240Garfield Ridge Blogshttp://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Illinois/Cook-County/Chicago/Garfield-Ridge.aspxhttp://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpghttp://homes.point2.com/2009-12-04T11:15:00-06:00Take your pick - Friday, December 4 th 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m: it's the 14 th annual Southport Holiday Stroll at Southport and Belmont Avenues. Participating shops will offer discounts, special events and refreshments. Click here for a list of the participating ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/12/4/this-weekend-in-chicago-pulling-out-all-the-stops-for-the-holidays.aspx2009-12-04T11:15:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/12/4/this-weekend-in-chicago-pulling-out-all-the-stops-for-the-holidays.aspxThis Weekend in Chicago!THE CHICAGO IL REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! Hey, you dogs! Back from my Annual Thanksgiving Hiatus - and shocked by what I saw in the papers when I returned. Here in Chicago, some City Aldermen ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/12/3/lil-buddy-s-blog-chicago-proposal-to-limit-city-households-to-five-dogs-is-tabled.aspx2009-12-03T23:19:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/12/3/lil-buddy-s-blog-chicago-proposal-to-limit-city-households-to-five-dogs-is-tabled.aspxLil' Buddy's BlogNORWOOD PARK The holidays are in full swing and Norwood Park Historical Society is definitely celebrating. Starting tomorrow, you can attend Victoria's 21 st Annual Holiday Boutique & Café . There will be plenty of fabulous items to choose ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/12/2/chicago-neighborhood-news-norwood-park-lincoln-park-west-loop-gold-coast-naperville.aspx2009-12-02T14:31:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/12/2/chicago-neighborhood-news-norwood-park-lincoln-park-west-loop-gold-coast-naperville.aspxChicago Neighborhood News!These heaters can do wonders to take the chill out of a room, or even warm entire spaces of your home. But choosing the right one for you and using it safely should be top priority. According to the Consumer Products Safety Council , portable heaters cause ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/12/1/kathy-s-home-garden-tips-portable-heater-safety.aspx2009-12-01T07:33:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/12/1/kathy-s-home-garden-tips-portable-heater-safety.aspxKathy's "Home & Garden" Tips!We all have a password for various protected internet/computer accounts. A password is a set of characters, in a specific sequence and case sensitive. Together with the unique user name or ID, the password confirms that the user or person trying to access ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/30/technology-tips-choosing-the-best-password-for-your-information.aspx2009-11-30T12:12:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/30/technology-tips-choosing-the-best-password-for-your-information.aspxTech Tips!Now that we're overstuffed with lots of good eats from Thanksgiving and Black Friday is just a faded memory, if you have any energy left, there's an abundance of Christmas events to choose from to get into the Holiday spirit. Missed those bargains ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/27/this-weekend-in-chicago-get-into-the-holiday-spirit.aspx2009-11-27T19:08:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/27/this-weekend-in-chicago-get-into-the-holiday-spirit.aspxThis Weekend in Chicago!As people get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving and Black Friday, let's not forget that tonight is being touted as Black Wednesday. There are so many things to do throughout the city of Chicago and especially in our favorite neighborhoods. And don't ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/25/chicago-neighborhood-news-portage-park-lincoln-park-loop-lincoln-square-evanston.aspx2009-11-25T12:09:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/25/chicago-neighborhood-news-portage-park-lincoln-park-loop-lincoln-square-evanston.aspxChicago Neighborhood News!The holidays have officially arrived. Here are some tips to make your celebration more enjoyable and hopefully less stressful. First thing to remember, relax ! Chances are your guests are going to be mostly family so if you mess up they are usually forgiving. ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/24/kathy-s-home-garden-tips-thanksgiving-tips.aspx2009-11-24T10:57:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/24/kathy-s-home-garden-tips-thanksgiving-tips.aspxKathy's "Home & Garden" Tips!Good Morning! New FHA Financing Rules for Condominiums might make it easier for many buyers with low down payments. These rules now increase the permitted number of FHA-Financed Condos within a qualifying complex , and allow units to sell before the building ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/23/chicago-il-real-estate-stats-pack-november-23-2009.aspx2009-11-23T06:48:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/23/chicago-il-real-estate-stats-pack-november-23-2009.aspxChicago IL Real Estate Stats Pack!There are many manufacturers of residential solar power kits for people who want to lower their energy bills. You can peruse the websites for these brands to see who has the best prices. But, before you do that know what type of residential solar system ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/23/technology-tips-residential-solar-systems.aspx2009-11-23T01:45:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/23/technology-tips-residential-solar-systems.aspxTech Tips!MANY FHA NEW RULES DELAYED, BUT THOSE IMPLEMENTED EARLY COULD MAKE CONDO FINANCING EASIER NOW! It wasn't all that long ago that Condo Buyers here in Chicago, and across the U.S., had many financing options available. As recently as a couple of years ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/22/new-fha-condo-rules-will-they-stimulate-sales-of-condos-in-chicago-elsewhere.aspx2009-11-22T21:41:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/22/new-fha-condo-rules-will-they-stimulate-sales-of-condos-in-chicago-elsewhere.aspxChicago Real Estate News Alert!THE CHICAGO IL REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! Hey, hey you dogs! Sorry for the delayed post this week - things seemed to get too carried away in my Posting Pen this week. But I'm back, and ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/21/lil-buddy-s-blog-oprah-to-leave-what-will-it-mean-to-chicago-when-or-if-she-does.aspx2009-11-21T21:52:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/21/lil-buddy-s-blog-oprah-to-leave-what-will-it-mean-to-chicago-when-or-if-she-does.aspxLil' Buddy's BlogGood Morning! Despite the fact that Mortgage Interest Rates are near historic lows, applications for new home loans are falling - 11.7% seasonally adjusted during the first week in November, versus the prior week. At the same time, however, mortgage re-financing, ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/21/chicago-il-real-estate-stats-pack-november-16-2009.aspx2009-11-21T19:29:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/21/chicago-il-real-estate-stats-pack-november-16-2009.aspxChicago IL Real Estate Stats Pack!FINE IN CHICAGO FOR UNLICENSED DRIVERS - $500! Folks, it seems pretty obvious that if you want drive an automobile - anywhere - you better have a valid Driver's License. Duhhhhh! But here, in Chicago , as reported in the Chicago Tribune by John Byrne, ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/21/in-chicago-if-you-wanna-drive-you-gotta-have-a-driver-s-license-or-it-will-cost-you-plenty.aspx2009-11-21T18:59:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/21/in-chicago-if-you-wanna-drive-you-gotta-have-a-driver-s-license-or-it-will-cost-you-plenty.aspxChicago Neighborhood News!NEW LOAN VOLUME TRENDS TO LOWEST LEVEL SINCE 2000, DESPITE MORTGAGE RATES BELOW 5%! Years ago - many years ago - say, back in the early 1990's , Real Estate Prognosticators predicted a surge in homebuying interest if only mortgage rates fell. They ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/21/mortgage-rates-near-historic-lows-but-applications-for-new-home-loans-fall-to-nine-year-low.aspx2009-11-21T18:34:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/21/mortgage-rates-near-historic-lows-but-applications-for-new-home-loans-fall-to-nine-year-low.aspxChicago Real Estate News Alert!FED $6,500 TAX CREDIT APPLIES TO MANY - BUT NOT ALL - VETERAN HOMEOWNERS! In the flood of news recently to extend the very popular First Time Homebuyer's Tax Credit - which offered up to an $8,000 IRS Check to many first time homebuyers beginning last ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/21/already-own-your-home-wanna-buy-a-new-one-the-new-fed-existing-home-owners-credit-could-provide-a-little-spark-for-you.aspx2009-11-21T17:52:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/21/already-own-your-home-wanna-buy-a-new-one-the-new-fed-existing-home-owners-credit-could-provide-a-little-spark-for-you.aspxChicago Real Estate News Alert!Chicago will be ringing in the start of the Holiday season this Saturday with the 18 th Annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and Wacker Drive. If you have never attended this event before, it's a full day of ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/20/this-weekend-in-chicago-we-re-ringing-in-the-holidays-finally.aspx2009-11-20T11:32:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/20/this-weekend-in-chicago-we-re-ringing-in-the-holidays-finally.aspxThis Weekend in Chicago!Home sales will increase 15 percent and real estate professionals' income will go up 20 percent next year, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicted in his residential economic update. Read more >http://www.krain-chicago.com/blogs/krain_-_commercial_and_residential_real_estate/archive/2009/11/18/yun-2010-sales-to-rise-15-percent.aspx2009-11-18T12:36:00-06:00KRAIN - Commercial and Residential Real Estatehttp://www.krain-chicago.com/blogs/krain_-_commercial_and_residential_real_estate/archive/2009/11/18/yun-2010-sales-to-rise-15-percent.aspxLINCOLN PARK You know, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Why not enjoy it with the best accoutrement, bacon. Tomorrow morning, bright and early, a new "breakfast/lunch/brunch temple" opens at 3210 N. Lincoln Ave. The name ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/18/chicago-neighborhood-news-lincoln-park-lakeview-old-town-west-loop-naperville.aspx2009-11-18T12:08:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/18/chicago-neighborhood-news-lincoln-park-lakeview-old-town-west-loop-naperville.aspxChicago Neighborhood News!Empty the gas tank Unused gas left in a mower over the winter can get stale, gumming up the carburetor and inviting rust. First, add fuel stabilizer to the tank, then run the mower to distribute it through the system. Turn the mower off and allow the engine ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/17/kathy-s-home-garden-tips-putting-the-lawn-mower-away-for-the-winter.aspx2009-11-17T08:21:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/17/kathy-s-home-garden-tips-putting-the-lawn-mower-away-for-the-winter.aspxKathy's "Home & Garden" Tips!Consumers have gotten so used to internet activities that the introduction of mobile computing has raised eyebrows not by many but by some who are still up to now skeptic over the true advantages of wireless internet access. While there would always be ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/16/mobile-computing-debunking-the-myths-of-mobile-devices.aspx2009-11-16T12:13:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/16/mobile-computing-debunking-the-myths-of-mobile-devices.aspxTech Tips!REMOVAL OF SNOW - OR THE LACK THEREOF - CAN COST AN ELECTION! Chicago - my home town! A strange and wondrous place! That's especially true each winter, where seemingly-never-ending snows could lead to traffic turmoil, ungodly travel times, or perhaps ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/15/in-chicago-effective-snow-removal-key-to-keeping-power-and-big-politicians-know-it.aspx2009-11-15T23:23:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/15/in-chicago-effective-snow-removal-key-to-keeping-power-and-big-politicians-know-it.aspxChicago Neighborhood News!We're not quite in full swing yet for the Holidays around here in Chicago. How lucky are we to have another quiet, restful weekend before we're back to non-stop activities? Not to fret though. If you feel the need to get out and about, here's ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/13/this-weekend-in-chicago-not-quite-in-full-swing-yet.aspx2009-11-13T15:24:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/13/this-weekend-in-chicago-not-quite-in-full-swing-yet.aspxThis Weekend in Chicago!THE CHICAGO IL REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! Aaahh . . . those wistful summer days hangin' out with my Human Dad, Team Leader, Dean. Those days are now gone for a while - it's about ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/12/lil-buddy-s-blog-famed-chicago-tv-news-anchors-reuniting-well-for-one-newscast-anyway.aspx2009-11-12T22:32:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/12/lil-buddy-s-blog-famed-chicago-tv-news-anchors-reuniting-well-for-one-newscast-anyway.aspxLil' Buddy's BlogILLINOIS RANKS 6TH IN THE NATION IN HOME FORECLOSURES/TOTAL HOUSING UNITS - REALTYTRAC.COM Nationwide, New Foreclosures on Residential Property fell for the third consecutive month in October. But, in Illinois, especially in Cook County - the county in ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/12/il-chicago-foreclosure-continue-upward-trend-we-re-not-out-of-the-woods-yet.aspx2009-11-12T21:03:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/12/il-chicago-foreclosure-continue-upward-trend-we-re-not-out-of-the-woods-yet.aspxChicago Real Estate News Alert!SOME POLICE CITE ITEMS WHICH COULD "MATERIALLY OBSTRUCT" VIEW FROM WINDSHIELD! Is this a case of diligent police officers doing their job? Or, are the cops just getting carried away - and IL Municipalities just seeking more revenue? Or . . . ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/11/drive-around-chicago-that-air-freshener-gps-system-even-that-handicapped-tag-could-get-you-a-ticket.aspx2009-11-11T08:15:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/11/drive-around-chicago-that-air-freshener-gps-system-even-that-handicapped-tag-could-get-you-a-ticket.aspxChicago Neighborhood News!Good Evening! Is "The Great Recession" in Housing Over? In many cities, including parts of Chicago , certain types of properties are showing a bit of a sales resurgence (although, in many parts of Chicago and the Chicago Suburbs, Condo Sales ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/11/chicago-il-real-estate-stats-pack-november-9-2009.aspx2009-11-11T07:54:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/11/chicago-il-real-estate-stats-pack-november-9-2009.aspxChicago IL Real Estate Stats Pack!We at Dean's Team would like to send a thank you and special salute to all the troops who consistently fight for our freedoms as Americans. Happy Veteran's Day. NORWOOD PARK Mark your calendars now for a special presentation by area historian Anne ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/11/chicago-neighborhood-news-norwood-park-lakeview-west-loop-gold-coast-naperville.aspx2009-11-11T07:41:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/11/chicago-neighborhood-news-norwood-park-lakeview-west-loop-gold-coast-naperville.aspxChicago Neighborhood News!You can fix cracks and holes using vinyl concrete patching material. This is by no means a permanent solution, but will get you through the winter. Quickrete makes a good product called professional grade vinyl concrete patch. It comes in 10lb yellow buckets ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/10/kathy-s-home-garden-tips-patching-sidewalks-and-other-concrete-areas.aspx2009-11-10T08:12:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/10/kathy-s-home-garden-tips-patching-sidewalks-and-other-concrete-areas.aspxKathy's "Home & Garden" Tips!On November 5, 2009, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (the “’09 Act”) which the Senate had approved the day before. President Obama signed it into law on Friday, ...http://www.krain-chicago.com/blogs/krain_-_commercial_and_residential_real_estate/archive/2009/11/9/homebuyer-credit-extended-and-liberalized.aspx2009-11-09T14:47:00-06:00KRAIN - Commercial and Residential Real Estatehttp://www.krain-chicago.com/blogs/krain_-_commercial_and_residential_real_estate/archive/2009/11/9/homebuyer-credit-extended-and-liberalized.aspxThe question: Is Robert Murdoch bluffing? The short answer: We're not sure, yet. In an interview with Sky News Australia last week, Murdoch accused Google, Microsoft and other search engines of "stealing" his company's content. In the ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/9/technology-tips-google-and-wall-street-journal-news-corp-fighting.aspx2009-11-09T11:57:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/9/technology-tips-google-and-wall-street-journal-news-corp-fighting.aspxTech Tips!FORECLOSURES, UNEMPLOYMENT RISE, BUT, SLOWLY, SO ARE HOME SALES AND MEDIAN SELLING PRICES! Have you survived The Great Recession? Do you still have a job? A home? A little money for the family? Survival itself is not an insignificant feat! Last month, ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/9/are-housing-market-troubles-coming-to-an-end-some-trends-positive-but-chicago-market-still-seems-sluggish.aspx2009-11-09T00:27:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/9/are-housing-market-troubles-coming-to-an-end-some-trends-positive-but-chicago-market-still-seems-sluggish.aspxChicago Real Estate News Alert!DISTRESSED OWNERS NOT QUALIFYING FOR LOAN MODIFICATION COULD LEASE FOR ONE YEAR UNDER DEED FOR LEASE PROGRAM! Inundated by thousands of homeowners on the brink of losing their homes to foreclosure, giant U.S. Mortgage Investor and Guarantor Fannie Mae ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/8/life-rope-from-fannie-mae-some-borrowers-facing-foreclosure-may-get-option-to-rent.aspx2009-11-08T22:36:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/8/life-rope-from-fannie-mae-some-borrowers-facing-foreclosure-may-get-option-to-rent.aspxChicago Real Estate News Alert!Good Evening! Aside from the sluggish Real Estate Market here in Chicago , there are signs that some sectors of the U.S. Economy are beginning to rebound. However, unemployment is still very high, despite inflation being low. Thankfully for homebuyers, ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/6/chicago-il-real-estate-stats-pack-november-7-2009.aspx2009-11-06T19:24:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/6/chicago-il-real-estate-stats-pack-november-7-2009.aspxChicago IL Real Estate Stats Pack!DESPITE SIGNS OF IMPROVING ECONOMY, FED TO KEEP RATES "EXCEPTIONALLY LOW"! The U.S. Economy is improving, despite a 26-year high in the U.S Unemployment Rate. Interest Rates are low - less than 5% for some borrowers. President Obama today extended ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/6/mortgage-interest-rates-to-rise-fed-says-no-for-the-time-being.aspx2009-11-06T18:33:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/6/mortgage-interest-rates-to-rise-fed-says-no-for-the-time-being.aspxChicago Real Estate News Alert!THE CHICAGO IL REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! I am so sorry I am tardy with my weekly post, you dogs! Over the last several days, I have been a bit under the weather. My Human Mom, Dean's ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/6/lil-buddy-s-blog-in-chicago-phone-chaos-11-digit-dialing-starts-tomorrow.aspx2009-11-06T17:40:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/6/lil-buddy-s-blog-in-chicago-phone-chaos-11-digit-dialing-starts-tomorrow.aspxLil' Buddy's BlogNEW PROGRAM EXPANDS CREDIT TO SOME EXISTING HOMEOWNERS AS WELL! Earlier today, the drama on whether the Federal First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit would be extended into 2010 came to an end. As reported on CNN Money.com, by reporter Tami Lubby, President ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/6/done-deal-president-obama-signs-extension-of-first-time-homebuyer-credit.aspx2009-11-06T16:47:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/6/done-deal-president-obama-signs-extension-of-first-time-homebuyer-credit.aspxChicago Real Estate News Alert!With Halloween and Daylight Savings Time behind us now, it's time to begin the transition towards the Holidays. With that being said, this weekend can be considered a "bye" weekend before Chicago's Holiday main events take front and center. ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/6/this-weekend-in-chicago-it-s-a-bye-weekend-in-chicago.aspx2009-11-06T14:16:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/6/this-weekend-in-chicago-it-s-a-bye-weekend-in-chicago.aspxThis Weekend in Chicago!PORTAGE PARK Make sure you mark your calendars now because coming to Portage Park in 10 days is the Horror Society Film Festival. I have to say better late than never. The Portage Theater will be showcasing classics like 'The Return of the Living Dead,' ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/4/chicago-neighborhood-news-portage-park-lincoln-park-loop-gold-coast-evanston.aspx2009-11-04T07:55:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/4/chicago-neighborhood-news-portage-park-lincoln-park-loop-gold-coast-evanston.aspxChicago Neighborhood News!Fall is here with winter to follow quickly behind. Here are a few reminders of things to be done before the snow falls. Go through your closets . Put away summer clothes. Check them first, are they clean? Do they still fit? This is a good time to pare ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/3/kathy-s-home-garden-tips-the-season-is-changing.aspx2009-11-03T01:12:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/3/kathy-s-home-garden-tips-the-season-is-changing.aspxKathy's "Home & Garden" Tips!In the interest of full disclosure, I have not yet moved over to Windows 7 . I've used both Mac and Windows, finding both have different pros and cons. Windows 7 was released to the public on October 22nd. The commercials are telling it like it is. ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/2/technology-tips-windows-7-is-it-lucky.aspx2009-11-02T10:26:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/11/2/technology-tips-windows-7-is-it-lucky.aspxTech Tips!Don't have a Halloween costume yet? Well, what are you waiting for, it's HERE! This weekend's line-up of Halloween events is sure to bring out the "uniqueness" in all of us. With well over 100 parties taking place, here's a quick ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/30/this-weekend-in-chicago-hauntingly-frightful-yet-spooktacular.aspx2009-10-30T14:29:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/30/this-weekend-in-chicago-hauntingly-frightful-yet-spooktacular.aspxThis Weekend in Chicago!THE CHICAGO IL REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! Hey, you fine dogs! Just me, Gracie Ella Moss - Lil' Buddy's younger sister. I'm filling in for Buddy tonight, as he won't be home ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/29/lil-buddy-s-blog-sad-day-for-we-fashionistas-and-many-chicago-high-end-boutiques-shut-doors-as-business-lags.aspx2009-10-29T22:09:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/29/lil-buddy-s-blog-sad-day-for-we-fashionistas-and-many-chicago-high-end-boutiques-shut-doors-as-business-lags.aspxLil' Buddy's BlogPEOPLE LEAVING COOK COUNTY IL DOWN 17% FROM 2006, WHILE THE NUMBER OF THOSE MOVING HERE HAVE INCREASED! Back in the old days - the Ronald Reagan Days of deteriorating northern Rust Belt Cities , and unyielding urban sprawl - all it took was a bit of Hard ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/29/great-recession-slows-pace-of-chicago-exodus-to-exurbs-warmer-locales.aspx2009-10-29T21:39:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/29/great-recession-slows-pace-of-chicago-exodus-to-exurbs-warmer-locales.aspxChicago Neighborhood News!PLAN WOULD EXTEND POPULAR CREDIT UNTIL AT LEAST APRIL 30TH, INCLUDE SOME EXISTING HOMEOWNERS! For the last few weeks, First Time Homebuyers and Real Estate Practitioners have been holding their breath. Crossing their fingers. Will the $8,000 Federal Income ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/29/first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-proposal-calls-for-extension-expansion.aspx2009-10-29T05:22:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/29/first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-proposal-calls-for-extension-expansion.aspxChicago Real Estate News Alert!LAKEVIEW Plan ahead this time because it's sure to sell out. Dos Equis is hosting " The Most Interesting Show in the World ," on November 6 at the Park West. Earlier this year, they hosted a party at the Museum of Science and Industry. Now ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/28/chicago-neighborhood-news-lakeview-lincoln-park-south-loop-lincoln-square-naperville.aspx2009-10-28T15:02:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/28/chicago-neighborhood-news-lakeview-lincoln-park-south-loop-lincoln-square-naperville.aspxChicago Neighborhood NewsROLLBACK OF COUNTY ASSESSMENT CAP BLAMED - COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR JAMES HOULIHAN! Do you live in the City of Chicago? Suburban Cook County IL? Brace yourselves, homeowners - REAL ESTATE TAXES ARE GOING UP , for the Second Installment, 2008 of the Cook County ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/28/chicago-cook-county-il-suburbs-in-line-for-double-digit-property-tax-increase.aspx2009-10-28T14:31:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/28/chicago-cook-county-il-suburbs-in-line-for-double-digit-property-tax-increase.aspxChicago Real Estate News Alert!As you get ready for Halloween and all the fun you'll have, don't forget that safety is an important part to enjoying this festive holiday. Below are some tips to help keep you and yours safe. Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/27/kathy-s-home-garden-tips-halloween-safety-tips.aspx2009-10-27T00:18:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/27/kathy-s-home-garden-tips-halloween-safety-tips.aspxKathy's "Home & Garden" Tips!HOME OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR TO MLS ON TUESDAY FOR $1.85 MILLION! In the Kenwood Neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago , the Obama Family House sits on a large, wooded lot. Is extensively renovated. Over 100 years old. But ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/26/trophy-address-5040-s-greenwood-chicago-for-sale-and-the-president-lives-next-door.aspx2009-10-26T19:52:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/26/trophy-address-5040-s-greenwood-chicago-for-sale-and-the-president-lives-next-door.aspxChicago Neighborhood News!Now why oh why would we be talking technology with a topic like home staging? There are people out there today who have a home they are trying to sell, but they need their property staged. Statistically, staging a home before your images are taken for ...http://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/26/technology-tips-home-staging.aspx2009-10-26T14:47:00-06:00Dean's Teamhttp://www.dean-team.com/blogs/deans_team/archive/2009/10/26/technology-tips-home-staging.aspxTech Tips!