Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Chicago and Museum Park have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Area Information | |
| Coldwell Banker Connect - Connect all your utilities online | |
| Comprehensive Metro Chicago Community Links - Local Attractions, recreation, transportation, community profiles. | |
| Chicago Neighborhood & City Guide - Chicago city guide. Maps, restaurants, neighborhood info, education, city resources, demographics. | |
| City of Chicago Official Web Site - City of Chicago Web Site | |
| Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce - Business organization dedicated to helping chicagoland members businesses grow. | |
| Edgewater Chamber of Commerce - Local information from the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce. Located on Chicago's far north side | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Chicago Tribune - Online edition of the Chicago Tribune | |
| Chicago Activities | |
| Chicago Metro Mix - Find locale hot spots. Dining, theatre, events, night life & more. | |
| The Field Museum - Museum of Natural History | |
| Chicago Cubs - Official Web Site for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Chicago White Sox - Official Web Site for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Chicago Bulls - Official Web Site for the Chicago Bulls | |
| Adler Planetarium - Official Website for the Chicago Adler Planetarium | |
| Chicago Bears - The official web site for the Chicago Bears | |
| Museum of Science & Industry - Official website for the Chicago Museum Of Science & Industry. | |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago - Official website for the Chicago Art Institute. | |
| The Magnificent Mile - The Magnigicent Mile in Chicago, one of the greatest avenues in the World. | |
| Mortgage | |
| Bank Of America Home Loans - Preferred Lender of the Moser Group. Thomas M. Tinucci has years of lending experience. Professional, reliable service. Thomas M. Tinucci 773-294-0228 thomas.tinucci@bankofamerica.com | |
| How Not To Use Your Home Equity - Home Equity is not your savings account. How to use your equity. | |
| Lock In Mortgage Rates Before It's Too Late - Rates may be historically low, but how do Lender's determine what rate you get? | |
| Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more. | |
| Mortgage Rates May Fall To Lowest Level Since WWII - Fed purchases may drive mortgage rates to lowest level since WWII. Rates on a 30 year may fall to as low as 4.5%. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Buyer & Seller News | |
| Housing Market Facts by the National Association of Realtors - Learn about the benefits of owning a home from by the National Association of Realtors. | |
| Pricing your home - Selling your home? Make sure the price is right. | |
| Remodeling Payoff - 2005 cost vs. payoff report | |
| Buying vs. Renting - There are many advantages to buying a home versus renting one. | |
| Defend Against Identity Theft - Consumers should defend against identity theft as soon as they suspect a problem. | |
| Detect Identity Theft - Consumers can detect suspicious activity by routinely monitoring their financial acounts. | |
| Deter Identity Theft - Consumers can deter identity theft by safegaurding their personal information. | |
| Facts Regarding the 2009 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Fact Sheet. | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Video Library | |
| Videos to assist in the sale or purchase of your home - Looking for ways to help your home sell faster? Finding your dream home? Find videos to assist your home buying or selling process. | |
| Seller Information | |
| 4 Minor Improvements That Bring Big Results - 4 Easy steps to improve your home before sale. | |
| Title Search Can Prevent Last Minute Delay - Pulling title prior to listing a home for sale can prevent last minute delays at closing. | |
| Local Real Estate News | |
| Baby Boomers - Baby Boomer survey show big appetite for Real Estate | |
| Home Equity Loan VS. Line of Credit - There are two types of home equity loans: Term, or Closed End & Lines of Credit. | |
| How To Avoid Foreclosure - Foreclosures are expected to rise in 2009. Here are some foreclosure resources that can help people you know who are at risk. | |
| HUD Guide To Avoiding Foreclosure - Whether your in foreclosure now or facing it, here are some tips from HUD | |
| Home Improvement | |
| Home Improvement - LCM Home Improvement - Reliable home improvement service. Call Chris Gibson at 773-896-8165 | |
| Home Depot - Home Improvement Store | |
| Lowe's - Home Improvement Store | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Chicago Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Top Ten 2008 Tax Tips - The IRS presents the Top Ten Tax Tips for 2008. | |
