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The Home Builders Association of Greater Fox Valley has been seeing record attendance at each of it's General Membership Meetings, and a sharp increase in membership applications.
This past Thursday night over 94 People attended an informational and networking meeting held at Parksite in Batavia Illinois, and Sponsored by Alexander Lumber, the content was about a new IECC Energy Code law that is in effect for all homes built throughout the state of Illinois.
Builders from as far as Ogle County came out to attend the meeting whose speakers were Barb Dettmer Code Specialist, Craig Schneider Architect, and Lantz Rakow Insulation Contractor.
The HBAGFV is seeing a strong bounce in membership and attendance at our meetings due to the strong and pertinent content of our programs combined with having the lowest cost of Membership throughout the State of Illinois! With hard times, we refocused the Association's goals and have kept pricing at only $10 a meeting per member, and $499, with a possible $50 rebate additionally added when pairing a renewed member with an new member.
"Our members are getting outstanding services, including legislative representation and support, as well as membership in the Home Builders Association of Illinois, and the National Association of Home Builders", says President of HBAGFV, John Hall Jr. of John Hall Homes in St. Charles.
"With the current pressures of Mandatory Fire Sprinklers facing multiple communities, and other economic pressures constantly bombarding our Industry, we need to be a strong voice of one" Says Hall.
 Josh and I, and the rest of the Hall Family are proud founders of the Home Builders Association of Greater Fox Valley's Chapter of Operation Finally Home, a selfless group comprised of home builders, remodelers, trade partners, suppliers, and private citizens that provide free homes to our wounded Iraqi and Afaghanistan War soldier Heroes.
Dan Wallrath, Founder of Operation Finally Home from The Bay Area Builder's Association in Texas was just named a CNN Hero.
Our wonderful John Hall Homes team of professionals have promised to build the first National Home for Operation Finally Home, and the Home Builders Association of Greater Fox Valley is going to join us by building or remodeling one as well!
We are currently working with the City of St. Charles to free up a piece of property we own, so that we can Donate it and the complete home to one of our heroes.
Please check out this heartwarming video about Dan and our cause.
Here is another Video about the most deserving recipient of that home.
Please feel free to learn more about John Hall Homes, by visiting us here. Posted 3/13/2010 by Joseph Askins
Can't keep up with YoChicago throughout the week? Here are some stories you may have missed:
The Glens of Connemara captures buyers' attention with a mix of modern luxuries and Lemont charm. From little league parades to its Tuesday farmers market, Lemont boasts all the characteristics of small-town charm, a primary reason the southwest suburban community entertains generation after generation as well as a surplus of new residents.
With roots dating to the mid-1800s, Lemont which is about 30 minutes from Chicago's downtown, has evolved into one of the Southland's quiet gems. Though the town's population has sprouted in recent years, Lemont maintains its cozy feel amid rolling terrain and winding waterways.
Against the backdrop of this Rockwell-esque portrait sits The Glens of Connemara, a collection of 20 luxury estates from Castletown Homes, one of the Southland's most reputable names over the last four decades.
Lemont still has an old town, historic feel despite being right in the middle of the Southland's growth," said Castletown Homes sales manager Ann Bell, herself a Lemont resident for the last dozen years. "The Glens of Connemara gives people high-end executive living in this charming, family-friendly town."
The Glens of Connemara's single-family luxury homes reach up to 4,000 square feet. Starting at $479,000, buyers select from one of four four-bedroom / 2.5-bath homes, each of which includes a first-floor study and three-car garage. All Castletown-built homes feature elegant touches, such as oak flooring, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a masonry fireplace to go along with brick-and-stone exterior construction.
Many of the home lots in The Glens of Connemara border golf course property, parkland, cul-de-sacs, or Ludwig's Farm, providing homeowners scenic views, safety, and privacy.
"We're getting interest from all types of residents, all of them attracted to Castletown's reputation for building a quality home, the value we consistently provide, and the character of Lemont," Bell said.
The Glens of Connemara is quickly accessible by Route 83, I-55, or a pair of I-355 exits (127th Street or Archer Avenue). The community is located on 131st Street just west of Bell Road. The Castletown Homes' sales office and model homes are open from noon to 4 p.m. daily, or by appointment.
Please visit www.CastletownHomes.com or call 630-257-2600 for additional information.
Looking for a high-rise home in Lincoln Park, but you're not sure where to look? Coldwell Banker agent Lino Darchun is a Lincoln Park expert, and when it comes to the neighborhood's tower's, he's one choosy cat. In this video, the first of two about Lincoln Park high-rises, Lino names four buildings that he would recommend to buyers. Posted 3/12/2010 by Joseph Askins
Grab some hors d'oeuvres and a glass of wine and follow me through two three-bedroom condos at Belgravia Group's 600 Lake Shore Drive. Last week I attended a brokers open house at the double-tower development to see its brand new model -- an 11-tier home, which can range from $1.24 million to $1.4 million -- and an existing 12-tier model, a floor plan that can cost as much as $1.9 million.
Both homes have great views of the lake and Navy Pier immediately to the east, and as you'll see from the first half of this video, they can hold a lot of guests should you decide to throw your own cocktail party. Posted 3/12/2010 by Joseph Askins
Every Friday we record the number of condos, townhomes, and single-families listed for rent in 14 Chicago ZIP codes. This week I thought I'd give one of those ZIPs a closer look.
The 60622 ZIP code comprises all of Wicker Park and the East Village, Bucktown east of Damen Avenue, Humboldt Park east of Kedzie Avenue, and Ukrainian Village down to Chicago Avenue. As of this morning, there were 118 homes listed for rent in this area, down 28 percent from the weekend after Thanksgiving. (By comparison, there are 804 condos, townhomes, and single-families listed for sale in 60622.)
The high, median, and low price points for 60622 rentals are:
- High: 1921 N Honore St, a 5,500 square-foot four-bedroom / 4.5-bath single-family home listed at $6,250 a month. Features Wolf, Viking, and Sub-Zero appliances, walk-in pantry, Brazilian cherry floors, 1,000-bottle wine room, rooftop deck, separate deck off the master bedroom, front and side gardens, and a 3.5-car attached garage. The home is also available to purchase for $2 million.
- Median: 1632 N Wolcott Ave #3, a 1,600 square-foot three-bedroom / one-bath home listed at $1,750 a month. Features a living room with bay windows, dining room with built-in hutch, in-unit laundry, enclosed porch, and hardwood floors.
- Low: 1228 N Maplewood Ave #1F, a two-bedroom / one-bath listed at $650 a month. Features coin laundry on-site.
Matt Garrison's ShoreShark.com tracks price reductions, short sales, and foreclosures in eight northern suburbs: Deerfield, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Lake Forest, Wilmette, and Winnetka.
The five listings below represent the largest overall price reductions for single-family homes in Winnetka. Click on each address to learn more about the property.
Market fundamentals definitely indicate that now is a great time to buy a home - prices are down, interest rates are at historically low levels, substantial tax credits are now available, and there are a variety of maintenance-free new homes to choose from.
Buyers can gain the extra confidence needed for buying a new home in today's economy by purchasing their new home from a builder they can trust. Donven Homes has a solid reputation for being a leader in luxury home building. They are known for their distinctive architectural designs, spacious floor plans, high-quality construction, use of energy efficient products, and high customer satisfaction.
"Homebuyers have this unique opportunity to get amazing bargains on their new home, low mortgage rates, and now stabilized prices for their existing home," said Don Stevens, president of Donven Homes. "We want our customers to know that we aren't going to rush them into moving. We want them to get the upscale maintenance free new home they want, while locking in today's low prices now, and then allow them time to sell their home and prepare for their move later this year."
Ashbury Woods and Woodglen are not ordinary subdivision communities. The beautiful, well-priced residences are nestled in wooded locations with beautiful landscaping, upscale designer features, high-end materials and construction, and the customer-service homebuyers expect from Donven Homes.
Both communities offer homeowners close proximity to shopping, dining, golf courses, the I-55 and I-355 expressways, including the new interchange on 127th Street, and a Metra train station in downtown Lemont.
Ashbury Woods pricing is in the low $400s. The sales center is located on 127th Street, 1/2 mile east of Lemont Road (State Street) or 1 mile west of Archer Avenue (Route 171) and is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 630-243-1110.
The Woodglen community is priced from the mid-$400s. The sales center is located on First Street and McCarthy Road (123rd Street) 1 mile west of Archer Avenue (Route 171), 2 miles from the new I-355 interchange on 127th Street. It's ppen from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 630-243-1818.
More information about all of Donven's communities, including floor plans, can be found at www.DonvenHomes.com.
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