With the weather finally warming up in the Chicago area, families everywhere are heading out for some fun. Many people hit the city or the lake shore for a day-vacation with the kids. But what about activities in a quiet, more rural setting? We’re sharing our favorite four local farms for kids that your family can check out for activities beginning mid-summer through late-summer/fall.
As a homeowner, excess condensation can be a cause for real concern for your family and your home. Noticeable condensation on your windows can be traced back to a multitude of issues: old windows insufficient windows with no gas fill mold rotting walls wet spots For window condensation repair, here are some solutions homeowners can utilize no matter the time of year.
Leading any type of meeting can be stressful, but holding a meeting about a topic as close to a person as their home can prove very difficult. Such topics can stir up many different opinions and emotions, and possibly some unruly behavior. Trying to hold a productive HOA meeting can be straining if attendees cause disruptions, go off on tangents, or become very vocal about a particular homeowner issue. This article will help you to run a homeowners’ association meeting and deal with those pesky people.
Hosting an HOA annual meeting is important for two reasons: to approve next year’s budget to elect board members whose chairs will be vacant. Although, getting the community involved can prove to be a difficult task, especially when you’re struggling to meet quorum. Here are three tips for hosting a successful HOA annual meeting. Get your attendance up and become a better association!
From a free zoo in Aurora, IL, to a fun-filled farm, to year-round theater… these are our favorite activities for kids of a variety of ages, and parents too. Plus, these family-friendly attractions in Aurora, Illinois cover indoors, outdoors, history, physical activity, the arts, birthday party options, and more.
With an estimated 2.5 million burglaries every year in the United States and news of child trafficking and other crimes, condo security can be a huge concern. Whether you are just looking for ideas, or a comprehensive condo security strategy to eliminate an issue, these five condo security tips will solve it.
One of the worst things to happen in your home is water damage. Suddenly, your belongings can be wet and ruined, and you’re faced with dipping into your emergency fund. If the damage is extreme, you could even end up without a place to live for a few days. Knowing the cause(s) of water damage in your home can help prevent the issue from occurring in the future.
This article features our three favorite fun Orland Park kid activities. These offer options for a variety of ages, and that parents will enjoy too!
In our second article on indoor humidity, we covered high home humidity and what to do about it. This article is our third and final in the series, digging into low home humidity. If your home has low humidity levels, you may find yourself with dry and itchy skin, or experiencing small electric shocks between you and family members. Humidity levels that are too low can cause damage to your furniture, your home, and your health.
We recently attended the IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) Premier Awards at The Drake in Chicago, IL. We are very proud to announce that two of our very own Hillcrest employees had the distinct honor of receiving IREM’s Chicagoland property management awards. We would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to Ms. Celina M. Bright and Mr. Thomas J. Purrazzo!
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