Issue 2: March 1 – March 7, 2021
Your Agent for Elgin
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ELGIN MARKET TREND DATA
For the Month of January 2021. READ MORE…
WEEKLY RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET SNAPSHOT
From MRED for March 1. READ MORE…
While you’re here please check out my All About Local page…
ALL ABOUT LOCAL!
EXPLORE ELGIN AREA IS LOOKING FOR ELGIN RESIDENT QUOTES
Spread some positivity about Elgin. Share your quote about Elgin with Explore Elgin Area. READ MORE…(links to a Facebook post)
DOG FOUND BY ELGIN POLICE DEPARTMENT (EPD)
I don’t know if this sweet pup has been reunited with his people yet, but check out EPD’s post. As of March 5. SEE THE POST…
2021 HISTORIC REHAB GRANTS AVAILABLE
Applications Due April 2, 2021. 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…
EXPERIENCE ELGIN
Experience Elgin with the Explore Elgin Area Experience Guide. READ MORE…
GENERAL & USEFUL
LESS EXPENSIVE TO BUY THAN RENT? SOMETIMES…
As with many things in life, the answer depends on many factors. However, in Chicago, it is often true that it’s cheaper to buy than rent. Read more from REALTORS Magazine
SAVE YOUR HOME FROM MELTING SNOW WATER DAMAGE
Several very good tips in this article about how to keep your home free from water damage as the snow melts. Read more from REALTORS Magazine
REPAIRERS OF THE BREACH
America’s history of racist housing policies inflicted staggering losses on Black Americans. Today, REALTORS® are playing a vital role in community efforts to acknowledge and repair the harm. READ MORE FROM REALTOR MAGAZINE
THE JOB MARKET AND RISING INTEREST RATES
READ MORE FROM REALTOR MAGAZINE.
Related: Jobless claims post massive snowstorms…
Thank you for reading!
Your friend and REALTOR,
Kari Christensen
Your agent for Elgin
