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Incurring structural damage to its foundation is one of the worst things that can happen to a home short of a natural disaster. A severely damaged foundation will impact the stability of the entire structure and can require extensive repairs, not just to the foundation but to the entire house...
St. Charles IL is, in many ways, unique among Chicago suburbs. It has a long history, dating back to the 1830’s, yet large parts of the city’s residential and commercial areas are very new. Unlike most local suburbs (and suburbs throughout the country) St. Charles grew slowly and steadily, adding...
These days, there are so many real estate reality shows on TV that even high-rise condo residents are familiar with the term “curb appeal.” For those who may spend their leisure time reading great books and taking part in sparkling conversation, “curb appeal” refers to features on the outside of...
Niles, IL is everything a proper suburb of a large city should be. The village’s population of more than 29,000 enjoys quiet neighborhoods, good schools and easy access to other parts of the Chicago area. Niles has long been a commercial center with thriving shopping districts spread along Golf...
When structural foundation damage happens to a Chicago home, the ramifications are serious; in fact, the stability of the home’s entire structure can be placed in jeopardy, depending on the extent and type of damage. Structural damage usually isn’t a one-time event, either. Once it starts, it continues to get...
Elmhurst, IL, in Chicago’s near west suburbs, is today the home of 44,000 residents. Not many of them are well-known but, over the years Elmhurst has been home to a variety of notables, including poet Carl Sandburg, four-time presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs and, of course, the Keebler Elves. Sandburg...
There’s a legitimate sense of history in Winnetka, IL. The North Shore village dates back to 1836 when the first homes were built and the first commercial establishment opened to serve travelers on the Green Bay Trail. The railroad came along about two decades later and brought more settlers...
OK, we’ve all heard the jokes about Chicago weather: “If you don’t like the weather, just wait 30 minutes.” “Chicago: Nine months of winter and three months of rough sledding.” “Four seasons in Chicago – Almost Winter, Winter, Still Winter and Road Construction” Jokes aside, Chicago weather can be pretty unpredictable, thanks in...
Homes in the Chicago area are prone to structural foundation damage and, when it happens, it ranges from minor to so serious that it threatens the structure of the home itself. Of course, even the worst foundation damage can usually be repaired but, just as damage occurs in varying degrees...
Oak Lawn got its real start in 1909 when it was first incorporated but its history stretches back to mid-19th Century when Black Oak Grove Road, now 95th Street, was built and opened access to the area. The town grew steadily and enjoyed a jump in population growth during...
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