Building Safety Month: Smoke Alarms
May is designated as Building Safety Month by the National Association of Home Builders. In this post, we’ll take a look at why fire alarms are a necessity for every Chicago homeowner, even with today’s technology. Smoke alarm systems are crucial to your family’s safety. These little devices can mean the difference between life and [Read More]
Debit or Credit – Which is Better for your Credit Score?
If you are in the market for a new card to add to your wallet or purse, it is important for your financial health to know the difference between whether to get a debit card or a credit card. Thankfully, the Equifax Finance Blog has a new article to help you determine which to apply [Read More]
Realtor Shopping: Dos and Don’ts
Selling your real estate in Chicago can be made or broken by your choice of Realtor®. The ideal Realtor is passionate in their career, and has a large breadth of knowledge on your specific area. However, what other factors are important to ensure you find a Realtor who is right for you? Background. It is [Read More]
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]
Making Your Chicago Neighborhood Safer
How safe do you feel in your neighborhood? Unfortunately, residential crime happens more often than you might think, which leaves many homeowners feeling uneasy. But, there are steps you can take to protect your home and your neighborhood. One of the best preventive measures you can take is to simply get to know your neighbors. [Read More]
NAHB Urging Congress to Keep Homeownership Affordable
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is urging Congress to maintain its support for vital housing tax incentives, including the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, the mortgage interest deduction and real estate tax deductions, to meet the nation’s growing need for affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities. U.S. Census data shows that more than [Read More]
