1031 EXCHANGES
http://www.realtor.org/library/library/fg408
Defer capital gains taxes on the exchange of like-kind properties.
ARCHITECHTUAL BLUEPRINTS
www.Homeplans.com
Homeplans.com, sells thousands of readymade blueprints, each $1,000 or less. Search by style, square footage or number of rooms. You can even customize a plan using the in-house design team; it'll cost extra but may still save you in the long run.
ATTORNEY INFO / BEST HOURLY RATE
www.Real-estate-law.freeadvice.com
With entries on easements, mortgages and more, the real estate law section of FreeAdvice.com covers common issues that buyers, sellers and owners face: Should I sign a letter of intent? What kind of taxes am I subject to on my home? Should I put my kids on the deed? Lawyers write the entries and, as is legally prudent, they steer clear of specifics that vary from state to state.
CITY OF CHICAGO
Chicago Park District
Department of Zoning
Chicago Vehicle Stickers
Residential Permit Parking
Department of Building
CLOSET COMPANIES
Crooked Oak Closets
Closet Works
CREDIT REPORTS
Annual Credit Report
EquiFax
Experian
Trans Union
GREEN – ENVIRONMENTALLY FRENDLY
Building Green
Chicago Center for Green Technology
Energy Star
Green Building Resource Guide
Green Home Guide
U.S. Green Building Council
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE INFORMATION
Insurance Information Institute
Insurelane Finding Illinois Insurance
ALL STATE
Two-thirds of homeowners don't have the insurance coverage they need. Don't be one of them. Log on to the Insurance Information Institute's website, which explains different policies and helps you figure out which are right for you. Use the free home inventory software to assess the value of your belongings - and to create a record in case you ever need to file a claim. You can't get a quote here, but you can find an agent.
HOMES - SEARCH ONLINE
Email your Realtor®. Have Elizabeth Boundas set you up in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) to automatically receive property listings for a designated area and price range. Be as specific as you like.
Realtor.com The biggest online listing service, this site has more than 2.5 million homes for sale or rent across the country.
HomePages.com Enter an address, and the site loads aerial maps with retailers, restaurants, schools and other landmarks plotted.
HOME WARRATY INFORMATION
Home Warranty of America
American Home Warranty Company
HOME INSPECTION COMPANIES
Land America Property Inspection Services
Kerfin Inspections
Windy City Home Inspection, Inc.
**A home inspection may or may not include the following inspections or testing. It is recommended that you review your contract with your company to determine what additional services (if any) were performed.
RADON
EPA: Information on asbestos, clean-up, Lead, Mold, etc.
Consumer Safety & Recalls
Polybutylene Plumbing In Homes
Federal Pacific Panels: Debate waiting to be ended
HOME ESTIMATE OF VALUE
www.Zillow.com
Your real estate agent should be able to provide you with the most accurate and refined information however if you want to get started on your own this is a great place to begin.
HOME PRICE COMPARISON INDEX
http://hpci.coldwellbanker.com/
MAPS OF CHICAGO/TRAIN
Map of Chicago Neighborhoods
Transit Chicago
City of Chicago
Metra
Rand McNally
Maps On US
MapQuest
MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
www.Mortgage-calc.com
http://www.rubloff.com/buy_a_home/mortgage_calculator/
MORTGAGE HOME/ LOAN
Bank Rate
Lending Tree
Guaranteed Rate Call Chris Woods (773) 329-7970
National City Mortgage Call Dave Servatius (773) 744-1990
Pro Mortgage Partners Call Melina Mann (708) 254-4742
MOVING COMPANIES AND TRUCK RENTALS
Mini Moves
Golan’s Moving and Storage
Midwest Moving and Storage
Penske Truck Rental
Ryder Truck Rental
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FLOOR PLANS
VHT
Just Floor Plans
Best Floor Plans
RENOVATING AND REPAIRS
www.DoItYourself.com
www.LetsRenovate.com
www.handymanmatters.com
RENT YOUR HOME
Craigslist
Chicago Reader
RENTER FOR YOUR BEACH HOUSE
www.CyberRentals.com
At $158 a year, this site isn't the cheapest way to find paying guests. But its easy interface for renters makes it a good investment for vacationhome landlords. Listings, organized by region, feature descriptions and photos. And unlike on other sites, renters can search by availability, which gives them - and you - a better chance of finding a match.
RENT A FULLY-FURNISHED PLACE
Hotel AKA
Bridge Street
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Chicago Public Schools
School boundary and school location information
See which schools make the grade
SHOWING SERVICES
http://ww2.showings.com/login.cfm?city=CHIC
When there is a showing who calls you / who do you call? Streamline all the phone calls and questions with Central Showing Service.
TAX INFO
Cook County Assessor
Cook County Treasurer
State of Illinois
IRS
UTILITY COMPANIES AND HOME SERVICES
US Postal Service
RCN (Phone internet cable)
Peoples Energy
Department of Water
ComEd
Comcast
AT&T |
