Category Archives: Living in Elmhurst

Measurement Gets GBIG Results

At Greenbuild last month in San Francisco the US Green Building Council released GBIG,  the Green Building Information Gateway.  It is elegantly designed and serves an important purpose – it makes information about green buildings easily available. At GBIG you … Continue reading

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Pleased to Partner with Move for Hunger

As you are aware, many people throw out a good deal of “stuff” when they move. Unfortunately a lot of this “stuff” is food that can be delivered to a family in need. That’s why I have teamed up with Move For … Continue reading

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Eat Up, Elmhurst!

Kudos to two great sandwich spots in Elmhurst on Chicago Magazine’s 50 Best Sandwiches list. The Tuscan Chicken from Rosalia’s Deli came in at #40. Zenwich’s Beef Curry sandwich came in at #48. Yum!  A very good showing on a Chicago-centric list.

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Understanding Energy Improvement Options in Elmhurst

The good news is that there are a lot more options for home owners interested in making their homes more energy efficient.  The bad news is that it’s hard to understand who’s behind which programs and the best program for … Continue reading

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2011 Smartest Remodeling Projects in Chicago

The 2011 Cost vs Value Report has some interesting findings specific to Chicago area homes. The Top 10 projects stack up a bit differently than nationally, but are in line with the East North Central Region. In Chicago only one … Continue reading

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Train Traffic in Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a popular suburb because it is easily accessible to all the major expressways and both airports.  We also enjoy frequent Metra service to downtown Chicago. But clients often ask about train traffic in town.  There are two active … Continue reading

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Great Georgian – Walk to Prairie Path!

Check out the great new home I listed today.  It’s a beautiful Georgian in Elmhurst near the Prairie Path.  It’s been extensively updated by the current owners.  Renovation even included a Master Bath addition.  It’s a great find in a wonderful … Continue reading

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More flyers on your door? Info on alternatives to ComEd

CUB, the Citizen’s Utility Board published a great web resource on electrical alternatives to ComEd:  how it works, why there’s so much buzz about it now, what’s green or not green and more.  If you’ve gotten flyers or heard ads … Continue reading

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Illinois Incentive & Rebate Update

Incentives for Illinois homeowners in and around DuPage County who want to make their homes more energy efficient are starting to trickle out slowly.  Here’s the latest on a few promising programs: Pilot test of a tool to help you understand how … Continue reading

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The Color of Home Pricing

Great new chart makes it easy to follow housing price trends in your area.  For example, you can quickly see in Chicago that the housing tax credit last year soften the slow period last year (Oct, Nov, Dec 09).  And … Continue reading

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