We've assembled some links with helpful homeowner tips and information to assist you in the residential real estate buying and selling process.
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| All About Architecture, clearing house for finding info about styles, architects, etc. |
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American Bungalow Good site for information all about Bungalow
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| ArchitectureForSale.com The most architecturally significant properties in the world |
| Chicago Landmarks |
| Historic Building Rescue Organization Buy rescued buildings and have them delivered to your site. |
| HistoricProperties.com Source for buying and selling historic properties |
| National Register of Historic Properties |
| Old House Journal, this is the original old house restoration magazine |
| Period Homes Magazine, a trade journal that lists many resources for specific products. |
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Sears Kit Homes Has lots of information about the popular Sears homes from 1908-1940
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Building Energy Efficiency government website |
| Energy Information Administration Interesting site full of energy usage statistics |
| Energy Star Home Improvement Toolbox Helpful tips for your home |
| The Illinois Organization on Energy Wise Homes |
| The Home Energy Saver Zip code specific energy saving upgrades |
| Sustainable Building Sourcebook |
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Aluminum Wiring in Residential Homes |
| Asbestos EPA's Asbestos and Vermiculite Home Page |
| Dryvit Building Defects Learn about problems with Dryvit |
| Dryvit Legal Information Legal information about Dryvit claims |
| EIFS Inspection Services Inspection services for EIFS and wood destroying insects in the State of Illinois |
| EPA Citizens Guide to Ground Water Protection |
| EPA Mold Website Information about mold in buildings |
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Inspecting Foundations for Structural Defects
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| Lead Based Paint |
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Mold Problems in Buildings from a private company's mold site
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| Plumbing, Wells and Septic Systems Information |
| Radon |
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Garden.com |
| The Old Farmers Almanac |
| Wildflowers |
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Energy Saving Products |
| Radiant Floor Heat |
| Spacepak | Unico Great for retrofitting older homes with central air |
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Geneva Historic Preservation Commision |
| Historic Preservation in Geneva |
| Illinois Historic Preservation |
| Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois |
| National Register of Historic Properties |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation |
| Preservation Directory, a general resource for preservation |
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Affordable Antique Bath |
| Aga Ranges |
| Fireslate, very reasonably priced solid surface counters that look like slate |
| Kitchens.com All about kitchens and kitchen design |
| Kohler kitchen and bath fixtures and faucets |
| Plumbing Products, big list of all kinds of plumbing products, best used when you know what you want. |
| This Old House Kitchen |
| Vermont Soapstone Sinks, Counter Top, Fireplaces |
| Vintage Tub and Bath Company |
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Howard's Antique Lighting Company |
| Luminaria Lighting Company |
| Rejuvenation Lighting Company |
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Mortgage Market for rates and other information
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4moving.com has lots of information - not quite as slick as the ones below - but has some things you might have forgotten about |
| Homestore has lots of information to help you plan your move |
| USPS Complete Moving Guide, good overview and tips on everything for a move |
| Virtual Relocation is a very thorough moving information site |
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All About Architecture, clearing house for finding info about styles |
| Building and Home Improvements Network a search engine for building and related trade info |
| Building Online, the building industry's search engine to find resources |
| Environmental Building News |
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Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies Dedicated to information and research of housing in the United States
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| Home Energy Magazine, good site with resources about energy use in your home |
| Hometime, from the popular show, lot's of how-to's geared toward newer homes or renovations |
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Housing Affordability Index National Association of Realtors National Housing Affordability Index
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| Mid-Valley Neighborhood Improvement Association helps Tri-City residents obtain low-cost funding to rehabilitate, remodel, improve, and upgrade residential housing. |
| National Association of Homebuilders, the trade association website |
| ReUseIt Center non-profit organization that sells surplus or gently-used donated building materials |
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Abatron Manufacturer of epoxy repair material, useful for the repair of rotten wood |
| Antique Hardware & Home Store, catalog of hard to find hardware, fixtures, etc. |
| Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpapers, the handcrafted historic wallpapers from 19th & 20th century European and American designs |
| Handyman.net, ask a question on how to repair something. |
| NASS Fresco Finishes, Local Plastering and repair company |
| O-Gee Paint, good information on painting techniques and types. |
| Old House Journal, this is the original old house restoration magazine |
| The Old House Web, lots of restoration resources, great bulletin boards for how-to's |
| Period Homes Magazine, a trade journal that lists many resources for specific products. |
| Preservation Plastering, information on restoration of plaster. |
| This Old House, based on the PBS series, good information, look on Bulletin Boards for how-to's |
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Property Tax Assessment Freeze for residential properties in Illinois |
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Kolbe & Kolbe Windows If you must replace windows in your period home this is the company |
| What should I do with these old windows? Discussion from an energy vs. replacement perspective. |
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