Archive for McHenry County
Illinois Homeowners Affected By Severe Weather Receive Recovery Aid
Following the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Agency’s announcement that federal disaster aid is now available to the State of Illinois, it has ordered federal aid to enhance recovery efforts made by state and local governments in areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred from April 16 to [Read More]
Spruce up your McHenry Real Estate at Home and Garden Show
Now that you have purchased McHenry real estate, it’s time to enjoy the fun part, decorating! If you are looking for something new to spruce up your interiors and exteriors, then stop by the McHenry County Home and Garden Expo this weekend. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May [Read More]
Energy Efficient Poplar Grove Home Available at Dawson Creek
Buyers looking to purchase a Poplar Grove new home will love the beautiful Biltmore home available at The Trails of Dawson Creek. Priced at $154,990 and built with energy efficient features, this home provides a luxurious setting while saving you some green. Spacious interiors of the Biltmore home feature 1,382 square feet of living space [Read More]
McHenry County Homes Get More Energy Efficient in 2013
If you have been waiting to purchase a new McHenry County home, now is the perfect time. As of January 1, 2013, all new homes built in the state of Illinois will be 32 percent more energy efficient than those built under the old energy codes put into effect in 2006. While the cost of [Read More]
Illinois and Chicago Housing Markets Improve in February
According to new data from the Illinois Association of REALTORS®, Illinois home sales increase 16.2 percent and median prices increased 5.1 percent to $125,000 since the same time last year. In February, statewide home and condominium sales totaled 8,213, an increase of more than 1,100 from February 2012. This is the 19th straight month in [Read More]
McHenry County Home Builder Offers Multi-Generation Home Design
When children leave home for work, school or to start their own family, many think it is the last time they will live with their parents, but that isn’t always the case. According to the Census Bureau, the number of households with three generations under one roof is growing and was up 30 percent between [Read More]
