National News
Brad Moss Realtor Keller Williams Naperville My client was going through an illness and the spouse had been laid off. They had to file for bankruptcy, and in the meantime the lender re-filed for foreclosure. We had to list
By Michael Gunderson One fact of life that comes with owning property is the inevitable property tax bill that rears its ugly head, taking a sizeable bite out of your client’s wallet. However, for certain residents in Illinois, there
Ellicott City, Maryland AT A GLANCE The Ellicott family searched for a lush spot along the Patapsco River to open a mill and landed on the industrious area now known as Ellicott City in the late 1700s. The city
Canajoharie, New York AT A GLANCE Located 40 minutes west of Albany on Interstate 90, on one of the many marinas on the Mohawk River – Erie/Barge Canal system, Canajoharie is the home of one of the largest collections
Suffolk, Virginia AT A GLANCE The birthplace of Planters Nuts goes nuts every year for Peanut Fest. For four days each October, Suffolk Peanut Fest draws around 200,000 people to celebrate everyone’s favorite legumes. The event is most noted
By Michael Gunderson One fact of life that comes with owning property is the inevitable property tax bill that rears its ugly head, taking a sizeable bite out of your client’s wallet. However, for certain residents in Illinois, there
Co-op commission 2.25% Designed in 1908 by Eben E. Roberts, a friend and contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, 639 Fair Oaks Ave. is an example of rectilinear design and is listed in the Hasbrouck Sprague survey of significant local
Co-op commission 2.25%/1.75/1.25%-$150 This home, known as Farmdale, was designed and built in 1927 by William Aitken, the founder of Bannockburn, and is recognized as a historic residence by the Deerfield Historical Society and the Village of Bannockburn. This
Co-op commisison 2.5% – $150 The Rohkam House, built in 1887, is the key home in Terra Cotta Row on Oakdale Avenue. Built by the founders of the Northwestern Terra Cotta Company, Gustav Hottinger and Henry Rohkam, Terra Cotta
By Paul Martis There is no question that as Realtors our ability to gain the trust and respect of our clients and obtain their sought-after referrals is paramount to our success as real estate professionals. While treading in a
By Carrie Kreydick and John-Paul Wolfe Developers have been incorporating ecologically-friendly and economically-responsible upgrades into residential and commercial buildings for years. Technology has changed rapidly and energy efficiency is nothing new. Unless you’ve been on the moon for a
Cari Potter Realtor Ecobroker Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell Lockport The number of green products being thrown at consumers today is staggering and it’s important for consumers to keep in mind that the word “green” can be loosely associated with just
By Steve Adams One of the fun things about watching old movies, more than 10 years old to be precise, is seeing how the world has changed since the movie premiered. When Beetlejuice runs his TV ad in the
AT A GLANCE Las Vegas life feels little like you’re actually living in the Southwest, besides the weather. Although, you can pretend you’re far from the Strip as you gaze up at the Eiffel Tower surrounded by Nevada lights,
AT A GLANCE Atlanta is known for its rich history from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement. But richer and tastier is Atlanta’s all-American cuisine, which embodies a true taste of Southern comfort. The nearby Your DeKalb
$1,500,000 to $1,550,000 | Co-op commission 2.5% These new 4,000-plus-square-foot single-family homes have four bedrooms and three and one-half bathrooms. The open floor plans feature gourmet kitchens and great rooms. The bedrooms feature en suite bathrooms. The lower levels