Archive for October, 2007

Top Relocation Question Of The Week: Why Are There So Many Detached Garages In Hinsdale IL?

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

The near western suburban area (Hinsdale, Western Springs, Clarendon Hills) tends to be very popular with those who relocate here by way of the employee relocation process. Many of these ... Read more..

The Greater Chicago New Construction Market Report

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

For the week ending October 28, 2007, the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago reports from the 247 participating new construction projects in the metropolitan area. Here is a summary ... Read more..

Relocating To Chicago? Don’t Overemphasize School Test Scores

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

When moving to a new area (particularly across state or country borders), one of a buyer's most significant concerns is the quality and reputation of an area's school system. This ... Read more..

Another Reason To Move To Chicago

Monday, October 29th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Recently, I had written the Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Accept A Job Transfer To Chicago. Now, there's an eleventh reason. If it's good enough for just published Conde ... Read more..

Relocating To Chicago?

Saturday, October 27th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

1. Schools are awesome. Everyone in every neighborhood thinks that they have great schools. We actually do. Check for yourself. Illinois State Board Of Education ISAT scores. 2. Access to ... Read more..

How To Appeal Your Real Estate Tax In Illinois

Friday, October 26th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Essentially, there are two basic methods for successfully appealing your real estate taxes sin Illinois. My professional experience is these processes is primarily focused in Cook County and Du Page ... Read more..

What’s Going On In The Upper Bracket Real Estate Price Range?

Thursday, October 25th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Recently, I had been interviewed by a Reuters News Service reporter, Nick Carey, who had an interest in the state of the market relative to the upper bracket price range. ... Read more..

The Village Of Hinsdale Likes Porches So Much, Hinsdale Has Modified The Zoning Code To Promote Their Construction

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Everyone who has ever built a house thinks that they have experienced oppressive zoning rules until they build in Hinsdale IL. The code reads like the Encyclopedia Britannica and it's ... Read more..

Moving Tip: Change Your Address Online

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Given that the residents of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Western Springs enjoy having our mail  delivered to our front door, we tend not to engage in as much Post office ... Read more..

Don’t Let Identity Theft Destroy Your Opportunity To Buy A House

Sunday, October 21st, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

I've just finished reading a book call Stealing Your Life by Frank Abagnale. If you recall, Frank is the former scam artist on whose life the movie Catch Me If ... Read more..