove Drive in Coal City. Both of the duplex’s three bedroom, two bath Matthew model units feature a ground-floor master suite, two-car garage, breakfast area (with concrete patio), front and side landscaping and a sizable great room. [Read More]
