Open houses are stressful: rooms need to look like a magazine and smell like fresh laundry, but appear approachable enough not to scare off prospective buyers. Forget old tales about cinnamon sticks in the oven and try out these fresh tricks from some of Chicago’s most successful real estate professionals. Alan Berlow, Coldwell Banker Get […]
On Saturday, August 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake County Haven in Libertyville will open its doors to the community to introduce and educate local families about homelessness in Lake County. Attendees will be able to walk through the shelter and see where the women and children supported by Lake County Haven live […]
Curious? In the market? This weekend is the time to ogle some real estate. It’s National Open House Weekend, June 2-3. Put on your walking shoes and take a look, as realtors in neighborhoods all over the North Shore will be holding open houses. Need ideas on what kind of house suits your family? […]
Good News Partners (GNP), a faith based community organization, will now provide affordable housing for an additional 27 families in Rogers Park. “For families crammed into a single room occupancy units or in shelters, this building secures, long term, another step from homelessness to home ownership” says Ronn Frantz, executive director of GNP. On average, […]
Haven Youth Services has moved to a new location in Wilmette. After a recent flood, Haven was forced to move into temporary offices. Subsequently, Haven found a new place to call home. From left: Connie Berman, board member, Betsy fitzgerald, board member, Stuart Kraus Kopf, Haven board President, Dee-dee Block, Executive Director of Haven, […]
