Archive for Will 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]
Illinois Building Blocks Program Expands
As a part of Governor Pat Quinn’s “Year of Homeownership” initiative, the Building Blocks program is expanding to include 10 additional communities. Now, even more low- to moderate-income households can benefit from up to $10,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance from the Illinois Housing Development Authority. In addition to Berwyn, Chicago Heights, Maywood, [Read More]
Joliet: An Entertainment Hub
Located just Southwest of Chicago, Joliet is known as the fourth most largely populated city in Illinois and the most rapidly growing city in the entire Midwest. Established in the late 1800s and situated in Will County, the city spans a total area of 62.77 miles and extends into several different townships including Plainfield, Troy, [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]
Celebrate Sustainability in Aurora
If you’re a resident of Aurora and want to become more eco-friendly this spring, be sure to check out these happenings that are a part of the Aurora Green Fest, a celebration of local sustainability. Here’s a rundown of the upcoming events: Earth Hour When: March 23, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Culture [Read More]
January a Great Month for Chicago Home Sales
According to RE/MAX, January home sales in the seven-county Chicago metro area rose 36 percent from January of 2012. Home prices are also rising in several Chicago-area counties and homes are spending less time on the market. “The absolute number of homes sold in January tends to be relatively modest in relationship to other months, [Read More]
