The Oak Park area is seeing an upswing in the market for homes designed by famous architects, as indicated by the speedy sale of a recent Baird & Warner listing. Steve Scheuring, a broker associate at the Baird & Warner Oak Park office, sold one of Frank Lloyd Wright's "bootleg" homes in just two months. The Oak Park Wednesday Journal recently wrot...
Has your garage become a dumping ground for summer's toys and tools? Start the winter off on the right foot by sorting through and organizing all of the stuff you've accumulated in the warmer months. Going through all of the things you've stored is a great incentive to completely empty your garage and scrub the walls and floor (and you might find it easier to go through everything when it's out o...
The cold weather is on its way, and there are a few things that are important to keep in mind to prepare yourself and your wallet for the temperatures ahead. Furnace Replacement If your furnace is over 12 years old, consider hiring a professional to come and check it out. He will be able to assess it for energy efficiency, potential future maintenance, and any problems it may hav...
Your local real estate market could be influenced by a surprising factor: international hot spots of conflict and instability. Though the U.S. market has experienced a steady increase in sales to foreign buyers over the last few years, political conflicts and unreliable markets in other countries have encouraged even more overseas investors to funnel money into local real estate. Despite the fact...
One of the most common causes of house fires is electrical wiring. Old electrical systems are more likely than new systems to have faults that cause sparks and flames. Keep your home and your family safe by checking your electrical system to see if you should do any of the following. Replace wire insulation. Old houses often have wiring that uses cloth insulation, which can becom...
