Assistance in making mortgage payments

Illinois Launches Hardest Hit Program
The new Illinois Hardest Hit program aims to help working Illinois families who are having trouble making mortgage payments due to unemployment or under-employment stay in their homes. The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Treasury to offer temporary mortgage payment assistance. Qualified homeowners can receive up to $25,000 over 18 months as a 10-year loan to keep mortgages current and make ongoing payments, including fees and penalties. Go to http://lyris.illinoisrealtor.org/t/334220/16491058/3867/0/ to learn more.

Chicago Videos 2011 and 1948

Thanks to this blogger for creating a link to two wonderful films of our City.    Check them out.

http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-ground-up/2011/09/chicago-then-now-two-short-videos/

Spaces - Real estate transaction contingency 1

One of the common contingencies to an offer to purchase a property is for an inspection.  This is generally done by a licensed inspector hired by the buyer to take a more detailed look at the property.  The inspector spends time testing the mechanical aspects of the property and looking for any safety or heath defects that should be addressed before changing ownership of the property.

Garfield Conservatory races against the weather to protect historic plants

All of us gardeners are mourning the plants we lost in our own gardens this year during the hail storm... The damage to the Conservatory is so much more severe. I'm sure it will be fabulous again one day...

Garfield Conservatory races against the weather to protect historic plants

Rahm Emanuel announces $20 million loan pool to target foreclosures - Chicago Sun-Times

Rahm Emanuel announces $20 million loan pool to target foreclosures - Chicago Sun-Times

This funding could be a real advantage to some of these great neighborhoods. I'll try to get more details on the ordinance and the qualification details, and post them here as well

Bucktown's six corners sees burst of development | News | Crain's Chicago Business

Bucktown's six corners sees burst of development News Crain's Chicago Business

What Groupon knows about its subscribers | Consumer | Crain's Chicago Business

What Groupon knows about its subscribers Consumer Crain's Chicago Business

The above article alerts us to the good and the bad abilities of our SmartPhones. Is a great local deal the trade you are willing to make for information about where you are and where you have been?