by: John Irwin, Baird & Warner Broker Associate If you are planning on doing home renovations, the Cook County Improvement Exemption allows you to increase the value of your home with up to $75,000 worth of improvements without increasing your property taxes for at least four years. Here's a great Q&A from the
Nowadays there are plenty of ways to go green and conserve energy. Some are low cost and require only a slight adjustment, and others involve lifestyle changes. No matter what you're able to commit to the cause, there's something you can do to help minimize your carbon footprint.
Install New Windows If you don't have double pane energy efficient windows in your home, you are proba...While cozy and homey during the cold weather, a fireplace doesn't always save you energy or money. It can often let warm air to escape from your home, causing energy bills to rise. Have no fear! There are actions you can take to avoid turning your fireplace into a money pt. See below for a checklist of items you should take care of at least once a year.
Before Baird & Warner was known as 'Baird & Warner,' it was Baird & Bradley. This was due to the partnership between founder Lyman Baird and fellow New Haven-ite Francis Bradley. When Bradley joined the firm, the Civil War was at its height, and Chicago was booming.
Mortgage lending was the company's main business, but soon the partners began to manage buildings in order to protec...It may be a bit chillier out there, but now is the time to dig in to all of those fun fall activities. Nothing says Halloween like rustling leaves, apple picking, pumpkin carving and costume fun. Here are some family-friendly Halloween festivals in the Chicagoland area that will get you in the autumnal spirit:
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