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Melanie

HOA Security

Condo Security: Protecting Residents And Property

Condo security is a top priority for both residents and condo associations. With a more secure environment, residents can feel more at ease in their own community. Moreover, condo associations can build trust and ensure peace of mind.   The Importance of Condo Security Condo associations have more unique challenges than their single-family home counterparts. This is because, in condo communities, residents live close together and use common spaces daily. There are also more shared areas within the premises. These…
Melanie
April 21, 2018
HOA Water Damage

5 Most Common Causes of Water Damage in Townhomes

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. (more…)
Melanie
April 14, 2018
Home Maintenance

Why Is Humidity Low In My House? Can I Fix It?

Why is the humidity so low in my house? 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.   What Does Low Humidity Mean? High humidity means there is excess moisture in the air. Low humidity is the opposite of that. It is when there is…
Melanie
March 27, 2018
News

Hillcrest Excels at Chicago’s 2018 IREM Premier Awards

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! (more…)
Melanie
March 5, 2018
HOA Maintenance

How to Perform Emergency Ice Dam Removal and Costs to Get Help

Have you noticed hanging icicles and extra ice build up developing near the edge of your home? Unfortunately, these may be signs of an ice dam forming. Prolonging the removal of an ice dam can cause problems with your roof shingles, house structure, insulation, and even your health. In this article, we address how to remove an ice dam quickly, and ice dam removal costs. (more…)
Melanie
February 23, 2018
News

What to Expect with a National Management Company Merger

We have seen a lot of changes in Illinois property management as smaller, local management companies get purchased by, or merge with, national management companies. This happened again most recently with another Chicagoland property management company in the south suburbs. It’s important to know what you can expect if your current smaller, local property management company has merged with a national management company. (more…)
Melanie
February 7, 2018