February 22 – 28, 2021
NEED WORK?
Downtown Elgin is looking for a Farmers’ Market Manager. READ MORE…
ELGIN MARKET TREND DATA
For the Month of January 2021. READ MORE…
ALL ABOUT LOCAL!
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES
Goals this week included creating an email list and sending my first email blast. Goal met! READ MORE…
2021 HISTORIC REHAB GRANTS AVAILABLE
Applications Due April 2, 2021. READ MORE…
MAYOR’S AWARDS FOR PRESERVATION
Although nominations were due on February 26, learn more now and be ready for next year’s submission. READ MORE…
BACKING HISTORIC RESTAURANTS–NOMINATIONS DUE MARCH 9
Looking for a meaningful way to support the historic local eateries you love? Take it beyond takeout and nominate it for a Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant from American Express. READ MORE…
FAITH IN FOOD HALLS
I was excited about this BISNOW article because downtown Elgin is home to a new food hall: Dream Hall at 51. Check out Dream Hall at 51 when you’re in downtown Elgin next. READ MORE FROM BISNOW ABOUT THE FOOD HALL TREND…
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FROM THE COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
Important information released this week. I posted a PDF of the email I received to my website. READ MORE…
GENERAL & USEFUL
FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS SHOCKED AT WHAT THEY CAN AFFORD
Read more from REALTORS Magazine
HELPING CLIENTS AND AGENTS IN A LOW INVENTORY MARKET
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A BIT OF HUMOR FROM REALTOR.COM
Best home listing description EVER…MUST-READ…
WEBINAR ON EVICTION MORATORIUM AND FOREBANCE
I attended a webinar hosted by REALTOR Association of Fox Valley. Useful information for both landlords and renters. VIEW IT HERE…
WHICH IS CHEAPER: BUYING AN EXISTING HOME OR BUILDING NEW?
Read more from REALTORS Magazine.
Thank you for reading!
Your friend and REALTOR,
Kari Christensen
